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Press release from February from Coopers announcing that there will be celebrations. And a special beer. http://www.coopers.com.au/media/96787/coop..._300_%20_2_.pdf

I would take a few of the buckets if they're spare.

Four extra, and they will be happy to drink anything

So I have my IPA and an American Brown all ready (only six sleeps to go!) and can't wait to see what everyone else brings. I also have some non-brewer mates who are keen to come. I assume that they are welcome as long as they pay the $10 and I bring extra beer?

1. Wolfy: 2556 Burton 1, 2100 Devon 1 2. mxd - 1508, 3524,1004 3. groucho - 3 or 4 4. Mayor of Mildura - 2 or 3 5. Mintsauce - 4500, 4008, 3504, 3524, 2100, 1000, 5705 6. bjay-2556 burton, 3524 yorkshire 7. Korev - TV3 and Yorkshire 2 8. RdeVjun: 1500, 2000, 2540, 3524, 4008, 4500. I'd happily...

In my first (and only) AG schwartz, I used proportianally more Carafra I rather than a Carafra III Special as that's what my LHBS had in stock. I think it tastes a little more roasted and malty than I would have prefered, but I have had only praise so far.

like this? :D

I heard from the Bluetongue head brewer that they add a ginger extract after ferment for their ginger beer these days. Originally they used real ginger, but don't any more as this is more consistent.

Most importantly, these are the best tasting beers I have ever made.I bought all my grain pre-crushed in mid may. I've just pitched a brown ale and think I have understand things a bit better. I think I was mistaking brewhouse efficiency for mashtun efficiency, and my mash was far too thick. I...

Also: I just saw this on that american forum. does anyone else think that skateboard grip tape might work rather than a proper mill? or am I just hopeful. http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/using-past...84/index48.html

So First post. I've been lurking here for a while, I think I either need to invest some more, or improve my processes. I'm on my fourth AG, an IPA for the sydney brewshare at the taphouse in darlinghurst, and I have been very hit and miss so far. I'm not worried by my hop utilisation, but I...