Recent content by Giddo

Hey Gibbon. Just my 2c worth. I recently put together my first keezer. It's a Fisher & Paykel H 220 (216 litre I think but wider and slimmer than the H215). I went with a font on top for the following reasons: Mostly because I prefer the look of it. Limited space and was worried about the...

Great stuff, all advice noted. Table sugar. 5 mins before flame out. Stir like I mean it. Cheers all.

Wow, nice one chaps. Recipe advice and a (modern) history lesson in three short posts. Surprised to hear that refined sugar is a common ingredient for sure. Bang goes my assumption that the English ales I grew up on are somehow purer (ie more "real") than Aussie beers! I searched for "white...

Hi all, Hoping someone can correct/confirm my thinking is sound. I brew (BIAB all grain) with a mate, and the next beer on his list is from a British CAMRA book (can't remember the name). The recipe is for a Worthingtons White Shield IPA. Recipe calls for 3.3kg pale malt + 275 g crystal malt...

Thanks. Yes I was planning to see how much sludge was in there, and have a stab at Wolfy's yeast rinsing. From there I will use the mrmalty calculator as a starting point, and save the rest for another brew. I've made myself a stir plate as well, so half thinking I could use a bit less of the...

Great, thanks Stux & Ferg, appreciate it. I will get it kegged one day next week when I'm back for a couple of days, and get the cube going. :D Cheers

Hi all, Sorry to resurrect this thread. I've just found out I am going to be out of town for most of February. In my position, would you: a) Give your house keys to your mates to enjoy the beer b) Leave it in cold conditioning (still in primary) for another month (which would be a total of 5...

Update: The Bar Keepers Friend turned up, and it works a treat. Thanks for the tip Jurt! Kitchenware Direct has it back in stock again in case anyone is after some: http://www.kitchenwaredirect.com.au/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Cleanser-340g $9.95 + postage Cheers giddo

Great, thanks Raven. In terms of timing for the temp drop - how long after the gravity stabilises would you recommend? Straight away or wait a few days / a week / ? Cheers

Hi all, I have two BIAB brews under my belt now; one is sitting in the fermenting fridge, and the other I no-chill cubed. My questions relate to the brew that is in the fermenter now. I know this sounds like another "has it finished fermenting yet" question, but stay with me.... Background...

And thanks Dicko! Argh, didn't plan on having to make a decision!! :D

Great thanks Brad. Lifesaver. (and Dr Smurto of course!!)

Hi all, I've been waiting to have a crack at the Dr's Landlord recipe since a few days after the site upgrade (when the recipe DB went AWOL). I've waited patiently, but my Wyeast pack is getting older by the day (strange that) so I was wondering whether anyone can help me out and post it up if...

The one in your second link is available locally: http://www.kitchenwaredirect.com.au/Cookwa...d-Cleanser-340g Claims to remove rust based on the product image. $9 + $10 postage. I have some on its way to me now, will update with results.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Looks like bar keepers friend is the first option. I will try to get my hands on some ASAP. In the meantime I guess I just have to clean it thoroughly just before I brew. Cheers