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I had a beer with Dan last night, and we got to talking about our beers in the nationals. Dan to my surprise told me that his beer (RIS) that won BEER OF SHOW at the nationals was made from 3 kits, this was Dans last kit before he made the leap to all grain. I must admit I was a little taken...

Cheers Rowan a very pleasant result I must say, I have had my chest puffed out all day. Best of all the Canberra brewers flag has been held high again. Craig

I have tried some of these and i must say for the size and condition of the brewery Dr Kurtz produces so flavoursome beers

I agree you need both rollers driven, here is a pic of mine i have cut gears so both are driven works a treat. Silicon is added to aluminium to improve the machining ability, it called free machining aluminium Stagger

I have made a number of mills for brewers here in Canberra, also I am a engineer so I think I can help. Firstly forget Aluminium the rollers they simply will not last, mild steel would be a good option however could rust and wear unless heat treated. S/S is by far the best option as it will...

2 pass Chill plate, can run two beers. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Beer-Cold-Plate-hom...1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers i used some Caraamber here's hoping it will work out

Just doing my grain for my brew day and don't have enough Crystal (light) whats a good replacement? Stagger

There are a number of ideas on pitching temps, i believe that you should pitch below fermenting temps and allow the temp to rise. Others pitch at say 18-20 and have a fast start to fermentation; each one has an upside and a down side. I believe you can taste the different flavours in both but...

Rowan i was after balance I guess, such a small addition you could leave it out all together if you like or replace with Carapils. The all grain process should give good head retention as is, this sort of beer I believe is yeast driven IE clean and crisp but make a big starter. Have a crack it...

This is my Dortmunder that won the Nationals last year. 44l o.g 1.048 86.5% Pilsner 9.6% Munich 1 1.9% Wheat 1.9% Caramunich 1 60g Perle 16g N/brewer 18g Hallertauer 35g Saaz 2042 yeast Stagger

They are still there but dont brew beer anymore, Richard from the Wig & Pen brews Ginger beer there to the best of my knowledge.

FYI 2042 Danish Lager Yeast. Rich, Dortmund-style, crisp, dry finish. Soft profile accentuates hop characteristics. Flocculation - low; apparent attenuation 73-77%. (46-56 F, 8-13 C)

Rowan i make my Dortmunder with Wyeast 2042, and have had good results with it. The 2001 IMHO would not suit that style, it is more suited to Pilsener Urquell of cause and Oktoberfest and others that are really malt driven, I think you tried my Oktoberfest at my house the other week that was...

I arranged a brew day for the Canberra brewers a couple of months ago and it was absolutely one of the best days of brewing, Richard took us through tasting and history of the beer you will not be disappointed. Contact Richard beforehand and try to arrange for him to be there Stagger

I have the same mash tun i also use a copper one clear runnings in 1-2L. Stagger

Rowan if you going to our meeting this week I can make a nut for you at work, if you sure its 5/8 BSP. I have some brass hex bat and I can drill and tap the thread for you, let me know. Stagger

I am doing it right know, I have a lager stop at 1020 so placed the stirrer under and away I go. This is not the first time I have tried it, around 6 months ago I had a ale stop, gave it a stir and away it went. I have had no bad flavours or watery beer for the one time I tried it, however I...

I have s/s rollers and use a straight knurl, i find that i gives a better crush over. Stagger

This is my favourite ale yeast; I tend to ferment at the lower end 18c as it give a cleaner product IMO. As for diacetyl never had a problem with this yeast, dont take it of the yeast to early. Stagger