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I always struggle to get the wort below about 22C when chilling using an immersion chiller so will fill the fermentor at that temp, close and put airlock on to chill down to 18 or so in the fridge before pitching yeast. What is the risk of infection from the air coming in through the airlock as...

a mate and I recently brewed the epic according to the CYBI recipe using Australian hops adjusted as they were 7.6a a. Drinking that beer fresh, in a taste off, we liked our versions better than the real thing albeit they both finished a tad drier around 1010-1011. It was right as we picked...

did a golden ale with the galaxy Ella blend recently and loved the spiciness I got from that, only used it in small amounts dry hopping (1/2 gram/ litre with the other half galaxy and loved the result.

Having done a heap of research, I think the solvent like flavours I'm getting relate to pitching at too high a temp, something which has happened more since the immersion chiller struggles to get 20 odd litres to below 25 degrees at the moment and not oxygenating. I used to boil 7 litres and...

g'day All, Since moving to BIAB I have noticed a sharp increase in the level of esters produced, especially early in the fermentation. these flavours definitely wane over time with a two week primary and I've also racked to secondary to try to reduce the esters. initially I thought it was hot...

why not try galaxy bittering at 30 minutes, upping the amount to get the required IBU for the recipe? Should give less harshness but also add some flavour, win win.

They're in long neck beer bottles, maybe it is an infection but that doesn't explain why the four in the fermentation fridge were so good.

Just had my second skunked bottle from consecutive brews, these are stored in the shed in Adelaide where the temps have fluctuated recently drastically from night to day. would this be enough to invite the skunk in? They are uncovered although no direct sunlight gets in. I always leave four or...