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...and if you're doing a longer mash you could always add a little hot water part way through if you want to maintain a precise temperature. cheers reg

A bargain indeed Doc - looks like a great setup. Couple of replies from rec.crafts.brewing regarding manifold holes and slits. http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&....com%26rnum%3D1 cheers reg

I purchased citric acid from the supermarket - should be around the cake ingredients section. I also purchased the chalk from the supermarket - on the label it said non-toxic (sticks of blackboard chalk). I don't know if this is the same as food-grade - hum. If anyone knows a specific...

I think it's bizarre that HBS stores keep hops on the shelf. Cold storage or better still freezer storage should be the norm. I live in Sydney and have never been to Grumpy's but if you're in Adelaide it's certainly worth a trip to have a look. Those brewiser foil packs are also pretty...

You may have already looked at this source - in case you haven't, there's been a lot of discussion about modifying mash ph on the aust. craftbrewing list. I use dark grains for lowering ph. I also use citric acid (as I've found i much easier to obtain than food-grade phosphoric). Last year I...

Looks good GMK - here's one I've used. cheers reg

Well that all went quickly - everyone love's a sale. Apparently there'll still be sausages on the day regardless. cheers reg

Thanks for the info, Doc. It's good to know in advance any info relating to potential import problems. cheers reg

I've not yet tried pride of ringwood yet, though I've read that it adds a lovely aroma. I dryhop using pellets or plugs - I add them directly to the secondary. I've also read of someone adding hop flowers to each bottle for a super aroma. cheers reg

This looks terrific - there must be 50 ft of copper there - should run like a train. cheers reg

These pictures are terrific. Can you send me a parts listing for your bulkhead replacement/tap setup? I've no idea about the slots/holes question, so I just posted a question to rec.crafts.brewing - hopefully we'll get some replies. Keep us updated on how you go - it looks like a great setup...

dextrose or white sugar. cheers reg

Al Korzonas in "Homebrewing Vol 1" writes about metallic flavours "High iron or other metal content in the water is a common source of metallic flavour - get a water analysis and check the iron content" "The use of mild steel kittles, fermenters or utensils can give the beer a metallic taste...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CraftBrewing...g/message/13060 cheers reg

http://www.pbase.com/homebrew/mashlauter_tun Another homemade manifold cheers reg

I'm in Sydney and it's hot here. I have family in the Hunter Valley and it's even hotter. How are people coping with the heat around the country? I'm almost thinking that I just may not brew this weekend if the heat keeps up. cheers reg

It must be around 6-8 weeks since I brewed John Palmer's brown ale and I love it. A delicious drop. cheers reg

This week I'll be brewing a porter and have decided on Barry's recipe (though I have no brown malt - perhaps a trek to the brew store) http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...&t=138&hl=stout Anyone else brewing this weekend? The stout I brewed last weekend is as black as pitch and is...

I haven't used it but have read good reports on promash www.promash.com cheers reg

I don't know why but I woke up at 4:30 this morning and without giving it a second thought - got out of bed and started brewing. There's a stockpot full of grain and dark liquor on the stove, the birds are singing, the sun's up and it's looking like a pretty good day. cheers reg