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by Glo-ro_Bob
Wed May 15, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Oak Barrels from BBF
Replies: 0
Views: 6921

Oak Barrels from BBF

Just in case anyone's planning a big brew (or patio planting!) and wants oak barrels, this just turned up on BBF's facebook: "We have a number of oak casks for sale. We have used them for many of the 12 Stouts and beer ageing ranges we have recently released but they have served their purpose &...
by Glo-ro_Bob
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Should we bottle?
Replies: 8
Views: 17084

Re: Should we bottle?

Can you rack it to plastic bins or barrels, put it somewhere warm, and see what it does before bottling?

Presumably you're not going to bottle straight from the barrel, but racking it to something else first. Can you leave it in that for a while to see if it ferments further?

How's it tasting?
by Glo-ro_Bob
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brewuk/St Austell competition.
Replies: 0
Views: 7264

Brewuk/St Austell competition.

Just saw this and thought I'd share, in case anyone's interested.

Brewuk is running a competition with St Austell brewery for who can brew the best clone of Tribute:

https://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/tribute- ... re=default
by Glo-ro_Bob
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Bristol Brewing Circle
Topic: March Meeting - Thurs 21st March
Replies: 2
Views: 9701

Re: March Meeting - Thurs 21st March

Sounds intriguing.

Not sure what I'm bringing yet, but probably something hoppy...
by Glo-ro_Bob
Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Splitting the brewday
Replies: 2
Views: 8857

Re: Splitting the brewday

I'm going to give this a whirl tonight, it sounds like a great idea for weekends when you want to get a brew in, but the rugby starts at 2:30! As a relative newcomer to this, it also allows for a break midway to take stock and think about what's next. I'm brewing my first saison this weekend, roll o...
by Glo-ro_Bob
Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun
Replies: 9
Views: 23132

Re: Mash Tun

When I was deciding on my mash tun I looked into doing an ice box conversion, but in the end I went for a stainless thermopot from france (or was it germany?), I have a link at home. I went for a 38L size, but they go up to 80L IIRC. I don't know how the prices compare for bigger sizes, but mine wor...
by Glo-ro_Bob
Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bob
Replies: 5
Views: 14357

Re: Bob

Hi! 'Tis I!
Sorry, just got to a computer, replied to your message now.
by Glo-ro_Bob
Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mitch Steele - IPA
Replies: 9
Views: 21134

Re: Mitch Steele - IPA

If you liked the book, there's an interview with Mitch Steele about the book on basic brewing radio: http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=basic-brewing-radio-2012 He gives a quick overview of the history of IPA and goes on to talk about hopping beer and a bit of discussion about Stone beers an...
by Glo-ro_Bob
Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Fermentation maintenance
Replies: 6
Views: 14058

Re: Fermentation maintenance

Well, I decided to get a tube on it and see how it holds up. The tube seems a bit thin to release enough pressure if an air lock wasn't enough, but we shall see.
Here's a before and after:

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by Glo-ro_Bob
Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Fermentation maintenance
Replies: 6
Views: 14058

Re: Fermentation maintenance

Excellent, thanks for that I didn't get a chance to search for anything this morning. Sounds like a blowoff tube might be the answer, though I'll have to wait till I get home to see the pictures - damn internet filter at work!