Fully automated brewing system using NodeJS
Plate v Coil I have been using a plate chiller for 10 years and love it. The performance is amazing and can easily cool from 90°C to 15°C in a single pass. However there is always that nagging doubt about Continue reading Counter-flow Chillers
Inspired by Brewzilla’s recent sight glass addition, I decided to make my own version. Tubing I initially tried different polycarbonate tubes but they were either too flexible or they couldn’t withstand boiling temperatures. I found a supplier (Tuffnel glass) of Continue reading Sight-glass
While at CBC festival this year I tasted an award winning lager from the Oyster Boys. Nothing too remarkable other than it was brewed in only two weeks and was crystal clear. I was deeply sceptical but the recipe was Continue reading Fortnight Lager
It’s not long now until the big day on 10 August 2024. The penultimate brew went into the fermenter this weekend. The tap line-up is now confirmed.. There will also be some bottles of barrel aged stout as well as Continue reading Brewnode Fest 2024
Brewtools recently announced some new shiny tech that I couldn’t resist. The Mini Unitank has it all. Ferment under pressure. Carbonate up to 30 PSI Floating dip tube, Spunding valve, Cooling walls, Conical bottom, 2 1.5″ side ports. 1 2″ Continue reading Brewtools Unitank
Just for giggles I thought I would try to impress a couple of Irish mates and brew some Guinness. The recipe is nothing complicated but the serving as I discovered, is very specific. Recipe Dispense Gas Luckily my CO2 supplier Continue reading Guinness Clone
Everyone enjoyed the day and raised £532 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you! Date Afternoon of 19 August 2023. Tap List https://brewboard.app/boards/y5Mtn9aHCmNl Keg Gamma Ray Clone – 5.1% Harpoon IPA Clone – 6.0% Neck Oil Clone – 4.9% Cask Best Continue reading Brewnode Fest 2023 – £532 Raised for Charity
New Raspberry Pi For over 5 years now, BrewNode has been based upon the RaspPi 2. This has been creaking at the seams and limiting some software upgrades and features I wanted to add. It was time to bite the Continue reading Hardware Upgrade
There has been much hype about the annual release of Putty from @VerdantBrew . It is an awesome 10% NEIPA but it reminds me of another favourite beer of mine which is Big Yin from @Overtonebrewing. It too is a Continue reading Putty v Big Yin
This was a kit from The Maltmiller that was a clone of Siren’s Timehop: Cascade. Which in turn was inspired by Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. An all-time classic that showcased Cascade hops. My brew differed slightly from the original in Continue reading Time Hops : Cascade