Dovydaitis
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Think I will stick to full brew when it comes to cider
Home Brew Questions
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mr steev
magic thought wizard
I'm going to get brewing this afternoon.
The kit/yeast I have is recommended to work at 21-27 degrees which my flat never gets to, so a mate has lent me a heating mat. Has anyone any advice on using one?
I've read that some people stand the bucket on a wire tray to raise it slightly off the mat. Is that necessary?
How often/how long is it likely to be needed to be on? Will I need to get a timer plug? Or will a few hours in the day and wrapping the bucket up do?
I've got a thermometer so I can check it, but is it wise taking the lid off several times? (obviously I'd sterilise it)
Thanks
The kit/yeast I have is recommended to work at 21-27 degrees which my flat never gets to, so a mate has lent me a heating mat. Has anyone any advice on using one?
I've read that some people stand the bucket on a wire tray to raise it slightly off the mat. Is that necessary?
How often/how long is it likely to be needed to be on? Will I need to get a timer plug? Or will a few hours in the day and wrapping the bucket up do?
I've got a thermometer so I can check it, but is it wise taking the lid off several times? (obviously I'd sterilise it)
Thanks
I'm going to get brewing this afternoon.
The kit/yeast I have is recommended to work at 21-27 degrees which my flat never gets to, so a mate has lent me a heating mat. Has anyone any advice on using one?
I've read that some people stand the bucket on a wire tray to raise it slightly off the mat. Is that necessary?
How often/how long is it likely to be needed to be on? Will I need to get a timer plug? Or will a few hours in the day and wrapping the bucket up do?
I've got a thermometer so I can check it, but is it wise taking the lid off several times? (obviously I'd sterilise it)
Thanks
I've never used any sort of heating mat or owt - As long as it's over 18 degrees it'll work I reckon. But I've only been brewing since last year though.
mr steev
magic thought wizard
It's a Coopers kit. I very much doubt the room in my flat where it will be gets to 18 even in the day. It's mostly warmer outside tbh, and at night it can be quite chilly.
I did a stout not so long ago, but that was in the winter so the heating was on. That turned out fine, but the yeast for that said 16-18, this one is quite a bit warmer it seems.
I did a stout not so long ago, but that was in the winter so the heating was on. That turned out fine, but the yeast for that said 16-18, this one is quite a bit warmer it seems.
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
My first proper batch of crafted beers were sampled last weekend ahead of our holiday next month and they went down a storm!
friedaweed
Me and me girl named Jane
This looks interesting
It's getting done as part of Finn Larden's school project for which he has chosen beer making as his subject. Thatsa ma boy I've currently got the Framboos in the FV. It smells like canyfloss
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
I want to make the framboos too but have just packed my stuff away till after my hols next month 
badseed
Mighty but thin.
I've currently got the Framboos in the FV. It smells like canyfloss
Is that a lambic? What yeast did you use?
I like lambic beers but I am too scared to have any of that shit in my house
friedaweed
Me and me girl named Jane
It's a kit from BrewfermIs that a lambic? What yeast did you use?
I like lambic beers but I am too scared to have any of that shit in my house
It's bubbling away like a mad man and the whole kitchen stinks of raspberries
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
they do a cherry one too but it's not cheap. Still, would be a nice tipple in these lovely sunny days
eta: got it! but it's £25
eta: got it! but it's £25
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
curses!
Ground Elder
Well-Known Member
Wherry and Nog out of stock
Ground Elder
Well-Known Member
I've sent my brother to find out 
Have you tried the Brewmaker Old English before Addy? Got one on the go at the moment.
Have you tried the Brewmaker Old English before Addy? Got one on the go at the moment.
friedaweed
Me and me girl named Jane
Top heads up mate. Just filled the cupboards
That should do me for a years supply of booze for £100
mr steev
magic thought wizard
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
Might have to pop to my local Wilkos....
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Started bottling 800+ pints of cider last night. It is a seriously lovely brew 
Here's the label:
Here's the label:
badseed
Mighty but thin.
they do a cherry one too but it's not cheap. Still, would be a nice tipple in these lovely sunny days
eta: got it! but it's £25
Needs this - http://www.wyeastlab.com/rw_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=129
Although, you would need to boil all your equipment in bleach, burn your house down then salt the earth around the smouldering crater after you were finished. Otherwise all your future beers will be sour.
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
at £25 a pop I'm not rushing out to buy it
friedaweed
Me and me girl named Jane
Just been into mine. Shelves were full
Collect my order as well tomorrow. That's the brewery stocked for at least a year
Collect my order as well tomorrow. That's the brewery stocked for at least a year
friedaweed
Me and me girl named Jane
Wherry for £9 a pop 
