Thanks for the shout out! What also can help is buying your ingredients with friends, I joined a home brew gild a few years back. We sometimes buy special malts/hops together.
That's a great tip, thanks for sharing. Joining a homebrew club or group can not only help save money by buying ingredients together, but it can also provide an opportunity to learn from and share knowledge with fellow homebrewers. It's always great to have a community to bounce ideas off of and get feedback on your brews. Cheers!
I bought a Grainfather just over a year ago but have been tempted to go back to BIAB just for the simplicity and ease of cleaning, as great a machine as the Grainfather is, I find it takes a bit of the fun out of brewing.
tiny brews as a social thing: I think Daryl mentioned his dad in another video, small batches are a way to get people around, you make it *with* them, you put their name on the container along with the date and whatever else you normally do; I keep a spreadsheet, I'm guessing Daryl has a spreadsheet, and guess what ... you've got a connection to whoever it was that boiled the kettle, poured it over some sugar and and anointed it with something or some combination of things that made ta-da sugar-water magic
My main investment has been in all the stuff for fermenting and bottling. I am only doing 1 gallon/4 liter batches as I start out, so a couple of little big mouth bubblers and 5L jugs, stoppers and airlocks, autosiphon and hydrometer kit of course, then a capper for
Again, all great tips. Yes to bulk purchases. I purchased a 50lb bag of 2-row for $50. Bulk hops from HopDirect and have been using freebie hand outs of dry yeast (including kveik) from my homebrew club. Also scored a 12 gallon kettle, chiller and mill from a local homebrew member for $40. I only grab adjuncts or specialty grains every now and then, usually stick to my base 2-row and/or flaked oats (hazy). So really, my lose calculations, I'm spending well under $30 per 5 gallon batch!
It's great to hear that you're able to save so much money on your homebrewing by purchasing ingredients in bulk and taking advantage of freebies from your homebrew club. Your $30 per 5 gallon batch estimate is impressive! Buying in bulk is definitely a smart move, especially for base malts like 2-row, which can form the foundation of many different styles. Keep up the good work and happy brewing!
Apropos fermentation in winter, I've got 2 fermentation buckets in a wardrobe in my bedroom with a little oil radiator in between them. Handy, as the max temperature gets up to 35c according to the LCD thermometer strips. Isn't this good, for Norwegian wood! In this way most of the time I can have the central heating off, unless thirsty friends or family cometh. Still a little cool in my room, but efficient use of heat I think. Bought 2x25kg bags of dextrose in 2021 to save in bulk, but what was £22 a bag is now a shocking £43, from the same catering company (£6 delivery) and I've seen it £20 for 10x1kg bags, so not much point ordering bulk brewing sugar anymore, unless it's by the ton! I know I'm a bit greedy, but...
@@hmsdefiant I like D, he made a post about succeeding on youtube which I responded to in a possibly sarcastic way; it seems to me youtube success is rather random.
Thanks for sharing your fermentation setup for the winter, it's great to hear how other brewers are managing their temperatures during colder months. Your solution with the oil radiator and wardrobe sounds like a great way to maintain a consistent temperature for your fermentations. As for the price of bulk brewing sugar, it's unfortunate that the cost has increased so much. It's always a good idea to keep an eye out for deals and compare prices before making any bulk purchases. And of course, we all want to get the best value for our money, so there's nothing wrong with being a little "greedy" when it comes to finding good deals on brewing supplies. Thanks for watching my videos and sharing your experiences!
put the fun back in by making tiny brews: got a spare moment and a container that needs filling? basic recipe: 250g sugar per 1l water and add your interest. 500g sugar + 2 litres water in a 2.5l PET gives a bit of room for fermentation; back to basics: try some bread yeast, it works! try the sludge from your last (successful) brew, it works! try your new expensive yeast bought on the internet, might work, but consider that sugar and water are the ideal ... more
I haven't done this yet: buy an indoor solar panel and a heating pad and join them up. why? solar panel: I have sunlight from different directions depending on season in my tiny flat here in London, that may or may not apply to other people; why? heating pad connected to solar panel: to control *change* in temperature rather maintain a temperature; heating pad might not make sense in summer to some but I think it might be a good way of withdrawing heat too ... think about it, it is just transferring a difference, right ? :)
Thanks for sharing your idea about using an indoor solar panel and a heating pad for fermentation temperature control. It's an interesting concept, and I can see how it could work well in certain situations. The solar panel would be a good way to harness natural light and turn it into energy, and pairing it with a heating pad could help maintain a consistent temperature during the fermentation process. However, I would suggest that you keep in mind that the effectiveness of this setup may depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the solar panel, the amount of sunlight it receives, and the capacity of the heating pad. Additionally, it's important to make sure that the heating pad is compatible with the solar panel and that the setup is safe to use. Overall, it's always great to experiment with different methods of temperature control and see what works best for your individual setup and needs. Thanks again for sharing your idea, and happy brewing!
