Recent content by Colin Williams

So after my first attempt with a disappointing efficiency of just over 53% I got myself a mill and set it at credit card width and milled my second brew for a whopping 86.49%. It milled it with a cordless drill and it took 2 minutes to do 2 hoppers for a total of 5.35 Kilos. It was almost...

Put most of this in a barrel today and 4x500ml PET bottles. Finished at 3.68% Very wishy washy but also had a strange bitty suspension when I looked at it. Tasted like the weak stuff I avoid in pubs at all cost. We shall see what happens in a few weeks time. It is taking up valuable barrel space...

Ive got a malt mill on order. One of the stainless steel 2 roller ones. Going to give my next batch a good crush and see what happens. My first brew is still fermenting slowly, I'm actually looking forward to trying it even though I don't think it will be all that good.

That's a good point I just had a look and they use an artesian well. I will check my PH

You guys have been great and have given me the answers I think I need for my next brew. The reason I didn't do a mash out is that it wasn't in the instructions. In my ignorance I thought you only did a mash out for particular types of grain or brews. My PH should be spot on as I live literally...

Thanks for all your positive replies, Very helpful. I do think the crush was too coarse. There was hardly any dust at all when I added the grain. I used 2 thermometers which I calibrated with ice first. One was spot on, the other 3 degrees high so adjusted accordingly. I'm pretty sure the temp...

I have just taken the plunge and decided to try my first all grain BIAB and I have failed miserably. It was a Timothy Taylor Landlord Craftybrews kit and I am just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for my next brew. Grain Bill 4.55kg It is a 23l kit and I have a 32l...