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They're a good tap mate, definitely don't throw them out. If you keg or are likely to in the near future I'd hang on to them if it were me.

Yes that was my thoughts too, I only plan on a maximum of 34L so hopefully it will suffice- the Buffalo brand ones apparently do so I'm hoping it's the case with the Apuro (which I believe is just a re-badge?)

Can you provide some more info on the induction unit you've used LC? I've had my eye on a 3000w 15A one for the 50L pot I've got, still not 100% sure though. http://www.nisbets.com.au/apuro-induction-cooktop-hob/CE208-A/ProductDetail.raction

I've got one of these: http://www.anpros.com.au/laboratory-glassware-plasticware/thermometers/ I used the calibrated option, NOT certified but I checked it against a thermapen and a thermometer at the university and it was the same as both. Temps tested were 50c, 66c, and 72c (I figured these...

Should get you in the ball park for a nice American brown ale if you add some hops into a 5 min boil + dry hop at the end of ferment.. Cascade/chinook, Cascade/ galaxy, Centennial/willamette, Cascade/stricklebract, Mosaic, are combos I've enjoyed but really whatever hops you like in your pale.

If you're going to use a thermometer buy once, cry once (a decent lab one is ~$20) and calibrate it in boiling water and an ice slurry. I would have one even if you plan on getting a weldless.

Problem with the 5L demi is you won't be able to ferment 5L of wort in it without making a big mess, you need a larger (at least some) head space.. I have fermented ~3.5L in a 5L erlenmeyer flask with a silicon stopper and blow off tube as a bit of an experiment, it was messy. If it were me I...

Scottydoesknow. Hit up Gumtree and you'll likely get a fridge for free, grab the STC off eBay, if keeping it warm enough is generally the issue you can get a heat belt for ~$20 from eBay also. Sanitation, temp control, yeast management, recipe design are the main ones to nail and you'll be...

When you find yourself crossing the lines you always said were too far: "Learning about water chemistry is taking it a bit too serious, I'll never do that" "Different glasses for different beer? I'll never be that ******" "Who needs more than three fermenting fridges, that's just excessive" "I...

What is that malt pipe made from? I have a bunch of semi finished projects down in man land: Refurbished turntables, MAME arcade machine, 3 x 1v systems, beer engine, rpi fermentation controller/logger for three fridges... I don't see it as a problem (Mrs is happy to leave that domain to me) I...

Pics ALWAYS help. Thousand words, all that jazz.

Intrigued. Count me in.

Just watched that River Cottage Australia segment on fox (must have had a re-run), good viewing... think I'll give Voyager a go once I get through my current grain stock, all for supporting the local cause. Interesting to see how their harvester can detect moisture levels etc of the barley as...

No I haven't, that was also another factor (secondary) in my reluctance to order a large amount straight away. Edit: I was initially angling for just one sample but was told it wouldn't be financially viable to just have one sent over

Sorry forgot to update this, I spoke to one of the yardmasters at Port Botany he said something to the effect of "why the **** you would you put it on a ship, the c*nt will take ****** ages to get here from China and the steves are still gunna cost what they cost mate. Better off shipping the...

I've done : Pilsener base, left one cube as is and cube hopped the other to make an APA ESB base, left one cube as an ESB and added 3L of wort that had 600g of Choc malt steeped for 2hrs and boiled for 20 mins into the other cube (this cube was meant to be a stout but was more like a porter)...

Tough question, almost like 'if you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life..' (That is an impossible question, even ten songs is still a tough ask) My vote is Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, purely because it works in a lager, pils, tripel, alt, dunkel etc, all the Euros. I haven't...

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/recipe/960-little-fellas-pale-ale/ I would also recommend some camping or yoga mats that can be wrapped around the keg and held in place with ratchet straps or similar (an old sleeping bag over the top of all that also wouldn't go astray) to help maintain mash temps...

Jeez that does look pretty tidy, and for pilot brewing would be excellent. I very much like the idea of putting all the ingredients in, setting it up before work and returning home to transfer to fermenter. Now if only I can get the PR spin just right and sell it as a "revolutionary new way...

There's also this day course on the 6th of Oct, $200 introduction to brewing sciences offered by University of Newcastle in Sydney. I don't think you need to be an undergraduate. https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/our-environments/our-campuses-and-locations/sydney/short-courses