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Title: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: derfel on July 09, 2014, 11:01:41 AM
I just noticed on Facebook yesterday that Brennans are stocking Kilner homebrew kits. I haven't been in for a look to see how much they're stocking, but it might be handy.
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Bzfeale80 on July 09, 2014, 01:13:40 PM
Thanks for posting - I will look out for it the next time I'm in Cork city  :)
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: LordEoin on July 10, 2014, 12:42:31 AM
hopefully they'll have a better selection of yeast than paul street.
anyone have a spare pack of 34/70?
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Taf on July 10, 2014, 08:43:42 AM
Quote from: LordEoin on July 10, 2014, 12:42:31 AM
hopefully they'll have a better selection of yeast than paul street.
anyone have a spare pack of 34/70?
What is 34/70?
Title: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: pob on July 10, 2014, 09:52:41 AM
Quote from: Taf on July 10, 2014, 08:43:42 AM
What is 34/70?

Fermentis W-34/70 lager yeast (dry)

(Don't have any btw)
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Taf on July 10, 2014, 09:53:39 AM
Ah ok, don't have that.
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: mr hoppy on July 10, 2014, 09:11:07 PM
Check this out:

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/kilner-home-brew-bottle-750-ml-set/1334625914.prd?_requestid=96003

12 750ml swingtops for 82 euros!  ???

Here's the lager kit

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1464528.htm
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Garry on July 10, 2014, 09:29:37 PM
82 euros  :o They wouldn't be worth that with beer in them.

I can see the littlewoods Christmas ad now. Caroline Moran flips the top of her first homebrew. It's a gusher. She brings it to her lips....

I need a cold shower  :P
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: brenmurph on July 10, 2014, 09:34:42 PM
Thats only 10 times dearer than cara was sellin dem for..:) does littlewoods sell the crates as well. Might buy some spares....not!
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Will_D on July 11, 2014, 11:26:57 AM
I know Tescos also sell them for 5 or 6!

Its better than half price if you buy them full of that lovely cloudy lemonade!
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: brenmurph on July 11, 2014, 02:01:50 PM
I find having used these for homebrewing that the glass is more porous than brown glass beer bottles, have stains on the clear glass that seems sometimes near impossible to remove with oxy, bottle brush, H2O2, hot caustic, fairy liquid and so on. Also had one litre ones that went to the bottle bank for the same reason. so beware the clear fliptop tesco lemonade bottles and keep an eye on their sanitation at the very least
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Chris on July 11, 2014, 03:52:35 PM
Crespin triple Secret Des Moines. 750ml swing top bottles full of beer €6.99 each.
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Bzfeale80 on July 11, 2014, 04:06:26 PM
where did you see the Crespin triple SDM 750ml swing tops Chris?
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: Chris on July 11, 2014, 04:17:58 PM
I get them in Carry Out Off licence in Newcastle west. It's a beer I enjoy so that helps.
Title: Re: Brennans Cookshop on Oliver Plunkett St now stocking homebrew kits
Post by: mr hoppy on July 11, 2014, 06:31:13 PM
I've used the flip top lemonade bottles for soft drinks, sours and ciders without any issues. Wouldn't use them for hopped beers though on account of their being clear.