Quoting: Roadkill
That's hardcore brewing. Not sure If I wanna go that far, yet.
I'm guessing you need slightly more serious equipment for "doing it from scratch" ??
thats almost true ..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
tbh...it needs alot more time...
and has become a hobby involving forums and meeting in pubs...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
its much more than it takes to open a can of goo and adding water to it....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif) although i have still done that with some stout...
the only other things i needed was a pot and a heat source...
it was all set up for around £70
but the difference is noticeable..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif) its like having a pukka pie ...which is alright in a rush or having a homemade steak and ale pie made with fresh ingredients...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
the other advantage [in the long term] is that the cost of an all grain brewing is around £8 for 5 gallons ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
i will add the pics of the process as i go along...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: art b
''Gaggin for it''
is quite strong dark and hoppy beer ,
How were the hangovers this morning (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
Quoting: art b
i was really impressed with deans white wine
Yeah pretty good (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/WP_20131011_001_zps2e6e2ec2.jpg)
Perfect fit (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Was very very tasty I must have a go at doing it properly next year. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps
we also left you some bread,....
on the roof ....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: art b
you can actually do small amounts of all grain beer ie 1 gallon batches which can be easier than my 5-6 gallons...
On my next batch I want to try the Hop tea method you mentioned, just need to find a good how too guide...and some hops.
Quoting: art b
we also left you some bread,....
on the roof ....
As soon as we found out you were our neighbours I said there would be food on the roof before the weekend was out...getting predictable in your old age Mr B (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
As soon as we found out you were our neighbours I said there would be food on the roof before the weekend was out...getting predictable in your old age Mr B
i dont like to disappoint...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
them gulls sounded a bit big..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
On my next batch I want to try the Hop tea method you mentioned, just need to find a good how too guide...and some hops.
i get 100g of hops from ''the malt miller ''
they have lots of em on special offer , (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
they ya steep them in a cafertiere for 30 mins and add it t the brew before bottlin...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: art b
they ya steep them in a cafertiere for 30 mins and add it t the brew before bottlin..
How big a cafetiere? I have a 1 cup and a 3 cup..
Edit: Lot of different hops on that site any particular type you recommend?
Quoting: art b
the hop tea is very hoppy surprisingly...
so its hard to tell ....
Yeah that's why I was thinking of "watering" it down with a beer. I'll give it ago anyway.
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/bump.gif) Dean?
Quoting: Roadkill
I don't own a cafetiere . . .
I'm sure a bowl and a sieve would do.. call yourself an engineer! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
so, although I'm curious, I'm not that curious at the moment.
Furry muff I'll see if the home brew store in Wolverton sells any/still exists (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Furry muff I'll see if the home brew store in Wolverton sells any/still exists
i think you will find the h/b shop in wolverton has long gone ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Already bought some hops from The Malt Miller
nice... they are good quality ..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)