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It makes me laugh when my family all get into me about drinking homebrew. They all stand around drinking XXXX and Victoria Bitter (out of a can) and call me a cheapo. They refuse to even try my homebrew. The idea that homebrew is just cheap rubbish has sunk so deeply into their heads that they...

That is one of the funniest jokes I have ever heard!

I'm in my final year of Computer Science. Studying for my last exams at the moment. Can't wait until they're done. Good luck to everyone else! Ryan.

This summer I'm thinking of just using the yeast that comes with the kits. It works well at higher temperatures. I've got hundreds of packets just stocked up in my cupboard. I don't have a fermentation fridge and can't be knackered packing the fermenter with ice every day. I'm just gonna have to...

Bargain! I'll have to get into Woolworths today. I don't have any cooler bags at the moment. Keep leaving them at my friend's houses after a big night.

I can't stand cats. That's why I love this pic!

SYMPTOM: You don't like the taste of beer. FAULT: You're drinking Corona. ACTION: Brew your own beer. No offense to anyone who drinks Corona.

Thanks Warren. Yeah I probably should have done some research on what to do before tipping it down the drain. I wasn't thinking too clearly at the time. On the bright side, I got pretty sloshed while tipping them down the drain. Thought I had better sample each one as it got tipped out...

I just tipped out roughly 2 cartons of ale due to over-carbonation. :angry: That cut down the stocks a bit.

Haha! Just pick the monitor up and turn it upside down. Or you probably could just turn your head. Your choice.

Take a look at this... Now look at it upside down! :P :beer:

It's not unusual for me to leave a brew in primary for 14 or 15 days. I've never had any problems with it. If the temp was around 20 degrees, she'll be right.

I had a shot at it with a bottle brush and hot water. Got it off nicely. I'm convinced it's Safale S-04 which leaves the residue in the bottles.

I've seen these kits before. I'm pretty tempted to try them for something different. I don't think they would be too bad if done right.

I'm going to be using a bottle brush soon as my bottles are starting to get pretty dirty from all of the re-use. Have you had any problems with the bottle brush causing minor abrasions on the bottle which cause infection?

I'm glad I didn't read this with a hangover!

DrewCarey82, If you are going to use finings, dissolve them in water first. Without doing this, they will just sit on top of the brew for ages and go lumpy.

Hi everyone, After much re-use of my glass bottles, some appear to have what looks like sand in them. It has a grainy texture and is stuck to the bottom and sides of the bottles. I've tried washing the stuff out but it doesn't wanna budge. Does anyone have any idea of what this is? I'm gonna...

I went to the Colonial yesterday. From what I remember (which isn't much) it was a pretty decent brewery. I'm sporting one of the hugest hangovers today. :(

I've left brews in primary for two weeks before and had no problems. Another few days should be fine.