IS BEER BETTER BREWED UNDER PRESSURE ?

I’ve brewed this beer many times it’s my favourite home brewed beer. This is the first time brewed under pressure,dry hopped with a hop bong and closed transferred. Is the money for the equipment worth it ? Is the beer that much better? Let’s see 👍🍻

[@White_Rose_Al]

Really interesting review Rick, you are completely correct when you say that the cost of the homebrew hobby never stops 😂

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@patrickglaser1560]

You can absolutely break the bank homebrewing... but I lived my dream

[@BrewabitRick]

@@patrickglaser1560 👍🏼🍻

[@matsasveker]

Thank you Rick for your constant smile! And for your inspiration. Greetings from a sunny Sweden.

[@BrewabitRick]

@@matsasveker Thank you very much for the lovely comment it’s made me smile even more 😁cheers 👍🏼🍻

[@finnroohomebrewing]

So great points there Rick. My thoughts are closed transfer and hope bong being handy for a lot of dry hopping for sure , otherwise not necessary, IMO. It's awesome that you've made a great brew and we will see if you're still using it this time next year. You've made a lot of very good beers in the past which is awesome. Well done and very interesting video. Cheers mate😎👍

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@tubedinoz]

Happy day! So stoked that your pressure fermenting and close transferred paid off mate. Cheers 🍻

[@BrewabitRick]

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[@stevencoffey5010]

Super vlog Rick 👍

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@thomash3716]

After a rough day gardening in a very sunny and hot day i decided top pour a bitter. Ended up at the computer an a new video was there, enjoying yor story - happy days!😃 And yes - with my two allrounders i´ve been more consistant and especially on the lagers and some more hoppy brews. Had a lot of really good beers in the buckets as well and it´s totally possible to make nice bitters an so on with close transfers with the buckets. But i´m with you on this - these fermenters ar another level! Thank´s for another uplifting video! 🍻

[@BrewabitRick]

Pleased you enjoyed the vid. I’m definitely loving the results. Enjoy your bitter cheers 👍🏼🍻

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Three things that have transformed my beers: 1. R.O. water, then dilute with tap water. 2. 1 litre yeast starters 3. Pressure fermentation for lager yeasts My last 8 or 9 brews have kicked arse due to the above. Great videos, great work, pal.

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers great advice 👍🍻

[@SlurpyDave254]

Blimey funny how costs tot up when ya passion for beer n brewing ignites😂 turned out well for a home recipe..excellent Rick👏👏

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers buddy I’ll get the value out of it I’m really tight in real life 😂🤣🤣😂👍🏼🍻

[@fishfingers160]

It’s funny, I was thinking the same thing about making brew at roughly £1 a bottle, but then I fell down the rabbit hole of looking at pressure fermenting, looking at buying a Fermzilla with other pieces of accessories, watching the money add up. However, I enjoy it and it’s a hobby, that’s the main thing. If it costs more money then so be it! lol

[@BrewabitRick]

@@fishfingers160 I have now purchased a fermzilla all rounder as a second pressure fermenter ,definitely brings out the hops in a hoppier beer. Happy brewing thanks for watching and commenting 👍🍻

[@harmanbrewing7517]

Nice vid Rick. I may have a little Citra floating around and not done a Citra/Mosaic for a while so think I need to get on it 🍻🍻🍻

[@BrewabitRick]

Get it done yummmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy cheers for watching 👍🍻❤️

[@harmfpv]

This needs a comment. You sound very Brittish, however using metric units! Cheers for that. Nice video! Enjoyed every bit. Will come back to your channel ❤

[@BrewabitRick]

Pleased you enjoyed it appreciate the support cheers 👍🍻

[@Eagle1846ytown]

Just brewed a double decoction Czech Dark Lager pressure fermented at 15 psi with Czech lager yeast at 65 F. Tasting great after kegging!

[@BrewabitRick]

That sounds interesting never done a double decoction. Cheers for watching and commenting 👍🏼🍻

[@G-townbrewer]

Just bought a Fermzilla Allrounder mostly for the ability to have an oxygen free process. But I’m looking forward to getting into the wonderful world of pressure fermentation. Your beer sounds absolutely banging! Cheers mate. 🍺

[@BrewabitRick]

You’ll not regret it cheers 👍🍻

[@DMCSerenity]

Some pressure fermentation and especially zero oxygen dry hopping and beer transfer makes a big difference. However I would say you ideally need to move away from plastic fermentation because it’s still porous and can get oxygen through the plastic. Ss is the way to go. It’s a lot more expensive but it’s a game changer and will last longer.

[@audleybrewco]

Infectious enthusiasm as per usual. Chomping at the bit to get back at it. Watch this space. Citra and mosiac is a cheat code for IPA really isnt it? I'd been pressure fermentating for years (albeit with no hop bong) i sort of take it for granted now. I dont do it for all my beers especislly now i have the Stainless, it can in theory hold 3psi but ive never tried it. In terms of NEIPA, ive done a grand total of 1 in my 'career' so im somewhat of an expert, all the closed transfer keeoing O2 out is essential, but id also consider dipping your toes in the water treatment world.... even buy some mineral water from tesco, the extra silky mouthfeel when you get it right is totally worth it. Great vid as always mate. Cheers! 🎉

[@BrewabitRick]

👍🍻cheers buddy. I’m using salts and checking my ph now , we’ll most of the time,🤪looking forward to seeing your future vids 👍

[@ignassunilaitis591]

Just get your water from a natural spring, or is it that rare in Murica ?

