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Home Brewing cock up in the pub shed

Rob — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:36:26 +0000

I recently brewed a beer in the Welsh Cockney pub shed and thought I would share the process and the problems I had. A cock up after secondary fermentation, and I thought the beer was dead. Or did I save it? So this is the story of me brewing a real ale in the pub shed. Contents I decided to brew a real ale that I could transfer to a beer in a bag and dispense from my…

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How To Set Up A Homebrew DIY Fermentation Chamber

Rob — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:30:57 +0000

If you like to brew beer at home, then one of the main things to make sure your beer turns out well is temperature control. It is hard to keep your beer at the right temperature for a successful brew without expensive equipment. Unless of course you set up your own DIY Fermentation Chamber. Which ... Read more

How Long Does It Take To Ferment Beer Before Bottling?

Rob — Wed, 01 May 2024 12:41:01 +0000

Once a beer has been brewed, the fermentation process can take from one week to several months before it is ready for bottling. This may seem a little broad, but it depends on the type of beer you are brewing, and whether you are going for a secondary fermentation. A light ale, like pale ale ... Read more

The Science Behind Home Brewing: How Does It Work?

Rob — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:10:23 +0000

Home Brewing is an interesting mix of science and art, one that’s gathered a dedicated following. However, average people just like you and I, can transform simple ingredients into great beers (just like the breweries do). Table Of Contents How Does Home Brewing Work? There are four key elements for brewing beer at home: At ... Read more

Is It Cheaper To Brew Beer Or Buy It

Rob — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:36:05 +0000

As the cost of living rises and everything seems to cost double. All but the wealthy are feeling the squeeze on their pockets. Necessities become the priority, and rightly so, but this means some things have to stop. Beer might be one of those luxuries now out of reach. So it begs the question, ‘is ... Read more

Will The Glass Shelf In My Fridge Hold A 5 Gallon Beer Bucket

Rob — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:01:44 +0000

When home brewing beer it is pretty important to control the temperature during the fermentation period. One of the best ways to accomplish this is using a fridge converted into a fermentation unit. However will the glass shelf in my fridge hold a 5 gallon beer bucket? It will be a disaster if the glass ... Read more

Should I Use Campden Tablets For Brewing Beer

Rob — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:47:46 +0000

Campden tablets are widely used for making wine and cider to prevent them from spoiling. They seem to be a must use additive when making wine or cider. However is it the same when brewing beer? Should I use Campden tablets for brewing beer? Campden tablets are a pretty useful thing for brewing beer, and ... Read more

Can You Use Bleach To Sanitize Brewing Equipment

Rob — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:06:57 +0000

Making sure all our brewing equipment is clean and sanitized before using is important. If we don’t do this important step in the brewing process, then things can go bad. So can you use bleach to sanitize brewing equipment? All equipment should be cleaned first to make sure there is no visible dirt or dust. ... Read more

Is It Better To Use Plastic Or Glass Bottles For Home Brewing

Rob — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:28:33 +0000

As a novice to home brewing beer, this is a question that I recently asked myself. Is it better to use plastic or glass bottles for home brewing? I instinctively know that glass will be fine, after all breweries have used glass bottles forever. However I don’t see any breweries using plastic bottles for their ... Read more

Can I Bottle Beer From My Pressure Barrel

Rob — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:14:07 +0000

When we use a pressure barrel for the secondary fermentation of our beer we can dispense our beer straight from the barrel. But what if we get requests from friends for a bottle of our beer. Which begs the question can I bottle beer from my pressure barrel? I thought it would be perfectly okay, ... Read more