jakeslouw
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19th January 2021, 12:47That FV needs a strong caustic for 1 week, a quick flush, and a strong peracetic for 1 week. Then in strong UV (sun) for a week.8 replies | 175 view(s) -
19th January 2021, 12:30We did that at Africa Brew in 2019. Brewed a beer on Friday afternoon and it was on tap on Sunday morning. Fermentation was done sous vide style...12 replies | 215 view(s)
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19th January 2021, 12:25Get this one: https://za.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-thermometers/1231940/ Cheap will give you an idea: if you want accurate, expect to pay...20 replies | 1814 view(s)
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15th January 2021, 10:36Not pilsener. SAB Pale. Southern Star or African Queen hops. Do NOT boil for more than 30 minutes otherwise they get grassy. Although that is maybe...25 replies | 497 view(s)
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15th January 2021, 08:20I use gas. Electricity is a PITA.3 replies | 90 view(s)
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15th January 2021, 08:19Having spoken to Danie Odendaal over this subject: as Toxxyc mentions, there are HUGE industrial processes behind the pre-gelatinisation,...25 replies | 497 view(s)
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14th January 2021, 10:11That would put people off various beer styles for sure. "Lactic acid bacteria, yeast, hops, water, and malt..........."19 replies | 266 view(s)
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14th January 2021, 09:57partially correct: adding some acids is a very difficult process as not all acids have a linear molar ratio and you can easily overstep your target...19 replies | 266 view(s)
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14th January 2021, 08:57yes, you can do this by doing a square design: lots of cutting but if you use the new crimp connectors, no soldering needed ...12 replies | 238 view(s)
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14th January 2021, 08:53I just add it to the next sugar wash127 replies | 2927 view(s)
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12th January 2021, 09:11Just push the lid back and leave it alone.2957 replies | 225442 view(s)
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12th January 2021, 08:42Even SAB Malting have switched to only 25kg bags.18 replies | 312 view(s)
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12th January 2021, 08:40basically what we do as well19 replies | 266 view(s)
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12th January 2021, 08:38I never use caustic on my urn. I spray it off with a pressure washer and occasionally scrub it down with a nylon abrasive pad. Caustic attacks...1033 replies | 52413 view(s)
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25th December 2020, 18:35Yes you did, your e-mail rang a bell ;-) Thank you for the great feedback. I appreciate it a lot when a certified judge not only evaluate my beer...94 replies | 5223 view(s)
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25th December 2020, 18:08Saved my 200th batch for a special occasion, Mulberry Sour for Christmas. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk1433 replies | 147105 view(s)
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24th December 2020, 16:40At last recieved my score sheets back for the SA NHC finals, scored a 36 with my Trappist Single and a 39 for my Eishbock Sent from my SM-G970F...94 replies | 5223 view(s)
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22nd December 2020, 14:49jakeslouw replied to a thread mash tun build attempt - need answer on material in Home Brew EquipmentWhite PVC. Faster, cheaper, easier.9 replies | 184 view(s)
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- October 7, 1962 (58)
About jakeslouw
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- Beginner Allgrain Brewer, BJCP student, beer blogger
www.beersluts.co.za
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- Hartbeespoort/De Wildt
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- IT pre-sales architect
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I'm also thinking that a lot of the books are written with a naustalgic tense to it.. meaning that in the old days 'they' brewed beers in winter, then stored (lagered) in a cave to be drunk in...
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