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by tim__k
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Where do people get their elements from?
Replies: 17
Views: 49950

Re: Where do people get their elements from?

That's true, I'm brewing about 40L.
Only nominally 3kW, unless you are getting 240V.
by tim__k
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Where do people get their elements from?
Replies: 17
Views: 49950

Re: Where do people get their elements from?

If you're planning to go for SS pots, I would use these http://www.bes.co.uk BACKERSAFE Immersion Heaters BACKERSAFE immersion heaters listed below are manufactured to BS EN 60335 -2-73: 2002. They come complete with a 15 amp Backermatic safety rod thermostat having a secondary resetable button ther...
by tim__k
Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Tastings / Reviews
Topic: Kingstone's Brewery - Humptey's Fuddle IPA
Replies: 3
Views: 13120

Re: Kingstone's Brewery - Humptey's Fuddle IPA

Watch out for flat bottles too. Shame because the 1503 was quite good.
by tim__k
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cider yeast...
Replies: 7
Views: 17859

Re: Cider yeast...

As Roger says, beer fermentation is pure culture, Cider is over half a dozen different beasts all doing their job. In Perry it's over 30. Different game.
by tim__k
Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Recipes and Ingredients
Topic: Belgian Strong Ale
Replies: 6
Views: 15786

Re: Belgian Strong Ale

Looks in the ball park to me Steve. As Ali says fermentability and attenuation is what you're after. You can push the sugar content up above 10% if you like. The hop choice and level looks good too, keep it under 30IBU at that gravity. Stick with Goldings/Styrians/Saaz for aroma. Haven't tried that ...
by tim__k
Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Collaboration part two?
Replies: 5
Views: 14447

Re: Collaboration part two?

Yes loads of yeast. I've been in the 1.090/1.100 territory with some of my strong belgians.

Brew a 25L normal strength beer as a starter and use a high gravity yeast.

Fun.
by tim__k
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 1
Views: 8589

Caption Competition

A few pics from the Coal Scuttle Porter brewday at Arbor Ales.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/bristolbrewers/

...I think they're wondering where Mike went.
by tim__k
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Amber Malt
Replies: 9
Views: 24677

Re: Amber Malt

Have you still got any Marynka?
by tim__k
Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Amber Malt
Replies: 9
Views: 24677

Re: Amber Malt

I have some if you can wait until BCB.
by tim__k
Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Recipes and Ingredients
Topic: ProjeKt 15 - Brew#1 - Two Tons!
Replies: 20
Views: 49327

Re: ProjeKt 15 - Brew#1 - Two Tons!

SandyM wrote:God I wish you could get a proper pint out here!
I guess you're not in Barcelona, if you are there are a few places that are good.