Recent content by gavcol

Jayzus !!! that's a bit different from the advice I received back when I last brewed. Is it new types of yeast/malt that allows this ? Any recommendations for a yeast/malt combo that would allow only a week or so to brew & carbonate the 19ltr cornelius kegs ? If only a week then I'll give it a...

Lol... ya technically it can be done but not gonna taste great. I used to leave them sit for 6-8 weeks before. advice back then was leave for more than 3 months but could never wait that long !! ;)

Hi, Just got back in the game with a new kegerator after the last one died. Have 2 brews on but wont be ready in time for having a few lads over for a poker night in 2 weeks. Where can I get 19ltr refills in Sydney (metro) these days ? Did a search already. Found some brew search sites like...

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Awesome thanks. I'll give it a go. I was hoping it was only going to be that controller. Is it definitely a series 2 controller though ? Thanks again Gav

Hi all, I have a Euro Grand Kegerator, bought 11 yrs ago and had very good service from it but it's finally started playing up. The display auto switches repeatedly between F & C temps and the fridge doesn't work for very long. I tried leaving it off for a few hours and then turned it back on...

Get me back in the game ;)

Silence only because I was working on average 80+ hours a week for the past 8 months Even my kids hardly ever saw me.

What ?? Nothing wrong with Esters, each yeast has its own ester profile...... depending on the flavour you want, esters can add a fruity spicy flavour, though I agree they can be a bit volatile. Also, I'm not brewing lager !! fusel alcohols are bad for lager yes... but not ale (depending on yer...

Same here, I got a fish pond heater for $28, Why waste time and money with heat pads or heat blankets...... they're inefficient, use more power and waste heat. Drop yer fishpond/aquarium heater in the middle of the brew and all heat goes to the brew. It has a thermostat so it doesn't burn yer...