Recent content by HazyNick

Im keen

Thanks Jan Yes calibrated prior to first use, I have only used it for 5 brews so far. Good to know that the manual hydrometer is still the way to go. Cheers Nick.

Hi all I have been using rapt pill for a number of brews now and I like it. It provides me with the information I want and allows me to monitor my brew easily. The only issue I seem to have is the difference in the OG reading compared to my Hydrometer. For example, my current brew, which I...

Hi all Into my third year of brewing; all grain brewing 35 litre Brewzilla allrounder (I ferment under pressure) Recently purchased RAPT Pill and RAPT controller (2nd brew using this) I seem to have a lot if issues with my gravity. I've been using recipes online, I'm just brewing my 4th...

Yes just an extra precaution. Can't hurt

I use an allrounder and have only recently started doing this, third brew now. I like convenience so I simply purchased a dry hop pack Dry Hopping Magnet And Bag Pack » Aussie Brewmakers. So far so good. I also got some great feedback on this forum so I enclose my magnet in a small sanitised...

Great giveaway, I'm in thanks

Not a problem, and a good question. I also dry hop using magnets and hop bags. I also pressure ferment so I am also interested to see if this has an effect on the performance of the digital hydrometer

Great thanks.

Hi everyone I was after any feedback, reviews, recommendations on digital hydrometers. I have no problems using my $15 hydrometer, however am intrigued by the tilt and ifloat options. I would see not having to take samples during fermentation as a benefit. I have seen reviews, David Health is...

thanks, one last question, perhaps for beergee. I have read that leaving hops in too long is not good and creates grassy flavours. With leaving the magnet attached and sliding into the wort, do you generally then pull the hops out after 3/4 days or you don't thin it matters?

Thanks everyone, I now have my magnets and hop socks. Does everyone also use something to weigh the socks down in the beer? I've read that you get a better result if the hops aren't just sitting on top. I've also read that people sanitise the socks, just wondering if adding hops to a wet sock...

Great thanks Yes I have been reading about the magnet solution. I might give that a try, it seems less complicated than the hop bong. Any recommendations on where to get them? What is your definition of a strong magnet? Sorry not a scientific bone in my body. Cheers

Hi all thanks for the feedback. Hops are Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic Yeats is Lallemand New England American East Coast ale (dry) I am now planning on beginning the Cold crashing process on the Wednesday (day 11) and kegging Friday (day 13) In regards to oxidisation, yes I have to release...