i'm going to do a budget!

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:49, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

Alright Gideon, can I have 50p off a pint please?

( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:49, Reply)

Nope, make homebrew like winners.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:52, Reply)

I keep thinking about starting a homebrew, but then I read 'simple' recipes that 'don't require special equipment' and they all start with 'right get your live yeast starter mixed in your type l5 500ml scientific retort'
And it seems like there's a lot to do
Mead by comparison is slow but fuckin' simple
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:53, Reply)

I want to make some mead
How did it turn out? Tasty? And what sort of strength would it say it was?
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:56, Reply)

It didn't turn out as well as I hoped it would, cos I fucked it up at the start
It was meant to be orange flavoured but the oranges just formed a raft at the top so it didn't taste of anything but mead. But it's nice enough.

I've had a few bottles laid down for a year now, might bust them out and see if they've improved.

Erm the one I made was mid teens percentage? Probably
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:56, Reply)

It is a patient man's game, isn't it
I've still got a couple of links that you recommended, I think. Perhaps I'll give it a go this summer.
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:58, Reply)

That's the bonus with beer.
Usually good within a month.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:59, Reply)

Yeah, mead took 2 months to clear

( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, Reply)

I've got some tea wine going at the moment.
I think it'll be fermenting for the next decade.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:01, Reply)

Get something like this
www.brew2bottle.co.uk/coopers-european-lager-40-pints.html?gclid=CJ2dkdTuxLYCFfQetAodGUEA3w
Then all you'll need is 1kg sugar, a fermenting bin, a syphon, a thermometer, and some bottles (coke bottles work at a push)
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:57, Reply)

Huh might give it ago
Got 24 beer bottles hanging around from the Mead experiment, so that wouldn't be an issue (nice resealable ones like old fashioned lemonade ones)
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 10:59, Reply)

Have you got a hydrometer?

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, Reply)

Nah, I ain't got anything other than a siphon, couple of 5l demijohns, some muslin and airlocks

( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:05, Reply)

INFIDEL!

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:06, Reply)

Oh right, you'll need a bucket then, with a hole for an airlock
Most beer comes in at 23l a batch, you'll need a 25l or 33l bin so you can slosh it around and the foam doesn't come out the top.
They're like £15 at most.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:12, Reply)

Righto
Come payday, I'll get on this
Then become best at making beer
Then start my own company
Like BrewDog, except I won't be a cunt
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:15, Reply)

Gaz me up if you need any advice.
If you can afford this (and can get one in Ireland) www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Home_Brew_Irish_Stout_Starter_kit.html?gclid=CKfEv5LzxLYCFdQctAodwD8AYg
I'd go for that. It's got all the equipment you'll need.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:17, Reply)

Cool, might do
I think that's where I got me bottles from
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:18, Reply)

Actually having a quick look for Irish places
www.homebrewwest.ie/brewsmarter-premium-starter-beer-kit-best-value-844-p.asp
That's a good price, because you get a heat belt, they usually cost £20ish on their own.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:20, Reply)

Oh no, it was them
What's a heat belt? Just maintains temperature in the bucket?
( Theoban What of it, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:24, Reply)

Yeah, just like a mild heater that keeps the beer at a constantish temperature.
Speeds everything up and makes it less likely the yeast will die.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:39, Reply)

Oh and don't believe the instructions at all.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:04, Reply)

Or if you're feeling flasher, get a two tin kit.
www.brew2bottle.co.uk/beer-and-cider-making-kits/bitters-and-traditional-ales/midas-touch-golden-ale-kit.html
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, Reply)