Pezzza Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, UncleStavvy said: Oops.... Didn't read the recipe properly now did I. Tipped in the whole can of TCDME into this dark ale instead of 750g. I guess the final product will be higher ABV and darker. Any thoughts on what FG to look for starting SG was 1.042 Dunno Stavvy Cobber but reckon it will be a lovely brew anyway! ; ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'll be doing a side by side comparison with these two. Just a couple of Dark Ale tins. The top one mixed with liquid dark malt, the bottom one with liquid light malt. Fermenting at 19C. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, MUZZY said: I'll be doing a side by side comparison with these two. Just a couple of Dark Ale tins. The top one mixed with liquid dark malt, the bottom one with liquid light malt. Fermenting at 19C. Nice Muzz... will be interesting to see what you come back with mate! That is the deffo the best way to determine the difference in the variable being changed... here the liquid malt hey... I did one AG Wort brew split with Ale Yeast (US05) vs Wheatie yeast (Dampfbier) and the difference was just staggering... which the old hands would realise but was a good learning for me. Cheers Muzz. BB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Bearded Burbler said: Nice Muzz... will be interesting to see what you come back with mate! That is the deffo the best way to determine the difference in the variable being changed... here the liquid malt hey... I did one AG Wort brew split with Ale Yeast (US05) vs Wheatie yeast (Dampfbier) and the difference was just staggering... which the old hands would realise but was a good learning for me. Cheers Muzz. BB Hi Burbs. I only recently started using the liquid malt but I love it for a couple of reasons: It mixes easier than dry malt. It's actually a fairly economical way to buy malt, compared to the boxes of dry. Edited April 16, 2020 by MUZZY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleStavvy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Bearded Burbler said: Dunno Stavvy Cobber but reckon it will be a lovely brew anyway! ; ) Latest sample tastes good to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, MUZZY said: I'll be doing a side by side comparison with these two. Just a couple of Dark Ale tins. The top one mixed with liquid dark malt, the bottom one with liquid light malt. Fermenting at 19C. Look good brews Muzzy, dunno about that middle shelf though, she looks a bit dodgy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, MUZZY said: I'll be doing a side by side comparison with these two. Just a couple of Dark Ale tins. The top one mixed with liquid dark malt, the bottom one with liquid light malt. Fermenting at 19C. The top one with the dark malt extract is the one I'd make sure I had a few stored away for the winter period. It should be nice & rich & very enjoyable on a cold winter's day. Also I'd prime them a little lower if you plan to drink them in 2-3 months time. Cheers, Lusty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Red devil 44 said: Look good brews Muzzy, dunno about that middle shelf though, she looks a bit dodgy I've used it a few times and it hasn't let me down yet, Red, but you're right. I think I'll have to try stabilise it further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, MUZZY said: I've used it a few times and it hasn't let me down yet, Red, but you're right. I think I'll have to try stabilise it further. Just hate for you to wake up, and there’s beer all over the floor. Maybe you should measure it up, send me the dimensions and I’ll make one out of all the scrap timber I’ve got laying around then send it down 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, MUZZY said: I've used it a few times and it hasn't let me down yet, Red, but you're right. I think I'll have to try stabilise it further. 22 minutes ago, Red devil 44 said: Just hate for you to wake up, and there’s beer all over the floor. Maybe you should measure it up, send me the dimensions and I’ll make one out of all the scrap timber I’ve got laying around then send it down Get a glazier to make you up a glass shelf to the full thickness the slide sleeve spacing in your fridge will allow. I won't say it's super cheap, but way cheaper these days than full heavy metal varieties of the same thickness (TTBOMK). Cheers, Lusty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, Red devil 44 said: Just hate for you to wake up, and there’s beer all over the floor. Maybe you should measure it up, send me the dimensions and I’ll make one out of all the scrap timber I’ve got laying around then send it down Thanks for the offer, champ. I've got some more of the plywood that you can see in the photo that I can use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, MUZZY said: ...I've got some more of the plywood that you can see in the photo that I can use. Great for harbouring mould & bacteria in a brew fridge due to the porous nature of wood especially when layered like this. I would seriously consider that & how you plan to maintain regular sanitary conditions if wishing to go down this route. Just my 20 cents, Lusty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 @Beerlust Thanks Lusty. I'll take your advice on board and see if I can improve my hygiene