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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Easydrinker » Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:30 am

Without being discourteous.
There are many uses for a "Raspy" Whiskey.
Here's hoping it tastes like something better. :)


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Re: What I Did Today

Postby gaza the instructor » Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:58 pm

I am writing this with one hand and slowly, any guesses ?
No wrong ! I have a very big bag of Maltesers to eat with
the other... I have bought them to commemorate bottling 10
gallons of beer in one afternoon. ;D ;D
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Easydrinker » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:09 pm

gaza the instructor wrote:I am writing this with one hand and slowly, any guesses ?
No wrong ! I have a very big bag of Maltesers to eat with
the other... I have bought them to commemorate bottling 10
gallons of beer in one afternoon. ;D ;D


Just don't go down with type 2 diabetes before enjoying the fruits of your labours. ;)

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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Mash » Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:07 am

gaza the instructor wrote:I am writing this with one hand and slowly, any guesses ?
No wrong ! I have a very big bag of Maltesers to eat with
the other... I have bought them to commemorate bottling 10
gallons of beer in one afternoon. ;D ;D


It will take all afternoon if you only use one hand. Next time, use both hands lol.
Did my crimbo beer Sunday. 5 gal in 40 mins. ;D
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Robbo12 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:19 am

Morning all that's something I've never made is beer i do like larger thou is it easy to make? And if so what's your favourite ones cheers
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Easydrinker » Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:07 am

Beer is pretty easy to make, You can always try a kit and see how it goes.
If you think you may drink, and therefore want to make a lot, consider a brewing machine.
Me? I am a pretty lazy bugger.
I like beer and tend to buy all that I drink.
Sterilising bottles and keeping barrels alive just seems like too much work.
I also have a reputation to keep up with the recycling guys from the local council.
Collection due in the morning, as it happens.
We are now on once monthly glass collection.
The lady of the house staggered down the drive with several boxes of empties without complaint.
Bless.

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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Robbo12 » Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:18 am

Hahaha that made me laugh i don't drink that much as and when bet I'd though I'd give it a go.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby gaza the instructor » Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:38 pm

Try one of the kits from his range Robbo
This is my fav https://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/president ... ry-series/
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Toper » Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:19 am

I am no longer a beer drinker. The quantity of liquid involved during a drinking session, is beyond my stomach's capacity

However, for first steps I totally agree with Gaza, there are some quite unusually good kits.

The point where one decides to go for grain brewing will vary. Though there will prove much to be gained, almost beyond comprehension.

If you are a beer drinker, do indeed try the existing kits as a starting point. Your very first brew will prove far better from the local pubs dribbles.

To be honest here, I fount that, after a barrel dropped clear, it was some weeks before, taste wise, it was at it's best.

Go for it!
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby gaza the instructor » Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:33 am

Yes Toper kits have come a long way since the
days of Tom Caxton. I have been doing kits
for years and it is because of the results I
get that I have not defected to all grain.
They are also still very good value at about
40p per pint.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Mash » Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:39 am

I think kits have improved massively.
To such a point that they come up better than a lot of commercial beers. Some of the beers in pubs are shocking.

Brewing from all grain does make a significant difference again. But the best of us can make an arse of it. :D

It's not price but taste for me. AG typically comes in at about 20p but if you start doing brewdog recipes it goes off the planet.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby gaza the instructor » Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:46 am

Ohhh Brewdog ummm thats why I want to go all grain.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Robbo12 » Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:26 pm

Will give it a try many thanks.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby gaza the instructor » Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:07 pm

Its good stuff mate 3kg kits so 5% or so.
There is a wide choice, I very much like
the citra hop taste, dry hop gives lovely
flavour.
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Re: What I Did Today

Postby Mash » Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:10 am

Get a kettle and try some.

Just don't get a new BM.

Have you seen the Camurri cb50 ?
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