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Ended up going for one similar to this for a few reasons, one being it was close to home for pick up. I got a F&P 400L upside down fridge. But if you ask me, its actually the right way up. :rolleyes: I can fit two fermenters in nicely. Spills, had a look at your blog. Very interesting...

Hi all I'm looking at obtaining a Brew Fridge and using it with a temperature controller. Just wondering what models some of you are using and if there was any particular ones that are more suitable for fermenting etc. I'll be using the standard 30L round fermenter. If I can fit two of...

To be honest, what you suggest above is probably the best way. Except I personally don't chill until after the 7 days in the secondary to let the remainder of fermenation to complete. Quite often racking off kicks the yeast back into gear to finish off any remaining fermentables. Then chill...

I've done a fair bit of both. It really depended on the beer style and taste I was after. I initially found dry hopping a bit full on for some beers and it also left a slight grassy taste. Definitely not a good idea for Lagers (I found out the hard way...). I moved to using Hop tea for aroma...

Reporting in. Had a taste out of the fermenter prior to cold conditioning. Tastes right on the money to me and smells fantastic! :icon_drool2: We'll see what its like with some carbonation. Thanks a million Luke Nicholas for the tips if you're listening, you're a star! Here's the recipe I...

Have wanted to do this clone for a while now as it sounded awesome, but had never tasted it. Went to NZ for xmas and managed to track it down. Lovely! Nice dry hop flavour. I'm planning on brewing a clone this weekend. I no chill for all my brews and intend on using no chill for this clone...

Hi Argon Very interested in your experience of Cube Hopping, particularly with this recipe. I made the original recipe just recently except I've been using the Hop Tea method as I no-chill. However, it was my first time using plugs for a hop tea and I don't feel it did the brew justice. As...

Hi Lynchman For a simplified process it looks about right to me. I used to skip adding the can of extract to the pot and just used the boiled wort from the steeping and hops to dissolve it in the fermenter. But up to you. A couple of comments on your recipe though. My quick calc of your hops...

Hi All I've been using the Hop tea method for some time now. After some experiences with dry hopping I experimented with the hop tea method and have stuck to it ever since through a number of extract brews. Now I've moved on to AG BIAB in an urn (three brews down and loving it, Hurrah!!!!)...

Hi Brycey Just been listening to the podcast. They mentioned another addition of 42.5g of Cascade after the whirlpool. Did you miss this by accident or did you leave it out intentionally (i.e. you don't whirlpool yourself etc)?

After performing only two BIAB AG brews, I've hit 65% for both. Need some more practice... ;-) Jacknohe | 65% | Yes | Yes | No

Ok, thanks guys. I'll start looking around. I think I've seen some camping mats that are textured like the Yoga style mats. I'll also check out Clarks rubber too. I've been considering this too for the Mash. I might get SWMBO to come with me to Spotlight or something and get some...

Hi All I'm getting closer to embarking on the BIABIAU (BIAB in an urn) journey. I've read a number of posts referring to wrapping a camping mat around the urn for insulation. I've seen a few at Big W and K-mart etc. Just wondering if anyone can comment on what is the best? Or just as...

Yes, I had got similar advice from Ross (CraftBrewer) when my Wyeast 2007 was a little slow. I say "slow" when comparing it to the Wyeast Thames Valley smackpack that I took out of the fridge, got it to room temperature (20c-ish) and the bag had expanded within the 3-4 hours as described on the...

I wondered about the reasoning as well when I took this photo in October 2009 while on holiday. I know the Chinook bittering can be a little rough but surely a cheaper bittering hop with a smooth character could be used. :o

Hey there Pete Hope you've been resting that back and not lifting your fermenter. Like the others say, 100 dex won't make a big diff. But it wouldn't hurt your beer if you did it. When I rack to 2nd and I've missed the end of the ferment I'd put a t-spoon or two in the 2nd to build up a co2...

Mmmmm looks like a cracker mate! I'll have to give it a go when I get my BIAB urn setup in the next month or so.

Oh I see. You're still updating it. I'm just too quick off the mark. I'll wait until you're finished... ;-)

Your recipe title caught my attention. Is there a motueka hop addition missing?

Not an expert by any means but I had the problem with extract brews and dry hopping quite recently. For what ever reason my hop material took longer than normal to settle. On pouring it created a reasonable amount of foam tasted great but mouthfeel was like drinking a lot of air. I'm trying a...