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Best to do the teabag as per instructions and put it in the keg with the liquid just before adding the rest. Easy, no floaty bits and get your hop hit. B) cheers BB

You could still order 5 gallon wood kegs of XXXX in the early '60's, if I remember correctly. Weddings, parties, anything! Now that was "Nectar of the Gods". BB KK

BG, That was "The Black Death", toucan of Coopers Stout and Dark Ale. A formidable drop. Lucky we got to drink some, as most of it climbed out of the fermenter and on to the laundry floor. I also do brews to 19L now for the keg, and so it would have been a tad stronger than normal...

DBPD, You took readings after 5 days. 1016 is too high, I suggest leaving ALL brews in the fermenter for 14 days. After that time the yeast will clean up and the wort will start to clear. I reckon 1008 -1010 with that brew. Also, 500g dextrose would not go astray, put a bit more ooooomph into...

Coopers Real Ale is an underrated fine drop of ale, IMHO. BB

Fourstar, I see your reasoning. My local HBS has only Fermentis packet yeasts at $4.60 a pop, so two packs gets a bit exy for me. I've done only one pack pitched at 18 and is now in the fridge on it's way down to 12 -15. I let you know how it goes. cheers BB

Ivan, Thanks for that, sounds good. How long did it take to ferment out? Was it (whispers) a lager yeast or an ale yeast with the pack? I haven't tried Muntons for yonks, may give it a go. cheers BB

Fourstar, Just going on what's on the Saflager S23 packet. Evidently you know more than they do! :icon_cheers: BB

ph, If you pitch at room temp then chill slowly in the fridge, one packet will do. If the wort is at lager temps ( 10dC or so), you will need 2 packs to get it started. cheers BB

Thanks for all the replies, Well I got one outside as a control, the other 2 get the warm night treatment, I have seen a significant improvement even after 2 days in the warm fridge. I have photos of the original 3 at the start of this experiment and will post up, in a weeks time, photos of...

Rob, 1018 sounds a tad high, considering the fermentables you mention. I would definately raise the temp to at least 22 and give it a few more days, and certainly rouse the yeast. This should finish at around 1010 to 1012. I would not bottle it yet. Another week won't hurt. BB

:icon_offtopic: I do a lot of gardening and less of brewing, but I had a flash of inspiration this arvo about warm fridges (tempmate controlled) and cold miserable tomato seedlings. :unsure: The fridge is at a constant 20dC, the outside temp at the moment (SE Qld) is about 20, but...

r, Thanks. I have sent Doreen an email about purchasing 100g packs. I also mentioned I was a member of this forum, with over 3,000 members etc etc., so they may see the commercial potential there. Surely importing 100g packs of hop pellets would not cause great panic, pulling of hair, and...

Thank you Mr Cooper. :ph34r: "Natural Conditioning Clean and sanitise the keg thoroughly. Prime with sugar at the rate of 4g per litre. Rack via a piece of sanitised, flexible tubing so that the beer runs to the bottom of the keg. Leave 5 10 cm of headspace at the top. Seal the keg then...

Thanks for the info, DJR. Looks like the little public servants have again sat down and devised ways of making life difficult (read more expensive) for the rest of us. cheers :icon_cheers: BB

Hello dere fellow P. A.'s No reply from NZ yet, will send them a reminder in a few days. Must have good local business. :icon_cheers: cheers BB

T, I agree with wg. It is best to try out a can using the method recommended by the manufacturer. Then you can tweak it on the next brew, if needs be. Some kits, especially Morgans, are damn good without any extra malt or hops. cheers BB.

bbl, That link is broken. Bucko, Don't know about mashing up bananas, but what about some banana flavouring essence, there must be some available for the "moonshine" mob. :ph34r: Try your local HBS. Does this beer go well with ice-cream? <_< cheers BB

Hello dere fellow quaffers, :( With the Aus $ being worth around N.Z. $1.25, NZ hops would be a good buy at the moment. I just sent an email to that NZ hops joint to see if they can post some over. Let ya's know. cheers BB

I just used a tin in my Blue Mountain lager concoction. Nice taste! Sort of sweet malty. :huh: Dave