Recent content by beerman101

I just wanted to vent my spleen. I have recently tried both the "Wal's Lager" and the "Rapid Creek Pilsner" from The country Brewer and have been bitterly disappointed with the resulting brews. I think that The Country Brewer Franchise has become more preoccupied with maximising their profit...

G'day brewers I have become very interested in broadening my horizans and making the move from extract brewing to allgrain brewing. I am looking for a good simple begginers book for all grain brewing to get me going. Also what is the cheapest way to get started?? All sugestions are welcome Cheers

I now know better thanks to this forum. I only recently discovered this forum and am bloody glad I did.

The dude at the home brew shop said pitch at about 25 degrees. I didn't think that an extra couple of degrees would be too significant.

G'day fellow brewers. I pitched a Wyeast Pils Urquell 2001 liquid yeast a couple of days ago into my brew at about 27 Degrees, I left it in my thermo controlled fridge overnight at 25 degrees untill fermentation was evident, (as per instructions). Then I brought the temp down to 10 degrees. As...

I would up the temp to around 24-25 deg and wait an extra 48 hours. It should be ready then.