Solera, sort of: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solera for a view, I do have a wine qual but that isn't what this is about. This is about combining, the art of blending. Unlike a brew day it doesn't mean hours away from your wife / boyfriend / significant other / children / grandchildren / social media / whatever ... you just have a measure of your tiny brews (taste and hydrometer) and think, "these 2 seem nice together" or "this one and this one need a bit more time" or (I have never had a bad brew, I am however prepared for it) "this is rubbish, I'll try freezing it and then see if I can work out what happened". There are many ways to split and merge small brews: need something for the weekend ? Put two that are reducing in SG together; like the taste of something but it is a bitt too powerful? add it to a more neutral brew, let the culture go; your imagination is the limit once you break out of single batch :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on blending and the Solera method. It's an interesting approach to combine different brews and create unique flavor profiles. I agree that it's a great way to experiment without having to commit to a full batch. Plus, it allows you to use up any small amounts of leftover brews that you may have. Thanks for the tips on how to split and merge small brews, there are endless possibilities when it comes to blending!
Thanks for the shout out! What also can help is buying your ingredients with friends, I joined a home brew gild a few years back. We sometimes buy special malts/hops together.
That's a great tip, thanks for sharing. Joining a homebrew club or group can not only help save money by buying ingredients together, but it can also provide an opportunity to learn from and share knowledge with fellow homebrewers. It's always great to have a community to bounce ideas off of and get feedback on your brews. Cheers!
I bought a Grainfather just over a year ago but have been tempted to go back to BIAB just for the simplicity and ease of cleaning, as great a machine as the Grainfather is, I find it takes a bit of the fun out of brewing.
Seems like this is a common experience then!
tiny brews as a social thing: I think Daryl mentioned his dad in another video, small batches are a way to get people around, you make it *with* them, you put their name on the container along with the date and whatever else you normally do; I keep a spreadsheet, I'm guessing Daryl has a spreadsheet, and guess what ... you've got a connection to whoever it was that boiled the kettle, poured it over some sugar and and anointed it with something or some combination of things that made ta-da sugar-water magic
Great shouts!
My main investment has been in all the stuff for fermenting and bottling. I am only doing 1 gallon/4 liter batches as I start out, so a couple of little big mouth bubblers and 5L jugs, stoppers and airlocks, autosiphon and hydrometer kit of course, then a capper for
Sounds like you've got everything you'd ever need!
As for looking at used equipment besides what you mentioned, I belong to a brew club in my city and someone is always selling something.
That's a great point!
Again, all great tips. Yes to bulk purchases. I purchased a 50lb bag of 2-row for $50. Bulk hops from HopDirect and have been using freebie hand outs of dry yeast (including kveik) from my homebrew club. Also scored a 12 gallon kettle, chiller and mill from a local homebrew member for $40. I only grab adjuncts or specialty grains every now and then, usually stick to my base 2-row and/or flaked oats (hazy). So really, my lose calculations, I'm spending well under $30 per 5 gallon batch!
It's great to hear that you're able to save so much money on your homebrewing by purchasing ingredients in bulk and taking advantage of freebies from your homebrew club. Your $30 per 5 gallon batch estimate is impressive! Buying in bulk is definitely a smart move, especially for base malts like 2-row, which can form the foundation of many different styles. Keep up the good work and happy brewing!
Apropos fermentation in winter, I've got 2 fermentation buckets in a wardrobe in my bedroom with a little oil radiator in between them. Handy, as the max temperature gets up to 35c according to the LCD thermometer strips. Isn't this good, for Norwegian wood! In this way most of the time I can have the central heating off, unless thirsty friends or family cometh. Still a little cool in my room, but efficient use of heat I think.
