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    Books on Homebrewing (Beer)

    I wasn't game enough to try this release. https://www.bacchusbrewing.com.au/products/bot431
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    Sealing electric heating elements

    https://store.brewpi.com/mashing/stainless-steel-heating-elements/heating-element-enclosure-kit-178 I came across this the other day while looking at elements. looks quality Could be similar price to one above by the time you factor in shipping and currency conversion.
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    Dealing with DMS

    So I filled the keggle up with 28L water (preboil volume) to see if putting a board underneath with a towel would help. Couldn't get it passed 96deg. The current element isn't cutting the mustard. I'm on the hunt for an over the side immersion element. I found this one on eBay for around $70+...
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    Dealing with DMS

    Thanks for the help and quick responses. The second last batch was 45% pils. I will pull apart the 2pce ball valve and give it a thorough clean and sanitise as I just flush it a few times with boiling water & sodium perc when cleaning up. Lid is left off during the ramp up and boil. After...
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    Dealing with DMS

    Alrighty gurus, I'm a recently converted BIABer using a custom built 50L keggle with 2200w KK element, done about 5 batches on it. Usual batches are no chill cube 21L into the primary with OGs between 1.040 - 1.060. My 2nd last batch (#33) was a 4.5% red wheat nelson sauv experiment I did...
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    What's with the PC bullshit?

    http://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/pc-brigade-now-calling-for-father-christmas-to-be-renamed-person-end-of-year-holiday2/
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    Oregon State Uni - Craft Brewery Startup Workshop

    Looks great. Oregon has a very strong craft beer industry. Would you require some type of international student visa?
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    Kegging questions, complete newbie.

    Yes, that's what I do. I run a little bit of starsan as a no rinse (ratio of 1.5mL/L) and let it sit in the line for however long. When the keg is ready to be tapped, pour a foamy yeasty glass and tip it. Next glass is drinkable (albeit a little yeasty, one after that is spot on) Do u have a...
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    freezers?

    Hops
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    The best bargain you have bought

    Corny keg, 2.6kg bottle and a reg for $110
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    KegKing now at keg-king.com.au

    I wonder what's going to happen to intertap? Are they a separate company and made in the states or China and sold exclusively by KK?
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    Pitching temp too warm?

    What is your OG and batch size? And are you using 1 packet?
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    Pitching temp too warm?

    Im pretty sure the fermenting temp range for that strain is between 9-15deg C. With the ideal at 11deg C. I would have gone with us-05 with those temps you are looking at.
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