Black Hat
The main difference with this brew from the previous (Hop++) was the addition of Carafa malt to give the black colour. It was interesting to see that this malt has no husk and doesn’t look like a grain at all. Continue reading Black Hat
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Brew 3 – Hop++
For this brew I wanted to compare the difference between WLP01 and WLP02 yeast strains. I used the same recipe as my previous brew (API IPA) but changed only the yeast. Well that was the intention. All seemed well during Continue reading Brew 3 – Hop++
Hardware Mods
As a result of the problems encountered last time, I made a couple of improvements to the hardware. Kettle Check Valve I fitted to the input of the Kettle from the Mash Tun a one way check valve. This prevents Continue reading Hardware Mods
Brew 2 – API APA
I wanted to make a pale ale a little lighter in colour than My Little Dead Pony. Using less hops to reduce the bitterness and also putting fewer in post fermentation because I thought I previously over did it. Recipe Continue reading Brew 2 – API APA
Dead Pony Taste Test
I wanted to compare how my inspired brew compared to the original. Given the problems experienced during the brew it is no surprise that they are not the same. First of all, the beers look different. My Little Dead Pony Continue reading Dead Pony Taste Test
Brew 1 – My Little Dead Pony
Well, I’ve finally bit the bullet and decided to brew. I know the software was far from complete but the hardware was ready to go and as they say “you learn from your mistakes”. So here goes. If this brew-day Continue reading Brew 1 – My Little Dead Pony
Punk 2007 vs Punk 2017
I couldn’t wait for my bottles of nostalgic Punk IPA to arrive. Brewdog have released versions of their original recipe 10 years on. I’ve fond memories of this stuff and I know for sure that it’s changed over the years. Continue reading Punk 2007 vs Punk 2017
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Power Budget
Item Voltage Current Power TDK DSP5 5V 1.5A 7.5W TDK DSP10 12V (2off) 1.66A 39.8W TDK DSP30 12V 2.1A. 25.2 Pumps: 12V (2off but only 1 on at a time) -1.25A -15W Valves 12V (8 off) -2.4A -28.8W LEDs (8 Continue reading Power Budget