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  1. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    Shane S: Galaxy Sparkling Ale: Hazy Golden Blonde, Lingering lacy head around rim. Nice light fruity aroma and a touch of sweetness, touch creamy yeasty. Fine frothy mouthfeel, fizzes up in the mouth. Nice balanced bitterness, touch over carbed on the tongue but very enjoyable.
  2. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    21. JB - Polite Czech Pils. Appearance: Pale Gold and nice and bright. Pours a large bubbly head with large bubbles rising, Head settles to a lacing rim around the glass. Aroma is clean and has a subtle note of cold apple sauce. Nice and clean in the flavour but i find the bitterness a bit...
  3. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    Thanks for the review much appreciated.
  4. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    17% rye equates to 1.2kg in my 20 batch so may be the case, cheers
  5. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    That was my first time, :wub: . 500g White sugar, Lemon juice, boiled it on a butane burner in the shed on a hot day and it turn orange real quick. I second time i used DAP and lemon juice, butane burner outside on a winters day with a candi thermometer and it never got above 110-115. from...
  6. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    Thanks very much for the feedback, Amazing how a bit of time in the bottle can change a beer. When i bottled it the beer was way over with a rye Pumpernickel bread flavour that just dominated everything, and spoonful of cane sugar sweetness @1007. I think next time i brew it i'll drop the...
  7. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    6: Break Beer - Black IPA Nice Big Hoppy Aroma, black with brown at the highlights in the glass, good clarity. light tan head thats holding well and lacing the glass, Hoppy up front on the tongue, bitterness comes through pretty quick and dry roasty finish. Thinner in the body than i would like...
  8. Charst

    VIC: XMAS in July 2013 case swap

    Haha there's my new avatar when I can drag myself off the couch. Best burner lighter I've seen.
  9. Charst

    VIC: XMAS in July 2013 case swap

    Great Day Night. Thanks very much to Glen for Hosting and Manticle, Yob and Co for brewing. Bit shaky today but a big feed and a bit of a lay down i'll be into the swaps. cheers
  10. Charst

    VIC 2013 July Case Swap - tasting thread

    Please indicate when your beer is ready to drink on the list. 1. Manticle - Brown Porter 2. Charst – Saison - Ready to Drink 3. Fikuss – Dunkelweißen - Ready to drink 4. DSGA 5. Whiteferret - Oatmeal Treacle Stout Bottled 3/7/13 let it sit if you want tastes alright now. 6. breakbeer -...
  11. Charst

    Vic 2013 Xmas in July Swap - Recipe thread

    I have Gas tape packed already if thats what you mean yeah? EDIT: normally a stretchy white tape on a blue ring but the bunnings bloke told me the yellow ring was better. can you tell i work in an office? ahha
  12. Charst

    Darken with Age

    dont trust me to far jace i sucked at chem!
  13. Charst

    Darken with Age

    oxidation doesn't always mean oxygen though. oxidation means a loss of electrons from any element to another. the element that loses the electron is oxidised, the one that gains an electron is reduced. I try to think of it as seats around table at a function and some tables at a function are...
  14. Charst

    Vic 2013 Xmas in July Swap - Recipe thread

    Put my hand up for the Cal Chloride but not sure how much is required? I have 20g at the moment but can get more if need be.
  15. Charst

    Vic 2013 Xmas in July Swap - Recipe thread

    Sorry posting on phone but I can supply the second 50L HLT, burner etc.
  16. Charst

    Vic 2013 Xmas in July Swap - Recipe thread

    Grain: 35kg Maris (Name/Weight) (Charst/10kg)(/Whiteferret/10kg)Total 4kg Naked Oats (Name/Weight) (/Whiteferret/2kg)Total 700g aromatic (Name/Weight) Total 1050g biscuit (Technob/500g / breakbeer/550) Total 1050g Mixed crystal (simpsons light, med and dark) 90L...
  17. Charst

    Hopper Whitman - The new "Steam Rail"

    Had the Belgian Wit and the APA, Both ok but nothing great. Hop aroma minimal in the APA.
  18. Charst

    Cutting kegs, what's needed, is it dangerous?

    should be able to find videos on youtube on converting a KEG. if CUB type that where i found guides to removing the spear. "convert cub keg". if your confident youve got rid of all the pressure I guess you dont have to remove spear but i preferred to go the safe route. Ive seen nice Keg Spits...
  19. Charst

    Brew Gear for sale: Melbourne

    Lot 1 AG Set up complete: $1700 the lot (estimated value $2400) Winter Brew Box thermostat & head pad Grain Mill: Barley Crusher with large 7lb hopper : Manticle Bottle Drying Rack & S/s Drip tray 20L fermenter with stick on thermometer 28L fermenter with stick on thermometer 30L fermenter...
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