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Out of curiosity I have attempted malting some barley. I did a moisture test (100c for 3 hours to dry out a sample, weighing before and after) I steeped and air rested to get a 42% moisture content. However I only germinated for 2 days. Some of the grains had the acrospire busting out and a...

I've read a few of the opinions about using a blender. Rather than raising the old arguments I was looking for trained eyes to have a look at some quick attempts. Mind you this grain is raw so will most likely perform differently once malted. The first photo is after 4 pulses and 5 seconds on...

I've been going blind researching the jump into doing my first all grain via BiaB. I'm posting my intention to commit myself to stop reading and go and buy the gear. The plan: New Equipment: 1 Big W 19 litre pot some measure of Spotlight 100% polyester, tightish weave (30 to 40 strands per...

I've just done an extract with hop addition for the first time. Its been in primary for 5 days and I was planning on leaving it for 2 to 3 weeks total as per John Palmer "How to Brew." I also wanted to try clearing this beer and bulk priming all in the primary. I've had a hunt around but...

Howdy all, I was a member here a few years back when I tried brewing for the second time (the first was when I was 14 and I was brewing my step fathers kit). Didn't do much with that membership and hoping to do more this time. I dusted off the home brew kits and put down a few brews ready for...