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Just ordered a 140L stock pot for $74.01 delivered to Sydney. Ian...

Hi Andy, What was the shipping price from QLD to VIC? Ian...

Hi Steve, I use Torrified Wheat instead of Flaked Barley in my stouts. Ian...

I use White Labs WLP002 English Ale. This is reported to be a strain from Fullers. Ian...

All the best Gerard ! Thanks for the advice, service and great prices. So which Melbourne cricket club is going to get the pleasure of your company? Ian...

Here's a new twist to pumpkin beer. Link

Here's what Dr Clayton Cone has to say: Link 1 If you want more info then: Link 2

20 plate heat exchangers/wort chillers $99.00 Link

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I brew and she drinks, works well. She loves a heavy stout which makes it our 'house ale'. I'm usually the designated driver as I need to keep her happy in case she sees how much the new HERMS is costing !!

The instruments and processes used to measure the strength of excisable beverages must be able to produce a result with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.2% of the actual alcoholic strength. And the breweries exploit this legislation.

I put in foundation water (cover the false bottom) then grain then water again while stiring.

Vegemite is a great yeast nutrient. Probably it is being used with other ingredients such as tomato paste/sauce to help the yeast thrive.

Wasn't sure where to put this but I recently bought a 30 plate Heat Exchanger (ebay) and the seller emailed this morning with: "I am getting in a trial order of 10 units that are very similar to the mashmaster / chillout HE with 1/2" stainless barbs built in. I am thinking about $129 delivered...

It was 21st June 1991 and I went to that gig after seeing Roosters and St George play st the SFS. Lemmy was in a shit mood casue people were booing him and stuff was being chucked on stage. I ended up loosing a shoe that night and almost got flattened by an angry biker. All up a good night I...