Recent content by Fred_the_Big_Cat

I have had a Grainfather on order for a month now and after seeing HBHB's post, just rang my local brew shop to speak to them about the upgraded version. Was told that this is what they have been waiting on and it should be available for me to pick-up on Wednesday - yah.

Thanks Fellas Just an update. My error didn't turn out half bad. Good wheat flavour with a dry slightly bitter finish. No cloves or banana of course but still very drinkable

Thanks McKenry - I just hate to drink bland beer and that I fear this will end up as with the light hoping in the wort. Ah well it will be a lesson particularly when I actually had the correct yeast on hand.

Thanks McKenry Any thoughts on what could be done to improve the flavour profile at this stage?

Hi I started a Brewers Selection Hefeweizen on Friday but instead of a german wheat beer yeast, I used Safale S-04 English Ale Yeast by mistake. Fermentation was initially vigorous but has now slowed down. Any idea on how this will turn out, and problems that I may have in the final product?

Hi msabell S&W PA is a lovely beer, I first had it on tap while travelling through Byron Bay and later got hold of a six pack from a bottle shop - don't remember if it was Dan Murphy's or not. I agree with menoetes comment above and couldn't believe the passionfruit notes. Better on tap but...

Hi warra48 As a Dapto based newbie, I am interested in joining the IBUs but your link only takes me to a overview site for the AHB. Any info or assistance that you can provide to access this forum would be appreciated.

Hi Mick, my name is Tim - otherwise known as Fred the Big Cat (don't ask it is a long story) I have also just joined and are located in Dapto - Great to see that there a quite a few brewers in the Illawarra. I had no idea about the IBU and I will certainly join. I have had a life long passion...