Within this video I cover the differences between the products shown, including the common design differences between the two manufacturers. This is done focussing on simply the facts and is without any opinion of my own. This video has been made based on the amount of regular questions that I get around these types of products and it is my hope that this video gives a good factual insight into what is on offer from both manufacturers to assist without any bias either way between the two.
Hints and tips for reiterated mashing for strong beers using the Grainfather brewing system
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Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7NiGZgKyQ
Summer Baltic Porter Recipe & Methods For Homebrewers
Here is the recipe in full, along with a link to the recipe on Brewfather.
Author: David Heath
Baltic-Style Porter
Type: All Grain
Brewfather link:- https://share.brewfather.app/fbmYYSzXAwb7Ax
Estimated ABV :- 8.3%
Batch Size : 20 L / 5.28 US LQD Gallons
IBU : 37 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.46
Colour : 76 EBC
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.5%
Mash Efficiency: 80%
Original Gravity : 1.080
Final Gravity : 1.017
Boil Time : 30 min
Mash Profile
67 °C / 153 °F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167 °F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables (6.89 kg)
5.65 kg / 12.45 lbs - Pale Ale 2-Row 6 EBC (82%)
482 g / 17 oz- Vienna 8.5 EBC (7%)
276 g / 9.73 oz - Carafa Special III 1400 EBC (4%)
207 g / 7.3 oz- Caramel 200 200 EBC (3%)
207 g / 7.3 oz - Caramel 50 50 EBC (3%)
69 g / 2.43 oz - Black 1300 EBC (1%)
Hops
30 min -Saaz - 5.5% (26 IBU)
15 min - Saaz - 5.5% (11 IBU)
Yeast
2 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) NovaLager
Fermentation Profile
Ale
20 °C/68 °F - 14 days (likely to be much shorter)- Primary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zebQY_8_i2w
Grainfather VS BrewZilla VS Brewtools 2022 Part 1 All In One HomeBrewing Systems
Part 1 of a 2 part series with both parts being released on the same day.
A very thorough comparison of all these brewing systems for 2022.
Part one includes comparison of unit size, lid types, grain bill sizes, grain baskets and malt pipes and batch sizes.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjL8XBsomcI
This video takes the homebrewer through some great solutions for fast and easy keg beer clarity.
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https://www.teespring.com/stores/david-heath-homebrew
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qheb2Hy8Obg
The Cold IPA HomeBrewers Recipe & Guide
A full guide to understanding and brewing this style and my tried and tested recipe.
The recipe featured in this guide is below
COLD IPA -DAVID HEATH
Specialty IPA
Author: David Heath
Type: All Grain
Brewfather Link:- https://share.brewfather.app/YPmEjaXgUbxxsn
ABV: 7%
IBU : 78 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 1.2
Colour : 7 EBC
Original Gravity : 1.065
Final Gravity : 1.012
BrewZilla / RoboBrew 35L
Batch Size : 20 L / 5.28 US Gallons
Boil Time : 30 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Efficiency: 78.8%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65 °C/149 °F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C/167 °F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
4.48 kg/9.88 lbs - Extra Pale Premium Pilsner 3 EBC (80%)
1.12 kg/2.47 lbs - Maize, Flaked 3.9 EBC (20%)
Hops ( Match the IBU to your hops AA%)
30 min - Warrior - 52 IBU
Flame Out Hop Stand
20 min @ 80°C/ 176°C
Centennial - 7 IBU
Chinook - 10 IBU
Citra - 10 IBU
Dry Hops
3 days - 50 g / 1.76 oz - Citra
3 days - 50 g / 1.76 oz - Centennial
3 days - 50 g / / 1.76 oz - Chinook
Yeast
1 pkg - Omega Lutra Kveik OYL-071
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OmGG815_eg
Welcome to part 1 of my 2 part series on setting up a kegerator.
These guides are designed to be generic and should be useful no matter which kegerator you are setting up be it manufactured purpose built or home built.
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https://www.teespring.com/stores/david-heath-homebrew
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoAzVvbRoOk
This video looks at smart home temperature & humidity sensors from Inkbird, specifically the IBS M1 Wifi gateway and the TH1 Plus sensor.
Here are some discount codes directly from Inkbird:-
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15% off discount code for IBS-TH1 plus smart sensor: YJHUIXS4 https://amzn.to/305zQSO IBS-TH1: https://amzn.to/39AcesJ (USA store)
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Here are some further links:-
Norway: https://www.ebay.com/itm/324107877805
Aus: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/233540456522
Channel links:-
facebook.com/groups/Brewbeer
https://www.teespring.com/stores/david-heath-homebrew
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
Channel links:-
facebook.com/groups/Brewbeer
https://www.teespring.com/stores/david-heath-homebrew
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6boQyFhLAKA
Homebrew Upgrades Boil Extender & Extended Malt Pipes For Brewzilla Robobrew & Digiboil
This video gives an in depth look at Keglands boiler extension and extended malt upgrades for Brewzilla, Digiboil and Robobrew. These products are suitable for use with all versions and provide great upgrades to your system volume and malt capacity. I have included full details for 35L and 65L systems of all types, including the new Brewzilla Gen 4 systems.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1jMkifqK8
HomeBrew Electrical Energy Cost And Saving Tips For Homebrewers
How to calculate your electrical energy costs for homebrewing with examples plus how to save money on your electrical energy used in homebrewing.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCC2VwDZOXo