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I've had crystal clear lagers with other pils as a base as well... Let's blame the malt. :D

My effort with this malt was also a bit hazy, as I think I posted elsewhere. I presumed it was just my methods. Taste is fantastic, but I may have to consider a rest myself next time. Thanks for the feedback. Edit: Just a quick update. I thought I'd check a couple of bottles - visually(!) - and...

I've never done this kit either, however as a general rule, forget bubbling through the airlock as a definitive sign of fermentation. Fermenter seals are not perfect and there is a high likelihood of gas escaping through the seals. The white froth on the surface is a much better indicator of...

There was this Plastic Keg on Ebay pointed to by this Ebay thread which is a similar set-up by the looks and Mothballs post (#124) gives a bit of detail. Apparently you'll still need to dispense with CO2.

Well colour me surprised. I've been pumping out a pint a night to see how quickly it goes off. At day 3 there were solid hints that all was not well. By day 4 it's nearly undrinkable. Harsh sharpness and a hint of vinegar aroma. I thought it would last around a week, but the general perception...

Any good kitchen shop should stock them. There's a place called Tabletop and Kitchen in Adelaide which has plenty of them, but I don't think they are national. Most are well above $20, so Doc's is a bit of a bargain. Search "Kitchenware - Retail" in the Yellow Pages if Kenny beats you to it.

Local? Is that the Wheatsheaf by any chance? Or is there another oasis in town? It's actually good to see LCPA - and others - creeping into the fridges of a surprising number of bars around town now. :beerbang: Could do with a few more with them on tap...

You've got plenty of scope with that style of brew, especially if it's one you enjoy already. Once you've got the hops and bitterness to your satisfaction, you could back off the malt by about 150g and throw in about 250g of Crystal malt. Liquid yeast will make a big difference as well...

I hope the flame suit isn't required. A big part of the idea of the homebrew game is brewing what you like to drink. A couple of comments if I may. At 19l OG would be pretty high, probably around the 1060 mark. You may find that it can handle a bit more bitterness, given a Coopers Real Ale is...

I did my recent "Bohvar Pils" with a single infusion mash. I also have a recent similar Pils recipe done with plain old Pils malt, same method. The Boh Pils is slightly cloudier and noticeably maltier. I'll blame my execution for the clarity. Bottom line, it's fine with a single infusion mash...

This topic quickly went from "Tube for hydrometer" to a discussion about refractometers, but I'd like to try to return briefly to the original topic... Does anyone know where in Adelaide I can pick up a tube for the hydrometer? Preference would be a 100ml glass capable of taking boiling wort...

I've done a 6+ as well. It's much simpler. Cuts out many of the steps. You can't get out of bed and everything - yes everything - happens in the comfort and warmth - soooooooo many varied :o sources of warmth - of your own bed. :( Edit: Actually, it was someone else's bed. I honestly...

I got concerned towards the back end of last year when I really started to ramp up production about the amount of beer on hand and the ease of "just cracking a bottle or two". I generally observe 2 consecutive AFD's, normally early in the week. By the same token, there is always a brew at some...

Some feedback... I tried going the el-cheapo route of buying a bog standard garden pressure sprayer (Bunnings 5l, $9.87) and trying its existing air pump for dispensing. I bottled a fairly standard Australian Pale Ale primed with around 7g/l cane sugar. After a month in the pressure sprayer the...

Short answer, No. You should be racking pretty close to final gravity, so there should be very little fermenting left to be done. However, there may still be some CO2 produced so it's a good idea to ensure you release the cap periodically (if your racking vessel is a jerry can or similar) or...

I have a small fermenter that handles around 12l and a couple of 11l carboys for conditioning which just happens to be my All Grain maximum batch size... for now. There's another baby fermenter on the way soon so I can split normal size batches and brew side by side with different yeasts. The...

*******! And congrats. Looking forward to those fishy ales... :beer:

Maximum 23l, but increasingly as I preference taste over volume, the batch sizes are getting smaller in size, but bigger in taste.

Relax, Don't Worry, Have A Home Brew. Forget about airlocks and bubbling. Too unreliable. SG and visual signs are the best indicators. scottsdale... RDWHAHB. And check the temperature!

When you get to mashing you will need to boil the entire volume of extracted wort. With extracts that's already been done for you as part of the production process. The boil for extract recipes is primarily to extract bitterness and flavour from the hops. Extraction rates vary with the gravity...