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Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

For small batches using high AA hops a couple of grams can make a big difference! :icon_cheers:

Hi, There was a thread on here a while ago about digital scales for sale on Ebay that are suitable for measuring small quantities of hops. I've done some searches but I can't find it :blink: Can someone either point me to the thread or give me some suggestions as to some suitable scales...

Hi Folks, I've recently brewed an AG American Amber Ale. While I'm pleased with the results it hasn't come out as "malty" as I would have liked. As a result, I have a couple of questions related to malty flavour. 1. In BCS (p.149) it says that a lower mash temp produces a lighter-bodied more...

Hi Guys, I'm thinking of making an American Pale Ale (AG) for my next brew. I've got a copy of Brewing Classic Styles and I'm interested in trying the "American Pale Ale with Caramel" recipe. Just wondering if anyone has tried this recipe, and also, what commercial beers this is like. Cheers...

Saw this during my travels on the internet today: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world...0329-1cexq.html Cheers, Chris

I'm still a bit confused about this. In my original post I didn't make clear that I don't have a fridge that I can put my fermenter in. However I've just bought a new fridge for the kitchen and there's enough space in it for me to store about a dozen bottles in one of the shelves. I was thinking...

Hi, I'd like to try cold conditioning an ale that I've just brewed. I bulk prime my brews and then bottle them. Just wondering when cold conditioning is done. Should it be done straight after bottling or should the bottles be allowed to carb first? Does it matter? Cheers, Chris

True, but I thought it was worth another thread!

Hi, With my usual hop additions (using hop socks) I remove the hops at the end of the boil before chilling. I'm about to try a flameout hop addition - just wondering how long these hops should stay in the wort. I assume they come out before transferring to the fermenter - is that right...

Thanks Guys! My batch is 20 Litres and I chill using an ice bath. I think I'll take manticle's advice and try flameout this time and try dry hopping in a future batch. Cheers, Chris

Hi Guys, I'm brewing an English Pale Ale today. I'd like the batch to have a nice aroma. I've never tried a flameout hop addition or dry hopping. I plan to add 10g of EKG for aroma but I'm undecided about whether to add the hops at flameout or dry hop. Just wondering what the differences are...

So when it's suggested to "add some simple sugar" to increase attenuation, what's really meant is "substitute so simple sugar for malt" - is that right?

Hi, I've seen mentioned in several places that the addition of simple sugar increases the attenuation. I'm a bit unclear about this. Does this mean adding simple sugar on top of the existing grain or does it mean replacing some? If it's the former, how does adding simple sugar increase...

Hi, I'm planning of brewing a basic porter (AG) so I've been having a read of Palmer. In his Brown Porter recipe he suggests that the roast character is most important. Just wondering if there is a variety of porter that tends more towards the malty side of things? Cheers, Chris

Hi, I've noticed in a few recipes I've come across, that a small percentage of wheat malt is added to the grain bill (say 3% to 5%). I'm wondering what role this plays? Is this primarily for better head retention or does it add flavour too? If it's added for head retention, why isn't it...

Hi, I tend to prefer malt-driven beers however in an effort to "re-educate my palate" I've been trying a few hoppier brews. Yesterday I tried James Squire IPA. To my surprise I didn't find it too hoppy at all. Just wondering whether my palate is adjusting or whether JS IPA is not a...

Hi All, I'm currently fermenting an American Amber Ale using S04. The batch went into the fermenter on 26/03 and the airlock bubbled away vigorously for a few days as usual before slowing down. What I've noticed however is that I'm still getting activity in the airlock but it's happening really...

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Just going off what it says in How To Brew (p.90) :P