Recent content by JimRobbo

G'day all, Do we have any brewers currently residing in Alice? It Feels like there is somewhat of a blackhole in the brewing universe up here, but where there's a will - there's a way! Also, If we can get a group together, it will make purchasing/freight a bit more cost effective with regards...

Jesus! I didn't scroll down far enough to see that. The Tug and Shoot should be followed by the 'Scoot' Imo...

Team, Homebrew comp being held during the Seymour agricultural show, grand final weekend. Two longnecks required for entry, several categories available with cash prizes I believe. I'm told there is no need to attend, just drop off your beers either in Seymour or to a location in Melbourne...

Nope just the 50g, throwing in the leftovers.

Yeah I've found it definitely helps with overall body and building a dense creamy head ( like mine ). I figured it might be an essential element in brewing a porter or stout but it seems like its the roasted grains that determine that.

Ta manticle, what does the flaked barley do for it in terms of a definition. E.g without it, would you still call it a porter ?

Thanks antiphile, hadn't thought of that one. The ABV is 5.5%, I didn't realise that 40 or so IBU's was enough for a IPA ?

Hey gang, Getting stuck into my latest brew and it's fairly awesome, thinking I'll enter it in the local brew comp next month, the only problem being I don't know what it is or what to call it! Thoughts appreciated: Mashed this at 68 degrees, landed at 43 IBU, US-05 yeast and primed it with...

Asahi ! Kirin ! Sapporo ! Unleash your beastliest clones !

Thanks to all for the feedback. Cheers !

Hey Rick, I have been using a similar setup for a few months now and had great results. "I'm a no chiller" and i transfer from the urn straight to my fermenter via some sterilised hose. Honestly mate my setup is super basic but beers have been great ! All the best

Hi Kev, Thanks for the reply. Homemaking specialised malts sounds interesting. Much of a process ? Reusing yeast is something i haven't tried either. Cheers Jim

Hi Bribie, Wow, there are some interesting methods out there and cheap too ! I'll have to try one of these just out of curiosity. Thanks for the budget brews mate, Cheers

Thanks Newtown, When I get half an hour i'll take a look ! Cheers Jim

Hey Mate, That list is from a supplier in Bendigo. I guess freight will be your issue ? Here's a link http://www.bendigomaltnhops.com/ I won't mention the prices, but they are on the website. It does seem to be good value in comparison to the Melbourne mob that i've been using. Cheers Jim