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  1. alcoadam

    Northern brew in Woonona, closed down ?

    I wonder if Alan has bought it back at a steal.... :ph34r:
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    Different wort aeration kits

    Pop top bottle seals are the ones (like the Grolsch). Should be plenty at the local brew shop. I have a few if you get stuck.
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    Different wort aeration kits

    Clever dick... :chug:
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    Different wort aeration kits

    I appreciated the heads-up on this one. I didn't go into too much effort with a solution, though I did notice my "silicon" bottle top seals fit snug around the end of an airstone. So far this has worked a treat :icon_cheers: (would of posted a pic if smarter) :huh: Cheers Bribie.
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    Get into O2 guys, if you're serious about nicer beer

    As far as "medical grade" o2 goes, it is filled with the same stuff that fills the industrial one. When an industrial bottle is returned it will simply be refilled, regardless of what is left in the bottle. "Med grade" bottles will be emptied first, purged, then filled in a vacuum environment...
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    Aldi specials

    I originally paid around $12 a bottle when I first discovered it. Didn't think it was worth that sort of money when I tried it. But after marinating/basting with it, the sugar caramelises up quite nice. I noticed even woollies seems to be stocking it now, not as cheap though. Add just a pinch...
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    Aldi specials

    I think I've tried all of them but have been buying the "Hickory and Brown Sugar" for near 10 years. Used as a marinade/sauce for pork ribs. Done right - the ducks nuts. You wont find this sauce any cheaper. ...Would love to see the "Stubbs" range popping up in Aldi :)
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    Braumeister vs Grainfather vs Robobrew

    This was a good watch and may answer some questions.... ...I'm all for the Brau by the way. :beerbang:
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    Can you blow cold air through a flooded cobra font instead of liquid?

    It wont work very well. Most font fans don't have a huge amount of force behind them. Your "cold air" wont circulate all that well through the glycol tubes which are probably quite narrow and restrictive to airflow. Your only option if wanting to use a fan in that type of setup is to take to...
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    Something munching my hops

    The stuff i have is "food grade" as is simply dusted over the leaves, no fancy tools required. I try not to water the leaves directory after that. I'm not sure what the difference is with what you have, but I'd be making sure there aren't any nasty chemicals in it. Hope that helps.
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    Something munching my hops

    If you can flick the little critters off and add some "Diatomaceous Earth" from Diggers, that is doing the trick at my place. It's an organic pest controller, powder substance. Good Luck.
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    Perlick 545PC taps 'decaying'

    I'm glad someone had success dealing with Perlick, I only got the "runaround". I jumped through all their hoops and got nowhere. Finally I was referred back to an Australian rep who only came back with questions regarding my cleaning process...they were just trying to get out of responsibility...
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    FS - Kiama area...

    Hi folks, Making some space in the brew cave and have the following on offer... BeerBelly False bottom $50 (including postage) Mashmaster Bimetal Thermometer - Still in box (x2) Long thread $30ea (including postage) 3x Fatlock adaptors. New seal kit in all. $40 (including postage) All is...
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    Yesterday Xmas Ham - todays pea ham and porter soup

    Top little recipe Paul! Just finished this one and it tastes fantastic. Went together well with a "Wicked Elf porter" (which I struggled not to drink) and accompanied with a xmas ham from a local farm. Nice little hint of smokiness pairs great with the porter. I think this one will be on the...
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    Braumeister - Tips & Tricks

    Thanks for the tip.
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