Bought 2x25kg bags of dextrose in 2021 to save in bulk, but what was £22 a bag is now a shocking £43, from the same catering company (£6 delivery) and I've seen it £20 for 10x1kg bags, so not much point ordering bulk brewing sugar anymore, unless it's by the ton! I know I'm a bit greedy, but...
I'll make a new post about temp in winter as it is quiet here
@@wmtarr886 can't blame the dude for reducing uploads. He's made a lot of awesome content, and it's obscured by deluge of tripe generally on offer.
@@hmsdefiant I like D, he made a post about succeeding on youtube which I responded to in a possibly sarcastic way; it seems to me youtube success is rather random.
Thanks for sharing your fermentation setup for the winter, it's great to hear how other brewers are managing their temperatures during colder months. Your solution with the oil radiator and wardrobe sounds like a great way to maintain a consistent temperature for your fermentations.
As for the price of bulk brewing sugar, it's unfortunate that the cost has increased so much. It's always a good idea to keep an eye out for deals and compare prices before making any bulk purchases. And of course, we all want to get the best value for our money, so there's nothing wrong with being a little "greedy" when it comes to finding good deals on brewing supplies. Thanks for watching my videos and sharing your experiences!
put the fun back in by making tiny brews: got a spare moment and a container that needs filling? basic recipe: 250g sugar per 1l water and add your interest. 500g sugar + 2 litres water in a 2.5l PET gives a bit of room for fermentation; back to basics: try some bread yeast, it works! try the sludge from your last (successful) brew, it works! try your new expensive yeast bought on the internet, might work, but consider that sugar and water are the ideal ... more
This sounds great, thanks of sharing!
I haven't done this yet: buy an indoor solar panel and a heating pad and join them up. why? solar panel: I have sunlight from different directions depending on season in my tiny flat here in London, that may or may not apply to other people; why? heating pad connected to solar panel: to control *change* in temperature rather maintain a temperature; heating pad might not make sense in summer to some but I think it might be a good way of withdrawing heat too ... think about it, it is just transferring a difference, right ? :)
Surey, solar energy is a conspiracy?
@@jonathang.5092 blimey, I didn't know the USA ATF had discovered UK homebrewing was subversive :)
Thanks for sharing your idea about using an indoor solar panel and a heating pad for fermentation temperature control. It's an interesting concept, and I can see how it could work well in certain situations. The solar panel would be a good way to harness natural light and turn it into energy, and pairing it with a heating pad could help maintain a consistent temperature during the fermentation process.
However, I would suggest that you keep in mind that the effectiveness of this setup may depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the solar panel, the amount of sunlight it receives, and the capacity of the heating pad. Additionally, it's important to make sure that the heating pad is compatible with the solar panel and that the setup is safe to use.
Overall, it's always great to experiment with different methods of temperature control and see what works best for your individual setup and needs. Thanks again for sharing your idea, and happy brewing!
Top tips! But more metal guitar please.
funny, metal guitar & home brew is a conspiracy, surely :)
Ha ha, cheers! I'll dust off the guitar some time!
Solera, sort of: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solera for a view, I do have a wine qual but that isn't what this is about. This is about combining, the art of blending. Unlike a brew day it doesn't mean hours away from your wife / boyfriend / significant other / children / grandchildren / social media / whatever ... you just have a measure of your tiny brews (taste and hydrometer) and think, "these 2 seem nice together" or "this one and this one need a bit more time" or (I have never had a bad brew, I am however prepared for it) "this is rubbish, I'll try freezing it and then see if I can work out what happened". There are many ways to split and merge small brews: need something for the weekend ? Put two that are reducing in SG together; like the taste of something but it is a bitt too powerful? add it to a more neutral brew, let the culture go; your imagination is the limit once you break out of single batch :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on blending and the Solera method. It's an interesting approach to combine different brews and create unique flavor profiles. I agree that it's a great way to experiment without having to commit to a full batch. Plus, it allows you to use up any small amounts of leftover brews that you may have. Thanks for the tips on how to split and merge small brews, there are endless possibilities when it comes to blending!