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Title: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on November 30, 2013, 11:25:34 AM
I have some Yeast - WLP351 - its a great hefe yeast

Its in good shape if someone interested.

I have magnum and crystal 150 i'll bring - they are spare - wanna clear out shed for a new brewing year !
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Rats on November 30, 2013, 11:34:37 AM
Quote from: Partridge9 on November 30, 2013, 11:25:34 AM
I have magnum and crystal 150 i'll bring - they are spare - wanna clear out shed for a new brewing year !
What you want for the crystal?
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 02:29:09 PM
Anyone got a few kg of base malt (mo or pale) they would be willing to swap for some Vienna. Bit short of base malt to a brew day next week.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Cahalbrua on November 30, 2013, 06:07:49 PM
Quote from: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 02:29:09 PM
Anyone got a few kg of base malt (mo or pale) they would be willing to swap for some Vienna. Bit short of base malt to a brew day next week.
Yeah how many kg do you want
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on November 30, 2013, 06:49:44 PM
 
Quote from: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 02:29:09 PM
Anyone got a few kg of base malt (mo or pale) they would be willing to swap for some Vienna. Bit short of base malt to a brew day next week.


??? Vienna !

Would - love some Vienna -

Want 4 kgs of Pale Ale ??
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 09:20:19 PM
Right so I've 3 kg of whole Vienna and about the same of crushed.
Who wants what?

Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Cahalbrua on November 30, 2013, 09:57:29 PM
Ill swap 3kg for the whole grain
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 10:04:12 PM
Done. Cheers. Should have checked grain levels before ordering from HBW the other day.

@James. Only crushed left.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 10:09:11 PM
Also. I have "acquired" a box digital thermometer. I already have one so if anyone wants it I'm open to offers.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Will_D on November 30, 2013, 10:30:15 PM
Bring it tomorrow as its about time we had an auction!
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 10:43:32 PM
Really looking forward to tomorrow. Missed the filling and all the sampling days in Swords so will be my first taste from the barrel. 
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on November 30, 2013, 11:51:24 PM
Quote from: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 10:04:12 PM
Done. Cheers. Should have checked grain levels before ordering from HBW the other day.

@James. Only crushed left.

I'll take 2 kgs of crushed /  pale ale malt ok ?
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on November 30, 2013, 11:53:46 PM
Pale is perfect.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on December 01, 2013, 09:58:23 AM
Quote from: ratsathome on November 30, 2013, 11:34:37 AM
Quote from: Partridge9 on November 30, 2013, 11:25:34 AM
I have magnum and crystal 150 i'll bring - they are spare - wanna clear out shed for a new brewing year !
What you want for the crystal?

Anmything at all.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on December 01, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'll bring a couple of those crystals if anyone else wants one.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on December 01, 2013, 05:41:42 PM
Great day. The stout is fantastic. Lovely BBQ as well. Fair play.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Partridge9 on December 01, 2013, 05:56:46 PM
Great day - Thanks for the lovely food - stuffed !
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Will_D on December 01, 2013, 08:19:21 PM
Brilliant Day out - Fantastic foods/beers/and the rIS is amazing.

Photos tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Jacob on December 01, 2013, 08:53:06 PM
Great day, great food :)

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Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: ColMack on December 01, 2013, 10:18:43 PM
You're all welcome, had a great day myself. Only problem was we were too efficient and got finished up too early!!
Can't wait to taste the final finished product.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Will_D on December 02, 2013, 10:54:30 AM
Here are some pictures:
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Ciderhead on December 02, 2013, 12:36:28 PM
That look likes fun, much sediment chaps?
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Will_D on December 02, 2013, 01:01:02 PM
@Tube: We always have a quick Benediction before casking!

@CH: Not a lot of slurry/trub about 3 litres or so. The pumped removed all but that!

A decent pump is the way to go
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Cahalbrua on December 02, 2013, 01:27:13 PM
Thanks for great day, food and drink.

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Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: ColMack on December 02, 2013, 03:57:42 PM
Quote from: Will_D on December 02, 2013, 01:01:02 PM
@Tube: We always have a quick Benediction before casking!

@CH: Not a lot of slurry/trub about 3 litres or so. The pumped removed all but that!

A decent pump is the way to go

Special thanks to Ratsathome for organising the pump and having it all connected and ready to go on Sunday morning.

Also to Fr. Jacob for the blessing over the cask!
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Jacob on December 02, 2013, 04:10:34 PM
"Our lager, which art in barrels, hallowed be thy drink.
Thy will be drunk, I will be drunk,
At home as in the tavern.
Give us this day a foamy head.
And forgive us our spillages, as we forgive those who spill against us.
And lead us not to incarceration, but deliver us from hangovers.
For thine is the beer, Bitter and the lager,
Forever and ever,

Bar-men."
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Will_D on December 02, 2013, 04:32:20 PM
Brilliant :)
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: Ciderhead on December 02, 2013, 04:35:50 PM
Amen!


Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: BrianC on December 02, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Well done to everyone, another great day.
Everything went like clockwork.
The food, drink, prayers and the company all great.
Title: Re: Barrel Project Day out
Post by: nigel_c on December 08, 2013, 10:12:05 PM
Force carbonated and filled bottles with beer gun today. Enjoying a nice glass now in front of the fire. Really is lovely stuff.