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by PMowdes
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun
Replies: 9
Views: 23136

Re: Mash Tun

At this point I should try and remove my foot from my mouth......
by PMowdes
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun
Replies: 9
Views: 23136

Re: Mash Tun

Mr Lard, the are the very same pots Bob is talking about, except someone has fitted a ball valve and added £100 for the privilege. I have one and it works very well, they are supplied by Schlenger GmbH, Germany and you can find them easily on Ebay.fr (France) if you search "Marmite Thermos"...
by PMowdes
Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Tastings / Reviews
Topic: Westvleteren XII
Replies: 5
Views: 31005

Westvleteren XII

Just got this in the post from my man in Paris....... IMAG1640.JPG ....Apparently the monestry is having a referb and they have sold off a lot of their stock. His local off license sells all sorts of nice belgian beers and mananged to get a load. Supposedly it's not normally available unless you go ...
by PMowdes
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new conical flask
Replies: 6
Views: 16876

Re: new conical flask

What is the internal diameter of the neck? I can pick you up a bung or two and bring them to the next meeting.
by PMowdes
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chilis
Replies: 10
Views: 32970

Re: Chilis

Have a look at this place.... http://www.chileseeds.co.uk/hot_chili_pepper_seed.htm

There are so many different types it's hard to choose. Rich Poole and I have grown the Moruga yellow. Hot as hell with a kinda of citrus pineapple taste.

Get them quick though, it's nearly time to get propagating.
by PMowdes
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introduce yourself...
Replies: 104
Views: 2883698

Re: Introduce yourself...

I'll be along if I can, have a new arrival in the family so pub time its limited. I'vehad a few of Rich's brews, they ain't half bad.
by PMowdes
Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introduce yourself...
Replies: 104
Views: 2883698

Re: Introduce yourself...

Hi,

I'm Phil, I live in Horfield and am about to brew my third full grain batch.

I've always been a fan of a good ale and was persuaded to take up brewing by my collegue, your very own Mr Poole.
by PMowdes
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Beer Stone
Replies: 6
Views: 15103

Re: Beer Stone

Hydorchloric and Nitric mixed makes Aqua Regia (Nitro-hydrochloric acid)....It's pretty nasty stuff and can be used to dissolve gold / platinum. It'd use it with extreme caution or not at all, it's probably a nightmare to dispose of and requires careful neutralisation unless you want it to dissolve ...
by PMowdes
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Best pubs/bars for good beer Bristol and Bath
Replies: 5
Views: 13297

Re: Best pubs/bars for good beer Bristol and Bath

Hillgrove Porters store in Kingsdown is good as is the Inn on the Green in Horfield