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  1. RiRo

    Forgotten Batch

    I'm only just getting back into things ... but years ago (YEARS AGO!) when I was brewing, I left a batch in the fermenter for probably 2 months ... when I got around to doing something with it, it had similar floating bits. But it smelled and tasted okay, we we kegged it, carbed it and served...
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    Maintain Different Carb Levels In Kegs

    This is what I was thinking but wasn't sure how to say it :D I have 4 flow control taps on my fridge so line length isn't a real issue ... now to convince SWMBO that I need to pick up an add on regulator (which I have researched and found one to fit my kit) so we can enjoy the two different...
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    Maintain Different Carb Levels In Kegs

    Not 100% sure where to post this ... I did a site search but couldn't easily find an answer, I guess I could have checked google - but eh, I'm already typing now. If I carbonate two different styles of beer (in kegs) to differing levels ... can I use a single serving pressure (ie - 7-9PSI) to...
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    Counter Balancing Bitterness Post Fermentation/kegging

    Primary fermentation lasted for around 3 days - violent airlock activity - and then from the 4th day I never saw it pop another bubble, water levels in the airlock remained constant until I kegged it on the 11th night. As the SG was constant the 3 days prior to that night I assumed it was done...
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    Counter Balancing Bitterness Post Fermentation/kegging

    Huh ... it was constant at 1.012 for 3 days ... total time in fermenter was 11 days. You're saying it should have dropped to around 1.004 - 1.002 ??
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    Counter Balancing Bitterness Post Fermentation/kegging

    Thanks for the responses guys ... I didnt think the hopbag was adding any bitterness, so I can only assume from the feedback that the dry enzyme (which Ive never used in a brew before) is what's causing this really strange taste. I'll leave it for a month and come back to it. Should I leave it...
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    Counter Balancing Bitterness Post Fermentation/kegging

    Right ... so I picked up some K&K stuff at Brewcraft a few weeks ago and asked for a Carlton Draught recipe (aye, I know ... fairly ordinary, but its what I drink when I duck out with friends for a drink so wanted some on tap at home) ... anywho, its all done and dusted and came up reasonably...
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    Js 150 Lashes Pale Ale

    Sounds amazing ... I just got back from the brew shop today with the next 2 batches of stuff to put on, but I'm pretty sure I'll be trying something similar once those brews I picked up today are underway and approaching the kegs. Cheers
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    Parts I Will Need For A Keg Fridge Conversion.

    Thought I'd add to this thread - its in line with what I'm doing at the moment. Concerning JG valves and line splitters, I came across these ... they seem pretty nifty, expandable etc. Anyone used them? Got any advice? I've also read in this thread that including a one way check valve per...
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    Council Pick Ups

    I rang our council (Darebin - Melbourne) the other day as I needed to 'prune' (ie, totally remove) this bloody ugly hedge in our front yard .. they told me they no longer do green waste collection of tied up piles of branches, and gave me the address for the local 'tip'. Anyway, $96 later I had...
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    Removing The Plastic Lining From Fridge Door

    I just picked up a Hoover 480L Black Orchid fridge from a friend which I am planning to modify into a 4 tap kegerator .. its working but missing the fridge door seal. That's not really an issue, I've ordered a replacement seal :) My question is ... to fit several kegs in the fridge I needed...
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    Getting Back Into Things

    Thanks Chris! When I get into things I tend to get a little carried away ... 3 brews on at the same time might be a little much, but I want beer! Picked up my first 4 x 19L kegs today along with beer lines, taps, regulator etc etc. Now, just need to get the fridge tomorrow and the CO2...
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    Ebay, Gumtree and FB Marketplace

    8 kegs, kegerator, CO2 tank .... Not bad for the price ....
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    Getting Back Into Things

    Howdy folks It's been a good 12 years since I've done any brewing. My friends and I back in Adelaide used to do HEAPS (good Adelaide expression) back in the day ... after moving to Melbourne and getting rid of all my gear I'm really looking forward to getting back into things. Man do I wish...
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