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What about oxidation? I had similar trouble with a batch or two losing all flavour and aroma. "Another flavor that may be caused by oxidation is the buttery/butterscotch flavor of diacetyl. Diacetyl is formed by the oxidation of alpha acetolactate (a normal by-product of yeast metabolism). Many...

The first beer that I ever made had a huge wow factor; because 'I just made something that tastes like beer, it cost me bugger all and i have 21 Litres of it!!' Since then I've grown a bit and looking back it probably wasn't all that flash, but at the time it was great.

Correct! Give it a tap with the handle of a screwdriver, that should help it cut out if its sticking. Then its time for a new thermostat.

Put both flaps about half way, turn the thermostat up to full and put your thermometer in. Once it gets to say 2c, wind the thermostat back until the compressor cuts out. The thermostats have pre determined differentials of about 4c, so it will cut in at about 6c. The liquid temp will average...

I've been debating the chest freezer vs fridge of late; I have decided to go down the fridge path and upgrade my 4 keg fridge to a newer one that can maybe fit 5 kegs (plus a 9L or two). A couple guys on another forum have said that lifting kegs in and out can be troublesome at times, as well as...

Yes, providing there is positive pressure in there, which there should be with the system off. Its worth a shot. If you do that while its running, you run the risk of there being negative pressure on the low pressure side and it sucking detergent in which is not good! Start on all the joints...

If its low on gas, there is a leak somewhere. It sounds like there is still a little bit of gas in the system, but not much. If its a major leak it would leak out in one hit, but most seep out over time. Fridgies aren't supposed to regas a system without finding the leak and searching is often...

The flow of refrigerant goes from the compressor to the condensor (outdoor coil) this pipe should be warm/hot, after, it flows inside to the small capillary tube which drops pressure and temp of the refrigerant. There should be frost on all coils of the evaporator and obviously the fan should...

The first part of shows how to take the plastic door shelves out of a bar fridge, I imagine it'd be the same in your case. I'd do something like that to the height of the keg and leave the shelves in the top section; or maybe take the lot out and line the door with something like marine ply?

Sorry to hear that Steve. I have a 4yo little girl and can only image what you and your family has gone through. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. All the very best mate.

Steering away from the OP slightly, but just quickly, what is it doing or not doing Les? Besides keeping temp that is! If it stopped all of a sudden and the light is on and compressor is not running, check the thermostat. A friendly tap of the thermostat will sometimes kick the compressor...

+1 It sound like a frost free, as a frosted freezer in a cyclic defrost will still keep the fridge cool. In frost free, The ice prevents airflow over the coil and into the fridge section. if you defrost it manually it will probably happen again, suggest looking at the heater element or defrost...

Sorry to hear mate...

I've read that its better to dry hop at fermenting temp, give it 7 days or so and then chill.

I've tried this too and agree it is a nice drop. I was looking for a recipe when I read that its big brother Sculpin is waaay better; so i set out to copy that instead. Unfortunately its difficult/near impossible to get here so I dont really have anything to compare mine too.

+1. They also have Downloadable Plans as well!

Has anyone tried it in an American Pale Ale?

This is a comment that i found while searching and sounds familiar. Not sure that the taste Im picking up is cardboard though. Perhaps oxidation is where i should be looking, admittedly i have been getting a little 'splashier' with my transfer into the keg of late. I religiously purge air a...

Thank Guys, I might give re-hopping a try. Otherwise Im not sure what it is, I haven't discounted my process just yet. I only put a couple extract beers through my kegs prior to going AG and didn't really notice it then, not this much anyway. As of last night the DSGA has lost most of its...

Old thread... I reckon I'm discovering this myself. I've had a few kegged AG brews lately that I think have deteriorated with age. Including DSGA, LFPA, Double Chocolate Stout and lately a Sculpin type IPA. Stout aside, they've all lost a lot of hop aroma and flavour to an extent that I'm...