standards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Just put a few coats of varnish on it. Shouldn't be any issues with bugs then. That's what I did with mine and it's been fine. You could always give it a wipe down with bleach between batches as well. Certainly a cheaper method than getting a glass shelf made up. I probably won't be using it after this current batch though because I'm getting rid of that fridge. It's cold crashing the batch now and it got as low as about 7 and wouldn't go any lower. Not sure if the shelf will fit in the kegerator, shame because with the varnish coating it's easy to slide the fermenter so I don't have to lift it all the way in or out. I'll just keep it somewhere for whenever the kegerator is replaced. Edited April 16, 2020 by Otto Von Blotto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Otto Von Blotto said: Just put a few coats of varnish on it. Shouldn't be any issues with bugs then. That's what I did with mine and it's been fine. You could always give it a wipe down with bleach between batches as well. Certainly a cheaper method than getting a glass shelf made up. I probably won't be using it after this current batch though because I'm getting rid of that fridge. It's cold crashing the batch now and it got as low as about 7 and wouldn't go any lower. Not sure if the shelf will fit in the kegerator, shame because with the varnish coating it's easy to slide the fermenter so I don't have to lift it all the way in or out. I'll just keep it somewhere for whenever the kegerator is replaced. A coat of varnish? Sorry, Lusty, I like Otto's 20 cents worth better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 15 hours ago, Red devil 44 said: Look good brews Muzzy, dunno about that middle shelf though, she looks a bit dodgy An interim stabilisation solution until I can do something more substantial. Added another wire shelf underneath with another piece of plywood and a piece of pallet timber to chock it in place. Should be OK. If it fails it only has about an inch to fall to the bottom FV which would hopefully break it's fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Maybe your shelves are the wrong size but I just stuck a spare shelf in with the one the FV sits on - only very slight sign of a bend at rear under full load and only the top shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Journeyman said: Maybe your shelves are the wrong size but I just stuck a spare shelf in with the one the FV sits on - only very slight sign of a bend at rear under full load and only the top shelf. Yeah, unfortunately the slots in my fridge won't take two shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, MUZZY said: Yeah, unfortunately the slots in my fridge won't take two shelves. Bugger! Maybe make a tripod support to go under it? One leg each side, 1 leg at back gives stability and doesn't cramp you for room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, Beerlust said: Great for harbouring mould & bacteria in a brew fridge due to the porous nature of wood especially when layered like this. There is this thing called PAINT And yes you can even get Anti-Mould Paint... But probably is useful to PRICE a sheet of festive glass vs buying paint and determine the best way forward. The sheet of hardened glass is the neatest nicest way forward... but dependent upon cost. Just my 5c worth... All Good Brewers. BB ---- Mmmmm @Otto Von Blotto Kelsey noted same -- and you noted @MUZZY -- and @Journeyman suggested double shelfing which I have used as well.. was working me way through the posting backlog... so am a bit out of sequence... there are many ways to skin the cat... but a nice sheet of hardened glass is a beautiful thing so if not outrageously expensive is a nice @Beerlust Lusty solution BB Edited April 17, 2020 by Bearded Burbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 19 hours ago, MUZZY said: A coat of varnish? Sorry, Lusty, I like Otto's 20 cents worth better. I just found out we now have a second cheap b@$#@&d on the forum. Just kidding. Lusty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 hours ago, MUZZY said: Yeah, unfortunately the slots in my fridge won't take two shelves. Yes they will, get two strips of wood to set the shelves on and screw them into the sides of the fridge where you want the shelf to sit.... easy as.... works a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Got another English Bitter down, can EB, 1.5kg can Light Malt Extract(thanks Bearded B), 200gr Golden Syrup, 1x vial Clarity Ferm, 7gr can yeast & 5gr Mr Beer yeast(another hare brained scheme) OG 1041, yeast pitched @20c, this is going off! Trying the Clarity Ferm cause lots of homebrew makes life interesting & farts are banned! Will be leaving in FV for 2 weeks, hyd tube test beer tasted gooooood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleStavvy Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ditto on the English bitter. Recipe from the spreadsheet, Extra Smooth Bitter....Coopers EB tin, 1kg BE1, 225g molasses made up to 23 and kit yeast. Came up a little warm so FV in fridge chilling to 23° but will pitch at 25°. Inkbird hooked up ready to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Nice to hear you got the inkbird mate. Happy brewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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