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Title: new to the game
Post by: crusty on May 22, 2021, 11:52:25 PM
Hi All,  based near Ennis in Clare.  Just started and have just bottled 40 pints of red ale from a kit this evening, looking forward to drinking that in a few weeks.  Want to try and get setup for all grain but have another kit bought Mangrove Jacks Craft Series Helles Lager for the next batch, any advice welcome.
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: DEMPSEY on May 23, 2021, 02:50:39 PM
Welcome to the club. A Helles will need temperature control so a second hand fridge be handy
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: crusty on May 23, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on May 23, 2021, 02:50:39 PMWelcome to the club. A Helles will need temperature control so a second hand fridge be handy
Thanks - I am searching for a fridge and and Ink Bird.  I have a electric heat belt for the fermentor - hopefully that will be enough
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: TheSumOfAllBeers on May 23, 2021, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: crusty on May 23, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on May 23, 2021, 02:50:39 PMWelcome to the club. A Helles will need temperature control so a second hand fridge be handy
Thanks - I am searching for a fridge and and Ink Bird.  I have a electric heat belt for the fermentor - hopefully that will be enough

While heating has its place, you dont need it fermenting indoors. its cooling that is important.

That said, the MJ Helles kit used a 'california common' yeast strain - a lager yeast noted for its tolerance of high (~18C temperatures).

Also, checkout the limerick brewers brewing community. They have a large footprint, with members in Clare, and Tipperary.
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: crusty on May 23, 2021, 09:21:38 PM
Quote from: TheSumOfAllBeers on May 23, 2021, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: crusty on May 23, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on May 23, 2021, 02:50:39 PMWelcome to the club. A Helles will need temperature control so a second hand fridge be handy
Thanks - I am searching for a fridge and and Ink Bird.  I have a electric heat belt for the fermentor - hopefully that will be enough

While heating has its place, you dont need it fermenting indoors. its cooling that is important.

That said, the MJ Helles kit used a 'california common' yeast strain - a lager yeast noted for its tolerance of high (~18C temperatures).

Also, checkout the limerick brewers brewing community. They have a large footprint, with members in Clare, and Tipperary.
Thanks for the help - checking out the Limerick community
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: LordEoin on May 24, 2021, 01:00:16 PM
QuoteWhile heating has its place, you dont need it fermenting indoors. its cooling that is important.
Depends on the location. Indoor temperatures fluctuate, so a brew belt can be super handy for avoiding a temperature dip each night. Once you can maintain a consistent temperature you can kick out decent beers by just selecting a yeast that'll do well at that temperature.
Like if you live in an ungodly hot house.. M29 o clock! And Coopers kits are designed for Aussies, so their yeasts are generally quite tolerant.
Title: Re: new to the game
Post by: crusty on May 24, 2021, 03:18:38 PM
Quote from: LordEoin on May 24, 2021, 01:00:16 PM
QuoteWhile heating has its place, you dont need it fermenting indoors. its cooling that is important.
Depends on the location. Indoor temperatures fluctuate, so a brew belt can be super handy for avoiding a temperature dip each night. Once you can maintain a consistent temperature you can kick out decent beers by just selecting a yeast that'll do well at that temperature.
Like if you live in an ungodly hot house.. M29 o clock! And Coopers kits are designed for Aussies, so their yeasts are generally quite tolerant.
thank you.  everyone is advising putting effort into temperature control in fermentation so that is where I am going to focus.