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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: Dantheman on November 16, 2016, 22:13

Title: Brewing on the plot
Post by: Dantheman on November 16, 2016, 22:13

Hi,

Does anyone brew wine/beer/cider on there plot?  I've be lucky on our allotments where their is no waiting list so we have the chance for a second plot.  I've put my name down on the plot next to me which I hope will come up in the near furture as the last two years they haven't done much at all. 

We are allowed a shad to the size of 8x6 so I would be having two sheds  :D I was thinking of kitting out the second for brewing cider in, the other plot I want to turn into an orchid.

Is there any laws  :ohmy: saying this is not allowed? It will be for personal use.   :wacko:

Thanks

Title: Re: Brewing on the plot
Post by: New shoot on November 17, 2016, 09:10

Maybe not laws, but you should check your allotment rules.

I've just read my tenancy agreement and it covers pigs, hens, weeds, paths, hosepipes, selling produce and a myriad of other things, including planting trees  - no mention of cider brewing for home use mind  ;)

Title: Re: Brewing on the plot
Post by: sarajane on November 17, 2016, 19:24

How would you manage to keep the temperature warm enough to start any brew off.

Title: Re: Brewing on the plot
Post by: Dantheman on November 17, 2016, 20:38

Hi,

I've look though my allotment site rules to see if I can or not.

As for keeping the heat up not sure yet, got to wait for the other plot to become vacant before going a head with it. will insulate the shed I think.

I haven't done any brewing yet been thinking about it for years, I will reading a lot after Christmas depending on what santa brings.  :)

Title: Re: Brewing on the plot
Post by: snowdrops on November 17, 2016, 21:05

Not that I brew but wouldn't it be difficult to keep everything clean, I'm thinking sterilising equipment etc, all takes lots of water hot & cold?