Recent content by sixstring

Could you add some links for anyone that may find this and want to get a CCG? Also curious, what did you find wonky about the valve? As I've had zero issues with it so far, but if there's something not right, then it'd be good to know and also to maybe let @Bobby_M know, since he's the one who...

They're a clever bit of kit. I've had mine for a while and really glad I have them.

I think that the How To Brew book by John Palmer is really all you need as far as literature goes to get started. There's probably more that's worth looking at later, but that one's really informative and doesn't put you to sleep reading it. I've got the 4th edition. Cider brewing is a bit...

Yeast is all you need. Don't bother with the clarifiers and additives if you're worried about a reaction. They can help, but as others have said in this thread, you can get clear brew without the help of those things. Just takes some patience and a cold spell in a fridge for a few weeks. I find...

Welcome to the club. It's much more rewarding than going down to Sainsbury or Lidl (or that other place that does a lovely knock off of Kronenberg 1664. Forget the name of it) and buying cider or whatnot there. Plus if you do this first brew right, then you'll find it tastes better too. Just...

Before i switched to kegging, that's exactly how i bottled. Was quick and easy.

I have two Nukataps, my first one, was with FC (Gen 1), and my second was without. My FC doesn't have the spring, and it maybe pours just a tiny bit slower than the Nukatap without the FC (I always have my FC tap set to fully open, as I've never found any need to restrict it since I got my...

I decided a while ago, when this thread was more active, that I wouldn't bother with it after all. I was getting impatient with waiting for the haze to clear. But once I got ahead of my brewing game, now the ones that go to the keg are cleared up nicely all on their own. Just needs some time and...

I just finished brewing a Czech Pilsner on Sunday. My first non kit recipe. Still working with DME, but I'm fine with that for now. Want to get a couple more brews under my belt before I get my Anvil foundry and try an all grain brew (my brain decided it would be best to do this before dropping...

yes, although I just used to use dish soap and give mine a good scrub and didn't have any PBW. Don't think the PBW is necessary for a plastic bucket, but the starsan is definitely necessary after cleaning (and before you put wort in it)

The plastic buckets are really good. But like you I wasn't happy with the plastic part. Just don't scratch the insides of them and you'll be fine. They're better than carboys that's for sure imho.

Stainless Steel sir

sign me up for interested too.

Bubbling stopped once it went back to 55 :) I think it was off gassing. Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Cold crash begins tonight on both of these buggers. Looking forward to them on the weekend.

Ok, maybe it's not fermenting again, maybe it's just bubbling out due to off gassing or diacetyl rest (since the temp raised up). I'll keep my eye on it and see how it goes. But I would love to know what others think on it though.