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  1. blekk

    1v Circulation pump and temp probe options

    Hi all Just in the process of collecting bits for my new 1v vessel and would like some advice on the circulation pump and temp probe location. Not going to be a huge system, 65L max volume but more likely to only run single batches with the option for doubles if needed/wanted. Just wondering if...
  2. blekk

    Millmaster minimill MKII.5

    Hi all Just checking in to see how others mk2.5 minimills are going? The ones Im talking about are the ones with 1 fluted and 1 knurl roller? I cant find the thread now but back during the change over some said the crush was better then the double fluted rollers. Any truth to this? Im just...
  3. blekk

    Toasted oat cream braggot

    Hi all I have already posted in the 'non beer' section but just wanted some others opinions too. Just getting back into brewing after a year or so off and looking at doing a very simple braggot 6L micro batch and just want some feedback on the grain bill as follows. 37% Toasted rolled oats...
  4. blekk

    Toasted oat cream Braggot

    Hi all Looking at doing a very simple braggot micro batch and just want some feedback. 37% Toasted rolled oats 37% Raw honey 7.4% Lactose 18.5% Chocolate rye malt Galaxy hops S-04 60min boil but not sure about the hop time addition yet, then adding the honey once wort has cooled to 35deg...
  5. blekk

    Bottles and Preserving Jars for sale

    Hi All I've come into position of waaayyy too many bottles and preserving jars so I'm looking to sell some off. These aren't your cheap ebay ones either! Happy to do a discount on multiple items, just let me know what you're interested in. Items are located in Brisbane for pick up but I'm also...
  6. blekk

    Various items for sale

    Hi All After a bit of a clean out I've got a few items for sale. Pickup in Brisbane and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. 19L "S" type keg - $60 - spear has been modified so that it can be removed with ease. 9.5L corny style keg - $40 - this does have a small leak...
  7. blekk

    Slight toast flavour from cider

    Hi all Just filteted some cider and it has a slight toast flavor that quickly dissappears and becomes light and dry. It was a Black Rock concentrate with mangrove jack cider yeast fermented for 2 weeks and left to stand for about 5 days after dumping out the last of the yeast (first dump was...
  8. blekk

    Dumping cider yeast?

    Hi all, Just wondering if any cider makers here remove the yeast from their brews and if so when do you do it? My ferment has slowed and a cheeky taste reveals a slight yeast note so was wondering about dumping out the settled yeast for the remainder of the ferment. Cheers all for your...
  9. blekk

    Fermenting Cider under pressure

    Hi all Just wondering if anyone has fermented a cider under pressure? Trying to decide whether to use my spunding valve or normal air lock. Opinions greatly welcome :) Cheers
  10. blekk

    WTB: Cascade rhizome

    Hi all I know it's a little late but the hop garden is finally going ahead and I'm chasing a decent cascade rhizome to put in it. If anyone can help me out that would be great otherwise I guess I'll wait till next season. Cheers guys and girls :)
  11. blekk

    Amarillo rhizomes?

    Looking for an Amarillo rhizome but can't seem to find any.... Does anyone know where they're hiding? Cheers
  12. blekk

    Birko tap replacement

    Hi all. So I've decided to change out the tap in my 20L birko urn to a ball valve and was wondering what size is needed? Looks to be 3/4" but just wanting to confirm this. The backing ring and washer are still in good condition but I'm happy to change these also if needed. Cheers
  13. blekk

    Using Static Mixing Nozzles

    Hi all, Thinking of putting a soft drink on tap and was just wondering if anyone uses static mixing nozzles to dispense two different carbonation levels with the one regulator. Like these
  14. blekk

    Flexmaster Ii Lines And Root Beer

    Hi all, Was thinking of doing up a keg of Root Beer and was wondering if the taste stays in the FlexMaster II lines? I know it taints the seals on the kegs but what about the lines? Cheers
  15. blekk

    Base Cordial Recipe

    Fresh Fruit Cordial 900g Sugar (any type you want. So far raw sugar has been the nicest) 500g Fruit (We have used lemon, passion fruit, orange, lime, pineapple, raspberry, blueberry 500ml Hot water 40g Tartaric or Citric acid. Method: 1. Chop fruit 2. Put sugar...
  16. blekk

    Gnome Cream Soda Extract

    Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with this or any other recipes they wish to share? Thanks all.
  17. blekk

    Mashing Question

    Hi All. Quick question, I have a Birko urn with a temperature dial and was wondering if I was able to set it at my strike temperature and leave it on through the mash? Or do I have to hit my strike temp then turn the urn off and cover up for the mash time? Correct me if Im wrong, but I don't...
  18. blekk

    Beer Line Calculators

    Hi all. Just thought I'd post some Beer line calculators for all the lazy people out there such as myself and thought I would share.! I can't take the credit for them but I found them very helpful not only for set up, but also to understand the whole line length/pressure/temp thing when...
  19. blekk

    Diy Kegerator

    Hi all, Not sure if this has been posted already, but came across these DIY plans. Its the DIY manual from a company that sells the fridge/freezer conversion kits and shows you the steps involved to do it right. DIY Kegerator Cheers
  20. blekk

    Plastic Kegs

    Was wondering if anyone knows about these and if they can be refilled/gassed ect. Ecokeg Oneway keg If they can be refilled/gassed, looks like a good option considering they hold 30-38lts Cheers
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