Recent content by brauhaus

Hi Giz, I have had exactly the same problem but with a variety of yeasts (coopers, safale, and whitelabs). I have had 6 batches go all at once, all showing exactly what you are describing. I think in my case it is a bacterial infection. Not really sure though.

Hi Thirsty, I have just had a look at the brewcraft filter, I can see what you are talking about with it being sandwiched in. I was thinking of the filters with the double "o" rings around the top which have to be pushed in to the collar, they are notorious for slipping out if they are turned...

Hi, I hope you don't mind me wading into this topic, as an ex filtration technician: Can I ask what size is the filter? In both inches (length) and pore (micron) size? The only reason I can see that you are getiing air bubbles appearing on the outlet side is from insuffient purging of the...

Thank you both. What's brewing looks promising.

Hi guys, anybody know if there is a home brew shop in any of these areas? There used to be on in Clovelly Rd but that doesn't appear to be there any more. There was also one on Botany Rd, Botany, but this closed down just about the time I was starting to look into brewing. At the moment I go to...

Yeast is a living organism. When you freeze it the tiny water particles have tiny shards like glass that protrude through the cell walls and this is what will kill your yeast. It would be like someone peircing your body with hundreds of sharp knives all at once, not too good if you want to live...