Recent content by Drewski

I just got one and mines a different temp controller built into it as it doesnt say stc1000 like the video and I can set the temperature but can't work out how to set anything else as no instructions. I assume should be a a delay temp for it to turn back on when it drops a degree etc?

My spunding valve is on the way from keg king, i did not actually realise you could remove the PRV and use an airlock or blowoff. My first beer in it i opened the bottom valve after a few days, second beer i did open from start. It does seem better to open from the start i must say, saves...

Will beer overcarb without a spunding valve attached? Seems like this should really be sold with the spunding valve or it is not going to work real well as is?

Depends how sticky do you like the floor to be i guess?

Sounds like a faulty thermostat, i use a crown urn concealed element and never had an issue. As im sure many others do too. My money is on you have scorched and burnt grain onto the element. Only issue i ever had was with Rye scorching and covering the element making the thermostat turn off...

Gelatin will work wonders, i follow the below guide. Should get the beer crystal clear after a day or two. First pint or two will be very cloudy. http://www.bertusbrewery.com/2012/06/how-to-clear-your-beer-with-gelatin.html

What was your initial recipe? Did it have Rye or Wheat? I once had the rye malt scorch on my concealed element and that will stop the boil, maybe something similar happened to you.

Would drop the temp ASAP, Instructions you read are for a top fermenting Ale yeast not a lager.. Also with a dry lager yeast usually two packets are suggested to get the initial yeast count. You did start high temp wise which some people do to get yeast kicking with lagers, but would drop to...

Kolsch Yeast. WLP029 German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast From a small brewpub in Cologne, Germany, this yeast works great in Kölsch and Alt style beers. Good for light beers like blond and honey. Accentuates hop flavors, similar to WLP001. The slight sulfur produced during fermentation will disappear...

After having the starter in the fridge do people warm it up first before pitching? If you let it warm up do you tip out the excess wert first or?? In the past i have just tipped the lot in due to using a demijohn that wont fit into fridge, just got a better vessel now i can get into the fridge...

I have 4 in the keezer and 3 conditioning at room temps in the closet. No issues, no different to storing bottles.

I keep the urn in for mash out without problem while burner is going, i have this crown urn addon however. http://www.fullpint.com.au/crown-urn-strainer/

Thinking of getting one of these anyone have thoughts.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181652223462?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT They are a glass spirit thermometer.

Yhea Jewelry scales are the go for hops.

Yep must have been in the 20 as got my experimental hop sample.. Excellent service as always getting the order the day after ordering.