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How did your mead go at the National Comp? Did you enter it?

Thanks for the kind words Stew. I enjoyed judging with your Dad and getting his insights into each beer. Brendan

Hi Andy, We are driving down to MEL tomorrow and need some info about what to do with the kegs we are bringing for club night. Where and when do we drop them off? Is there a person we need to contact? Any info would be great. See you there. Brendan.

It's not a good picture Barls. We can still see your face. :D

According to last years thread there was over 210 entries

Thanks for picking up the ball and running with this guys. FYI this is the same weekend as Beervana in NZ so I wont be able to steward. I was hoping to come along and assist. Maybe next year. Cheers, Brendan

Hi all, I have two brand new Crankenstein grain mills for sale. The mills have never been used, and they come with home made base plates and hopper plates. Please see the pictures for more details. The base plate is about 28 x 40 cm and of 19 mm thick solid pine. The hopper plate and the side...

I have a similar esky and didn't want to stop it from being an esky when i needed it. I made a manofold and siphon via a hose over the lip of the esky. Cheers Brendan

Pitch cold and allow to ferment out. Then lager at 2c for at least the same time you fermented at. Then carbonate and drink.

Raja, Enter your best beer. Even if you don't place go for the feedback. The judge doesn't know you and will provide impartial comments on your beer that can help you improve. I have been making beer for 10 years and have been doing all grain for 6 months. I will be entering my first comp in 8...

Croz, Thanks for hosting the day and allowing visitors to come along. I had a great time. Did you end up pitching into the gutter or did you go for the spentaneous fermentation? :D I can barely wait forthe next brew day you have. Cheers to everyone else who talked beer and made it a good...