If you import a BM50 direct from Germany via FedEx there's a good chance it will arrive with a few dents. This was my experience and the packaging was to blame. I ended up lodging an insurance claim with FedEx for $500+. If you decide to import a unit make sure you take out sufficient insurance...
I store my yeast in beta irradiated 50ml screw plastic tubes (http://www.axygen.com/core_products/50ml-centrifuge-tube). If they are suitable for slants, send me a PM with your postal address and I'll stick a few in the post.
I've been brewing all grain beer for about a year and thanks to AHB most of my recipes have come from the recipeDB and WAYB threads. I want to share my top three brews and hear what you guys rate as your top AHB brews. My top 3 are subtle variations of the original recipes.
1. Stuster's Citra...
I want to aliquot Wyeast packs into sterile plastic tubes.
Should I smack the packs and wait a few days before aliquoting the contents or aliquot directly from un-smacked packs?
How long would aliquots of American and British ale yeast remain viable in the fridge? I will be using them to make...
I started BIAB with a 16L pot. I used to mash 2-3kg of grain in 12 litres of water and rinse the grain with an additional 2L. If I gave the bag a good squeeze Id have 13 litres in the pot at the start of the boil.
Admittedly this was slightly too much for the size of the pot so Id suggest...
I use 10L water containers for brewing small batches. They have a tap at the bottom and cost less than $10 at hardware stores like Bunnings. You just need to drill a hole in the lid to fit the airlock. I routinely brew 9L batches and bottle 8L. If you're just starting AG, it's a great way to...
Apart from reducing the risk of infection does the no chill method offer any other advantages (ie more aroma, less oxidation)?
I currently use slow chill for my AG brews, but with summer approaching it sounds like a no chill approach could be a wise move.