Our so-called summer is over and we are back to business - and in full swing, phew. The hops are being harvested and that lovely scent is in the air. Pack away the summer shirts and let’s get serious about beer again. 

At Dark Farm HQ we thought it was time to make a few changes, and boy have we. Not only have we finally got a shiny new batch of 60L Brew Tanks ready to be shipped in November (special pre order offer now available), we are also launching our new Uni Tank.

A while back we asked on our Facebook feed what you guys are missing. We heard that the missing piece of the puzzle is an affordable uni tank / pressure fermenter. So we’ve gone and built you one.

We are launching the Uni Tank in 2 sizes, 25L and 45L, to work alongside our Brew Tank. Built in the same great quality as the Brew Tank, the Uni Tank is a conical tank which can be used as a fermenter (pressure) and conditioning and serving keg. It will host a number of tri clamp fittings, so you can utilise the tri clamp fittings from the Brew Tank as well as some fancy new add-ons. 

The only thing we have not thought of is the name. So if you have any suggestions send them in. Who knows, we might just pick it!

We are also designing a shiny new website combining MASHED! Magazine and the Dark Farm homebrewing shop under the same bonnet. We love the friendships and connections we have made with our customers, so the new site will be focused around this community and over time will hopefully build a bigger and better home for you all.

One of the main changes we are offering is a new way that Hop Club members receive their hops. In future, not only will you be able to choose your own hops but you will also be able to get hold of other ingredients or save money on equipment. But don’t worry if you like the way things are - you can keep receiving your hops in the same way you’re used to. 

And finally, our Six Pack Homebrew Touramount 2024 has dropped in this issue. No doubt you have already read about it in this mag, but I am personally very excited about the event. We are going to try and make it as glitzy and as exciting as we can. So, I look forward to tasting your brews and hopefully seeing some of you in 2024 for a bit of a party. What are you waiting for? Get brewing!