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    Hi,
    Can anyone point me in the direction for recipes to do small amounts of all grain beer making. I have spoken to my mentor in featherstone who says thats what he does(be seeing you soon karl).
    I don't want to buy all the gear and have no idea, so would like to try say a gallon or two, also I can only bottle the beer at the moment and have her in doors complaining about the amount or lack of excericise I do so making 5 gallons and barrleing it would give me a lot of ear ache.
    I have just put on a brewferm Gallia which is only 11 Litres and cannot wait to try it, but would like to move into the all grain area which looks fascinating.
    many thanks

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    Pete the Instructor

    It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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    • #3
      Sorry about the terse reply - working from my phone.

      You sound luke you are in exactly the same situation as me. House iscull of wine, so I daren't buy lots of brewing equipment too.

      I test-flew the BIAB methods etailed in the other post. Results were excellent.
      Pete the Instructor

      It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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      • #4
        I prefer bottled beer. It keeps better and I think has a nicer finish. I cannot get through a keg full faster enough.

        I read loads of stuff about brewing before I started - the lights came on when I read this one: Brew Your Own British Real Ale (Camra) it is now the only one I refer to.



        It also has 19 litre recipes which are a nice size.

        Look at the Easybrew idea of doing EVERYTHING in a LIDL boiler and then pitching the yeast day 2. Bob will back me up here - it works very well - something it seems other countries have been doing for a while.
        Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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        • #5
          Hi Guys,

          whats the plan with the Lidl Boiler? Is it one of these?



          I like the idea of small (under 20ltr) brewing. Do we have a linky on the site?

          Owl.
          A day without wine is a day without sunshine!

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          • #6
            Thats the boiler I've got. Replaced the tap for one that doesn't run at a dribble and twisted the thermostat to get a roling boil and it's a very good value bit of kit. When they come up agfain I shall buy another without hesitation.

            I do 4 gal batches regularly with minimum boil over. I am also going to try a 4 gal boil at higer than normal graivty to dilute back down to 5 gals in the fermenter.

            enjoy

            mark

            http://markblades.com
            Bebere cerevisiae immodoratio
            These days I'm drinking in Charcot's Joint.

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            • #7
              Many thanks for the advice.
              cheers

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Cellar_Rat View Post

                Look at the Easybrew idea of doing EVERYTHING in a LIDL boiler and then pitching the yeast day 2. Bob will back me up here - it works very well - something it seems other countries have been doing for a while.
                The Easybrew idea ? Is this in the book or a forum thread ?

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                • #9
                  I am sure it is on a thread somewhere but I will summarize.

                  You need a LIDL boiler, fermenter and a mash bag...and two days.
                  --DAY ONE--
                  Mash
                  Heat water to strike temp.
                  Add mash bag
                  Add grain
                  Set boiler to 66c *
                  Mash for desired duration
                  Remove mash bag (with grains)
                  Empty boiler into fermenter

                  Sparge
                  Heat water for sparge in boiler 80c
                  Sparge #1
                  Empty boiler into fermentor
                  Heat water for sparge in boiler
                  Sparge #2

                  Boil
                  Combine all wort in boiler.
                  Boil & hop as desired.
                  Turn off, put lid on - leave to cool overnight

                  --DAY TWO--
                  Hydrate yeast
                  Rack from boiler to fermenter.
                  Get some air in!! Shake it or beat with a plaster paddle & drill
                  Ferment as normal
                  etc etc etc Drink!


                  Verdict: Very easy, A LOT LOT less time consuming like some methods. Beer very good.
                  *For the record I mash normally in an insulated tun - LIDL thermostat makes me twitch uncontrollably.
                  Last edited by Cellar_Rat; 30-09-2011, 06:50 AM.
                  Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Cellar_Rat View Post
                    *For the record I mash normally in an insulated tun - LIDL thermostat makes me twitch uncontrollably.
                    That thermostat is a about as much use as boobs on a boar!
                    Dutch Gunderson: Who are you and how did you get in here?
                    Frank Drebin: I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.
                    -Police Squad

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                    • #11
                      just too funny - laughed a lot!
                      Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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                      • #12
                        Thanks for that very comprehensive summary Brian. Like with the winemaking, I see I have much to learn on this subject. A long good read of the forum is in order I feel.

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                        • #13
                          Read a lot about beer making, but the light came on when I read this ..
                          Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!

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                          • #14
                            I would heartily second that book review. I learned more from this book about AG brewing than any of the forums (with the exception of this one of course!!).

                            get it and enjoy

                            regards

                            Mark

                            http://markblades.com
                            Bebere cerevisiae immodoratio
                            These days I'm drinking in Charcot's Joint.

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                            • #15
                              Just got the book, wow looks like I ma going to have a go, cheers

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