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The SS ones are sooo shiny:D

I'm English.....here's my take on this "debate". There are 2 types of beer....those you like to drink....and those you dont.:tank: I also think that drinkers from countries like America and Australia tend to like their beers with a high level of carbonation(something you will not get with...

Run to a safe distance then record the moment it blows and then post it so we can all learn from your mistake:rockin::rockin: Only joking(would like to see it though:D ),do as the others say,i got really pee'd of with changing the airlock every 10 minutes because it was clogging up!!!

Its just gas rising to the top and grouping together:p RDWHAHB

Does or has anyone used this style of boiler before http://www.leylandhomebrew.com/item586.htm and do they work ok?

Sadly this year i cannot attend:( .,but you will have a great time.So many beers and so little time:tank: ..Make sure you sample some beers from Badger Brewery! I tend to stick to smaller beer festivals now(oxford beer festival is always a cracking event).Lots of pubs that are local-ish to me...

. Try this site http://www.arkwrightshomebrew.com/product_info.php/cPath/25_44/products_id/216:)

When you get the chance change from the small co2 bulbs and get a Hamleton Bard S30 gas canister then you can put in extra co2 when it is needed.You can carbonate your beer with the co2 also.Just make sure that the o ring is covered with vaseline(dont worry about putting on to much).Just fill...

In a few more weeks they will be superb!!. I made a brew that tasted a lot like a beer called Hobgoblin and at one week there was little carbonation,after a month they were outstanding!! Give your brew a little more time and then report back and let us know how it is?

Gotta tell my wife that there is a few more items i need to make my brewing equipment complete:D:D I just feel that bottling night will be a long shift:drunk: :drunk:

The pressure relief valve will start blowing at about 10psi.I tried fitting a gauge to one of my lids,but i couldnt get a good seal and the co2 slowly leaked out.If you want to know if the barrel is leaking then seal the lid on(use vaseline on the rubber o ring in the lid)put a little co2 in the...

Enough talk about Bud and football.IMHO they deserve each other,as they are both a watered down,pissy imitation of a beer and sport.Thank god that Rugby Union attracts neither. As the Wychwood brewery advertizing states"scared of the dark lager boy":p Yours faithfully An ale and rugby...

With the amount of 'Ale' i drink then i am sure i am safe from cancer;) ,but now my clothes are getting to small:o . What should i do...die of cancer or liver failure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Never mind...pour a beer and schkin up:rockin: In England hoppy beer rules:mug: !!!!!!!!!!

You could always syphon a little of the 'sludge' from the bottom of the secondary if you feel the need.That should give you enough for carbonation!:tank:

Could i rack a brew that has been a primary for a week straight onto the small amount of sediment left in my carboy(i put the airlock back on just in case!!!!). Cheers for your help caplan!I have just finished kegging!!!