Recent content by downundah

OG was around 1036 and FG was 1010. They taste spot on, even after only a couple of weeks in the bottle. My wife wasn't a beer drinker when I first met her, but over time I've managed to get her to drink Corona. When I said I was going to home brew a Cerveza, she was the biggest sceptic going...

I'll take that on board - thanks. As I am only starting out I haven't yet invested in anything to reduce the temps. Having said that, I tasted the Cerveza last night after 2 1/2 weeks in the bottle and it was sensational. It far exceeded my expectations. It was extremely bright, with no off...

Thanks guys, There was condensation inside the lid and from memory the OG was around 1035. Everything was cleaned and sanitised twice so this shouldn't have been an issue. A good point about the drop in temps in SEQ. First batch was pitched at 27 degrees and maintained consitently at around 28...

I've just bottled my second brew, a Coopers Canadian Blonde. The first brew I put down was a Mexican Cerveza and after a day the airlock went crazy. Then after bottled the PET bottles hardened within a few days of secondary. However with the Canadian Blonde, I don't recall the airlock bubbling...

I've just put down my first brew in over 10 years, so am a little rusty. I put a Coopers Cerveza down on Friday (Australia Day) at 8pm, with yeast pitched at approx 27 degrees. I know this is not ideal but I live in QLD so couldn't be avoided with the equipment I have. Fermentation began almost...

Bundaberg Ginger beer bottles - what an awesome idea! They make Bundaberg GB in a larger bottle too (700 - 750ml). I'm fairly new to brewing, but was a big fan of the PET screw top idea rather than capping. This seems like a good way to get the best of both worlds...

Hi all, Just by way of introduction, I am brand new to brewing. I have only ever tried to brew once before when I was about 18 (over 10 years ago) and whilst the brew I made was drinkable, it was far from impressive. Now that I'm a bit older and more patient, I've decided to have another crack...