Have you got a hydrometer?

(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Apr 2013, 11:00, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

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)