Part Deux
Hi fellow Brewers. Have a guess how much of the outstanding list from Part One that I have completed..? Yep, next to fuck all; I am completely useless – arghhh.
Well that’s not strictly true – I have made some progress albeit with much help from the outside. I shall list where I am now in my list to perfection and when, hopefully I can expect to commence my brewing empire.
- Brewery electrics are complete for the sockets – just lights to go but that will hinder me not on brewing. TICK !
- Tiny Rebel Kit is now in the Keg and is carbonated. Verdict is that it tastes quite close but I fear my 4-5 week lagering in the fermentation chamber may have overly fermented the wort and resulted in a higher ABV but much dryer and bitter beer. Not unpleasant – but when compared to the original (research of course) – the kit version had lost the fruity malty backbone. Still there is about 20 pints to devour and devour I shall. TICK !
In addition to the above, I have also managed to perform the following.
- Install the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water System. Give this a test and it is reading 0 TDS on exit so it looks like I will have very neutral/empty of “stuff” water – allowing me to build whatever profile I desire. Now I had this already, but was buying it from the local Aquarium – not I produce my own. I shall run off 35 litres tomorrow for my next eagerly awaited pending brew. TICK !
- I have also ordered some more Wood. Yes old “cack” hand is once again attempting to build some more stuff out of wood. This time I am looking to build some basic cabinets for my fermentation chambers (fridges to you and me). It will also form part of my TAP Wall which will make a glorified return as soon as I can fill the kegs. TICK !
- I have continued to move stuff about gradually sorting as I go – I will get to a decent permanent work space very soon. TICK !!!! (sort of).
- I also have 2 more Kegs – cause, I need them obviously with all this brewing I am doing….or not. FAIL ! 🙂
I might have previously mentioned that I have grain for several batches of my BIAB set up, which I will do prior to launching my Brew Tools machine (affectionately known to me as Delilah 1, you never know there could be more at some future point). I hope to clean and perform her first pacification run soon. I do have 2 SMASH kits I can do; I might double them up for her maiden voyage – check me out !!!!!!!!
I have left work now – redundant actually, nothing to do with the current issues around COVID-19, more BREXIT if you ask me but of course the official line is that it isn’t – but hey ho there you go. Not sad to leave the place of work but obviously will miss the workforce that made the place what it was; which for me personally wasn’t always fun but it never pays to dwell on such things. Good news is that I can afford to take some time off before I start in the rat race again; I appreciate that not everyone is so lucky.
See some pics; they are messy – it is a work in progress but it is coming along now I have decided to get off my arse in the mornings.
I seem to be on a roll. I hope to keep things going and even maybe appear on the old BrewTube – who knows. I have said that before though !!!
Until Next Time !
Stew (aka Drunk Delilah Brewery)
Good progress so far ??
Looking forward to tasting something from Delilah1.
All the best pal.
You Betcha !!!
Looking good. I’m very interested in this system looks the business . I currently run a three vessel kit to brew upto 50 litres but fancy the B80pro. Did you get the starter kit with extra valves and sight glass etc?
Yes Mate – I spent a small fortune; can you believe that I haven’t even turned the system on yet !!! Getting there slowly. It does look and feel pure quality. I bought it for double brews – fellow brewers tell me that is smooth brewing on this baby once you iron out the little nuances around process (mainly for efficiencies) – the company is very responsive and are always innovating. Thanks for leaving a messeage.