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Hi guys. I've decided to give this BIAB caper a go, so I've bought a converted keg from a fellow AHB member. I plan to use it for my BIAB mash tun plus I am hoping to use it for my kettle. It has a 2200 watt removable element, so my question is: will this be OK for boiling the wort? There is no...

G'day All. Today I bought a 2-ring burner from Ray's Outdoors. On the box it states-"Must use a low pressure regulator". I have a medium pressure adjustable reg I bought in an AHB bulk buy some time back. Can I use this reg and adjust it to a low setting, or must I buy a low pressure reg? Any...

Well, I've finally got a couple of kegs and gas bottle, thanks to a work colleague. So SWMBO said "When are you getting rid of all those bottles?". That was a couple of weeks ago. She has said it a few times since, with increased annoyance. SO....... anyone who wants some FREE bottles, please...

Hi Guys & Gals, on Sunday night I pitched the yeast (WLP833) into my Oktoberfest (fresh wort kit from Gerard) and nothing appears to be happening. I didn't dilute the wort, so SG should be about 1056 (according to the label on the kit). Pitched at 19C and it's still at same temp. As it was only...

Slowly, bit by bit, I am buying the equipment I need to go all-grain. For the mash tun I've got a large Coleman esky. Thanks to Wayne at www.beerbelly.com.au I got a Falsie tun bottom screen. Now today I went to Reece plumbing and picked up a s/s ball valve , 3pce. I ordered it the other day...

I've had some crushed grain in the fridge for six months now. Originally it was vacuum packed, but now the air has got in to the pack. My question is; can I still use it or should I chuck it? It seems a shame to chuck it, but if it's no good for brewing I have no choice.. What's the verdict?

Hi Guys, I've decided to start on the slippery slope to all-grain brewing. So far, I've bought a large esky for the mash tun and a large aluminium pot (60l). My problem is, where can I buy a couple of ball valves. Bunnings didn't seem to have much of a range. Any help would be appreciated...

I found this link on the Brewing Network website. Thought you might find it amusing.

Tonight I opened a beer I bought just the other day, a Bavarian lager, and immediately I was struck by an aroma I could only describe as "asparagus". Thinking that it couldn't taste as bad as it smelled, I took a sip. Asparagus again! Not an attractive aroma for a Bavarian lager, I thought. So...

I dropped into Northmead Cellars this afternoon and noticed that cartons of Hahn Pale Ale had just been delivered. I don't know if this is a "limited release" beer or a not. I guess it depends how popular it is. Of course the beer comes in the new trendy 330ml bottles. <_< Has anyone tried it yet?

A few weeks ago I bought some ingredients intending to make my first partial. It was going to be an APA. Now that the temperature has plumetted, I was wondering if I could use the same grains/extract to make a lager instead. I don't have a temperature controller. What I have is:- 2.2kg Joe...

Was just browsing through the Vintage Cellars brochure I got today, and I noticed they are selling a couple of beers I hadn't heard of before. Mac's Blonde and Mac's Coppertop. I looked up Mac's website and apparently they're a microbrewery whose beer is marketed by (who else?) Lion Nathan. I...

I was browsing in Vintage Cellars this arvo (as you do) and I noticed they had this beer called Hollandia on special: $9 a six-pack or $28 a carton. So I bought a six-pack to try. Well I've just tried it and it's not too bad. Similar to Heineken and a lot cheaper to boot. Might go back and buy a...

I've just found out that there will be a home show at Rosehill racecourse, starting this Friday and finishing on Sunday. There will be various amusements available, including a section dedicated to homebrewing. It might be worth checking out. :chug: More details can be found at...

Dropped into Amatos at Leichhardt tonight, just for a browse, and walked out ten minutes later with an armfull of grog. Their beer is only available in the coolroom, which is not really conducive to browsing. Anyway... i grabbed a sixer of Schofferhofer Hefeweizen for $20 (not a bad price) and...

I have read about this style of beer, on this and other forums, but I have never tried one. I've checked out the local bottle shops, with no success. Even Northmead Cellars, which has a great range of imported beers, doesn't stock any. Can anyone help? :(

Bought a couple of these from a good local bottle shop (Northmead Cellars). I'd really love to have a go at brewing a clone, but I've only brewed with kits and a few additives so far. Has anybody got a simple recipe that goes close to this beer?