Justin Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Shall we do a beer exchange post a bottle to 6 or 12 bottles to each other by post? Say for 12 December so as to give time to brew and conditioning you do not have anything ready? I am fermenting a mild at the moment. And will be doing a couple single hop pale ales soon. Maybe this can become a regular thing between the brewers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I'm not setup at the moment, we're away this weekend....so no chance there..if I can get my kit sorted I may be able to throw something together.....don't know about 12 bottles?? P&P will be a bit OTT...maybe 4 bottles in a single pack?? Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 If you use PET bottles the weight is reduced and the postage is ok. I am sending 24 bottles off soon. I will let you know how much that costs/. But yes ok whatever the number. When using PET screw tights then tighten up again an hour later and again 24 hours later. there is usually a little more shift as carbonation starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yes sounds good to me, I haven't started yet either but will be soon, interesting to see postage cost of 24 bottles. How many Brewers do we have just 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 at the moment. Look for more to join us. I will let you know how much 24 bottles costs me though that is an advent comp thing. Doubt it will be cheap but i get 24 bottles back so it's ok. We can do smaller. On homebrew forum uk there is a monthly one and you send one botlle. There is no rush. When you are ready. I am going to brew a few beers and keep some back for cpmps. The mild i am doing is because it a dark beer and the winter comps are usually for dark beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Sounds fun, I hope to start in the next couple of weeks need to get some pet bottles, do you use a wort chiller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mick said: do you use a wort chiller? I do Mick........made my own it's easy...some folks like to cool over night, but I like to get it in the fermenter asap. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Copper-wort-chiller-immersion-home-Brew-beer/323940621372?hash=item4b6c5d9c3c:g:SjkAAOSwXOVaWzFk Ice. Edited October 27, 2019 by Icefever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Just found mine...it was a double, coil in coil.....cooled down to pitching temp around 10/15 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Wow lovely thanks ice, I was thinking get it down to temp fast and not wait, looks like I will be making one like that 👍 yours looks a proper job soldered the lot well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 I use the grainfather heat exchanger which cools at it pours to the fermenter. I insert probe so I can see the temp output on the controller. Simples. It came with the Grainfather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, Justin said: I use the grainfather heat exchanger which cools at it pours to the fermenter. I insert probe so I can see the temp output on the controller. Simples. It came with the Grainfather. Sounds the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Simple practical design. Could be easy to make the same with a pid controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, Justin said: Simple practical design. Could be easy to make the same with a pid controller Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Will send ideas later this week. Back on Tuesday. Travelling at the mo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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