As technology has advanced so the techniques for beer brewing have become more refined over the centuries. There are several processes that need to be carried out some relatively simple to complete in order for someone to brew beer. The most important part of the whole brewing operation is the fermentation process.
Today you can if you want have a go at making your own beer at home. A quick search online and there are numerous sites that offer advice and sell the equipment that allows you to set up your own beer brewing facility. Below we take a look at what the main pieces of equipment are so that you can produce your own beer at home.
Item 1 - A large boiling pot that is made either from stainless steel or the steel has been coated with ceramic. You need a pot that is big enough to hold at least 3 gallons of fluid and still have some space available.
Item 2 - Next you need to get yourself a five gallon carboy (a large glass bottle) and will look similar to bottles in which large amounts of water are sold. However, you cannot use the plastic ones it must be made from glass as the hot liquid from the pot will be placed in it to allow the mixture to ferment.
Item 3 - A large funnel (plastic is preferable) and this is what you use to transfer the wort (brewing mixture) from the pot into the carboy. Also at the same time you need to get yourself some plastic tubing which can be used to transfer the beer from the carboy into the bucket mentioned below.
Item 4 - You will need a six gallon food grade plastic bucket with lid as this is what the beer will be put into before bottling after it has been removed from the carboy. Also the same tubing used for moving the mixture from the carboy to the bucket is then used to put the beer into bottles.
Other items that one will need for brewing beer at home are a raking cane, this connects to the siphon tube and will be used to prevent sediment being transferred from one container to the next. Also you need a specialist valve that prevents the beer from being contaminated by outside elements but which also allows carbon dioxide to escape as it is fermenting. This should be one that fits comfortably into the top of the Carboy. Generally what you find when you buy your Carboy this valve will be supplied with it.
The other items that are essential to any home beer brewing kit are a large wooden spoon, a thermometer that has temperature ranges of between 40 degrees and 150 degrees Fahrenheit on it. The types of thermometers used most often by home brewers are either the stainless steel dial ones or the floating dairy ones. One more final item you need is a good brewer's iodine solution which you will use to sterilize all the equipment before and after it has been used.
Here are some common sense hints and tips for looking after your car and enjoying motoring without the stress.
Let the car cool down ? before you check the radiator always allow the car to cool down; uncapping the radiator can lead to scalding from the hot steam or overflowing of the radiator itself both of which can be very dangerous to you personally.
Keep a disposable camera in the glove box ? accidents are a fact of motoring life, it is very rare for a driver to go through a lifetime of motoring without encountering the odd mishap but in the event of an accident being able to take a photographic record of the scene is extremely helpful; make sure you also keep pen and paper too.
Seat covers and dash mats ? help to keep your car interior in good shape and maintain the value of your vehicle so make sure they are fitted and are in good condition themselves.
Check your tire pressure - under-inflated tires are bad news because they reduce your fuel economy, increase the wear on your tires and affect your vehicle handling; always make sure you have the correct tire pressure which you will find in your driver manual or usually by the driver's door on a label from the manufacturer.
Battery terminals ? need to be cleaned if there is a build-up of acid residue but you don't need anything fancier than plain, black tea and a cloth (but wear protective gloves). An alternative is bicarbonate of soda solution ? use a teaspoon to one quart of water and apply to the terminals and clean the contacts as well. Keeping the connection clean will help fire up your engine and maintain battery life.
Air conditioning not keeping you cool ? if you have the air conditioner on but it is not keeping the temperature as cool as you think it should be then you probably need the unit re-gassing; this can be done inexpensively at the garage but you should make sure you don't use the unit until it is refreshed as this simply burns gas or runs down the battery for no cause.
If you hear a screeching sound when you brake ? then you need your brakes checked and even more seriously, if you hear a grinding sound then immediately take the car into the garage as this is more than simple brake pads needing to be replaced but actually the metal of the brake disks itself that is grinding against the wheel.
These are just a few hints and tips to keeping your car in top condition but you should also make sure you regularly service your vehicle. A regular service will go a long way to keeping your vehicle in excellent shape as well as reduce your overall motoring costs; even a fouled spark plug can reduce your fuel economy by as much as 35% or in other words, a third of the gas you pump is just wasted. It's not just the running costs you can save money on ? a car that has been well maintained will also maintain its resale value and protect your investment in it.
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