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  1. jackdaw

    Saltbush Gose

    Keen to make a gose with saltbush. Anyone done it? How much should I use in a 20L batch? Are all saltbush NaCl equal? Should I put it in a hop spider pre or post souring? or with fruit in secondary? Any advice appreciated.
  2. jackdaw

    50L Guten/15A/extension cable

    Thinking of getting a 50L Guten which are 3000W and require 15A circuit. In the house, I have a 15A plug that was used for an aircon unit. Is it it safe to run a 10m (15A) extension cable from the 15A plug to the garage when I use the Guten? Dont really want to get a sparky in to put a 15A...
  3. jackdaw

    Chocolate Milk Stout

    Brewed today (20L) with 400g of lactose and 75g cacao powder @ 15 mins. Now in fermenter with Wyeast 1318. Going to add some Top Shelf chocolate cream and Top Shelf hazelnut at kegging time. Never played with this stuff before - how much should I add? After a good choco hit with a hint of...
  4. jackdaw

    Where to get a high pressure regulator (LPG)

    Where can I buy a high pressure regulator for my Italian spiral burner? Kegking/cheekypeak etc seem to only sell with burner attached. Prefer POL fitting but QCC would be ok too. Cheers!
  5. jackdaw

    Fresh/Wet Hops - how to keep?

    Mine are near ready for picking. How long can I keep them for without drying/dehydrating? Whats the best method to do so? I expect to start picking next week and the later cones 5 or so days later. Too, in what proportion should I use them? I've heard anything from 3x to 8x the weight you...
  6. jackdaw

    Batch sparge or 2 separate mashes

    Doing a big brew - 8kg of grain for 21L in fermenter My mash tun (rubbermaid) is 20L Should I batch sparge 4 or 5 times or do 2 mashes and sparge each a couple of times (having first on the heat whilst 2nd is in the MT) ? My main concern is not getting enough water in for the initial mash.
  7. jackdaw

    AIPA recipe critique

    Gunna whip this up Sunday - after a bit of advice as to whether it will be too bitter. For 15L cube 5kg American Ale malt 0.9kg Munich 0.18kg Carapils 0.25kg Wheat 0.1kg Acidulated malt 7g galaxy @90 7g citra @90 7g Magnum @60 14g galaxy@25 14g citra @25 14g galaxy @20 14g citra @20 21g galaxy...
  8. jackdaw

    15kg CO2 bottle

    Mate gave up brewing years ago and I've just acquired a full 15kg bottle from him. He bought from a guy who ran a postmix gas busines "Postmix Pete" - the sticker is still on the bottle. Google shows nothing for "Postmix Pete" or his phone numbers. The only other markings on the bottle are Tare...
  9. jackdaw

    CO2 longevity and bottle retesting

    Mate has given me a full unused 6kg bottle that he hasnt used for near 10 years - bottle last tested 12 yrs ago. #1 Should the CO2 still be safe to use? #2 Whats a valve/pressure test for another 10 years use worth? Cheers, Reg
  10. jackdaw

    Controlling evaporation on urn

    I've modded my 40+ litre urn as it was cutting out at just over 100C when on flat out and taking ages for the thermostat to kick back in. Now I manually turn it off for mashing (biab) at 66-68C and have it flat out rolling boil after removing the bag. Problem is, with a 90min boil I'm losing...
  11. jackdaw

    Anything wrong with this recipe?

    After 1/2 a dozen successful "stuck to a recipe" BIAB attempts, thought I'd put something together with what I have in the garage. Wondering if anything is seriously wrong with the recipe. :huh: 40L urn, 37l water, 75 min mash at 66C, 90 min boil to reduce to 21L ish. "No chill" method. 4.4kg...
  12. jackdaw

    FG BIAB problem

    Done 5 BIAB now and all seem to finish at around 1.020. Ive been doing Dr Spurtos, a LC Golden Ale Clone and the rest basic IPA's - Maris Otter, bit of Caramunich, Vienna and 2 hops. Mash temp 67C for 75 min Boiling 37L for 90 mins and ending up with 18-20L Getting a good OR at 1.050-1.058 in...
  13. jackdaw

    Chinese urn boil cutout fix?

    Hoping to find a fix to my Chinese urn cutting out at 100C + during my 90 min boil for BIAB. Doesnt always happen, but when it does, temp need to drop to about 93C before it fires again :( I've tried floating a tin pie plate - no good Opening up the garage to let air over the boil - mixed...
  14. jackdaw

    First BIAB yesterday

    After about 6 mths of researching I bit the bullet yesterday. Hope someone can verify if my procedure and outcome are ok. 48L electric urn 30L water @ 71C 2.50 kg Pale Malt, Maris Otter 0.80 kg Munich Malt 0.80 kg Wheat Malt, 0.25 kg Caramunich Malt 15.00 gm Amarillo (60 min) 20.00 gm...
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