[@christhorn6227]

Great clip and beer again Rick! He who dares wins eh! 🍺😉👍

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@MadeByMartyn]

It may be subjective but I agree with you. There is a good argument that lots of small tweaks collectively make a huge difference so pressure, hop bong, closed transfer all have a positive impact. Looks great too :-)

[@BrewabitRick]

I’m a sucker for a gadget that’s my problem 😜👍🏼🍻

[@MadeByMartyn]

@@BrewabitRick I think you mean you've a passion for R&D ;-)

[@bruceedwards3366]

Yes it is, you should have two, one for the yeast, you won't have to hop on your yeast

[@CreweWolfCraft]

Great work Rick. I love using my snubnose pressure fermenter. If making a hoppy beer its the go to !. Buckets an Conical are fine but for the Neipas and hopbombs you cant beat the pressure ferments. Think the creamy mouthfeel comes from it being pressure fermented as in the co2 that the yeast produces cant go anywhere apart from back into the solution, so it is all natural co2 produced. The keg should only need Co2 to push beer out to the tap. Cheers Rick thanks for being there \_/ Mark

[@BrewabitRick]

The bubbles are super tight when you pressure ferment think you’re onto something. Cheers for watching and commenting 👍🍻

[@YorkshireHomebrew001]

Well thanks a lot Rick mate now you’ve got me looking at pressure fermenting. As if I haven’t got enough kit already🤪🤪🤪. Brilliant video by the way and a cracking beer by the looks of it

[@BrewabitRick]

lol 🤣get one purchased they are brilliant cheers 👍🍻

[@ProdigalPunker]

if you have a keg, you don't even need to buy a new vessel. just buy a spunding valve and a floating dip tube, ferment right in the keg.

[@BigBananaBrewing]

I will try the closed loop trick next time I transfer to keg. Normally I just hook fv straight up to gas and keep the keg gas post open. Yes have to agree that for hoppy beers, pressure fermenting is a game changer. It just makes it smell and taste fresher and cleaner than you'd ever get from a bucket. Also, the way I look at it is that as long as you are using (and enjoying using) the expensive equipment regularly then that justifies the cost.

[@BrewabitRick]

The closed transfer is working great for me and loving the results of pressure fermentation as everyone said I would. Cheers 👍🏼🍻

[@rascalaviator]

Another great video Rick. Was this your own recipe or one from a book? Which book if it was? Love your infectious enthusiasm…..keep up the good work and happy brewing! Cheers! 🍺🍺

[@BrewabitRick]

It was just a made up recipe. Thanks so much for the kind words cheers 👍🍻

[@DinkyDoos]

Good vid cheers. Have a go at a Neipa that’s where all that kit comes into its own. I’ve done three now and they have all been perfect 👍

[@BrewabitRick]

Looking forward to doing a NEIPA soon thanks for the encouragement cheers 👍🍻

[@gamndoodbrewing8636]

I did the same impulse buy on a hop bong!… lol. Another great video 🍻

[@BrewabitRick]

lol cheers 👍🍻

[@bruceedwards3366]

Use verdant yeast, bloody beast, ive done 20 brews on the one packet,

[@CaptainBailey4007]

Awesome!! 🍻🍻smooth sailing!!

[@BrewabitRick]

Cheers 👍🍻

[@GodfreyTempleton]

Only way to go, I've tried dry hopping in a plastic bucket, waste of money.

[@BrewabitRick]

It definitely makes the hops pop cheers 👍🏼🍻

[@Dts1953]

Cracking beer Rick. I have been looking at buying one of those fermenters for a month or so. I thought it was possible to add hops from the bottom collection vessel but i am not sure? The wife brewed a NEIPA on Tuesday this week as I am not able to lift stuff yet. She used all South African hops so maybe it’s a SAIPA😂 As usual the worry is putting the 150 gram dry hop in and transferring to the keg without getting the oxygen in.

[@BrewabitRick]

You absolutely can add hops from the trub dump apparently,hope your beer turns out lovely. Thanks for watching and commenting cheers 👍🍻

[@bruceedwards3366]

Meat low carb to get healthy, watch the magic work, ditch the oats

[@BrewabitRick]

I’ve been 2 weeks now low carb cut out bread and potato products. Can’t cut out the beer though 😂🤣appreciate the advice. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼🍻

[@1964mjc]

@7:50 did you purge the transfer line too?

[@BrewabitRick]

I did 👍🏼🍻

[@fishfingers160]

Did you carbonate under pressure? Or did you add sugar to the keg? If under pressure what pressures did you use for fermenting and carbonation for the ipa?

[@BrewabitRick]

@@fishfingers160 I fermented it at 15 psi which carbonated it a bit but but wanted a bit more so topped it up. I connect the C02 to the keg at 20 psi and force carbonate it ( rock the keg ) for 2 minutes 👍🍻

[@fishfingers160]

@@BrewabitRick sounds great. I presume the co2 worked a treat?

[@BrewabitRick]

@@fishfingers160 perfectly carbonated for my taste yes 👍🏼🍻

[@bruceedwards3366]

Use verdant yeast, bloody beast, ive done 20 brews on the one packet,

[@BrewabitRick]

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