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I agree about Old Speckled Hen it was my go to beer when I was in the UK, I also Highly rate their Old Golden Hen, apparently made with Tasmanian galaxy hops. I only got to try it once but it was the one of the best Golden Ale type beers I have had. I think I might try to clone it for summer...

I was thinking about entering my Kolsch but unfortunately I didn't save enough bottles. Oh well I guess I will just have to drink them. I will still be heading down and attending both Friday and Saturday. Also looking forward to stocking up at Coolwine with some beers we don't see in the...

Brewing an Old Ale based on the Old Peculier recipe from "Brew Your Own British Real Ale" by Graham Wheeler but I adjusted the hops to use what I had on hand. Thinking I might add some Treacle into the fermenter after a few days, any thoughts? BeerSmith Recipe Printout -...

Mine is Theakston's Old Peculier as it is my wife's favourite beer. Having a go at brewing one on the long weekend using the recipe in "Brew your own British Real Ale" by Graham Wheeler.

I have 4 x 19l. I will soon be getting another 4.

Sounds like a great Idea.

Anyone else going to Oktoberfest this year? My wife and I will be in Munich for a week and are planning on being there for the opening.

Love the fact that the first response to the Will Wheaton blog post was from John Palmer.

Had this one a few times now. First tasting was on tap I was unimpressed by it but it was the first release and I think they may have tweaked it a bit since then. second tasting was at a James squire dinner and I enjoyed it, and talking to a few other people there I was not alone in having...

I will definitively be heading down to attend and if there is a comp I will probably enter a few beers as well. Should be just what I need to re-acclimatize after Oktoberfest :)

Interesting that you did not like the MB Stout Noir Spork, I have heard other people say that there is a fair bit of diacetyl in this beer , I did not notice it myself but I have only tasted it once and in a social setting. any one else not liking this beer?

OT: kelbygreen and Duke of Paddy There is tones of great info in the mead thread. The best bit of advice I can give it to keep it simple and not go overboard with the spices, use the best honey you can find and you will make some great mead. Oh and also patience (I'm still working on that)...

I only started using Beersmith 1.0 this year and I cant recommend it enough. Downloaded BS 2.0 this morning, Looks great. cant wait to get stuck in and check out all the new features tonight after work. Thank you to all the guys that helped with Beersmith 2.0

I stopped brewing K&K when I decided that they quality of beer I was brewing wasn't worth my time and money, I didn't know a lot about what to do and I got some bad advice about fermentation (fast and hot). Then I started to make meads and fruit wines and found it much more rewarding, but it...

Have to agree with you there Spork, the Legana garden center while small and mainly catering to K&K is vastly superior to dealing with the rude and unhelpful staff at the dedicated home brew shop in town. Last time I was at northern home brewing in Launceston about a year ago I asked what hops...

Thanks Juddda, cant wait to read your review.

Does anyone have any reviews on how the Farra system works for them? Thinking about buying one ore similar in the next 12 months.

Thanks Spork, I needed an excuse to got to Crown on the way home from work tomorrow. :beer:

my best beer to date. a Oktoberfest, recipe taken for Brewing classic styles.

Just watched the second episode and I agree with the others that it was an improvement on the first. Have to add that I am a big fan of the brewing network and I enjoy the humor and information mix, just wish some of that came out in the B.Y.O.B. TV show.