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Sorry for such a late reply!! Not sure on the malt. My local brew shop sells it packaged. I'll ask him next time I'm in. I have one in the system at the moment with Saunders Malt Extract fom Coles. I'll let you know how that goes as well. I'm a big fan of keeping it simple. I have...

Sounds like a good brew. Let me know how it goes, I'm interested in experimenting with this one!!

Recently I asked for advice on improving a simple 'Supermarket Goo'. I have to thank everyone for their help and input, as the end result has been my best home-brew to date. For anyone interested I have listed the recipe, I can of Canadian Blond 500 grams of liquid malt 500 grams of dex...

Hello Gronkster!! Good to see ya having a crack at everything amber!! Didn't think the Mexican was for you!! Your favourite style of beer is chewed rather than swilled, with more organic matter than a hay bale!! See you at the Jam!! I'll bring a spoon!!

Thanks to everyone for their great advice. I have a whole heap of ideas to trial now. Last night I made a Canadian Blond with 500grams of Dex, 500 grams of liquid malt. I also used a decent yeast from a brew shop fridge, and steeped 25 grams of hops. I'll keep ya' posted!!

Well, I'm going to make another Canadian Blond with better Yeast and the Saunders Malt to see how that goes. How much dex should I put in with it?? I have a BH1 and a 500gm packet of #10 in the cupboard, would any of these be any good or should I look at something else? Not too sure of how...

Sounds good. I have a mate at Cloverlea who started brewing around the same time as me. He makes a good Coopers Sparkling Ale style, but has also had some 'local' issues with supply!! Happy to get together to talk beer and sample a few!! Good idea.

Thanks Russ, I'll do just that. Do you buy your gear from Yarragon or on-line?? I think I might need to learn a bit about steeping grain!!

Thanks everyone. Some great advice and well worth the post. Now, back to the beer......................................................

Thanks for your help, but I'm actually asking how do I improve my beers and still keep it simple. I don't even know what LDME is!! Yes I can make tea....and coffee too!! But to me a steep grain is one on a hill!! Thanks for your help, but please understand I am new to this, and have posted...

Thanks for that, I'll look it up.

Thanks for that, but I really want to keep it simple. I know by doing that I will never have a magnificent beer, but I'm really just trying to improve on the basics. I like the idea about the different Yeast, can you tell me more about additives in lieu of dextrose??

Well, It's been six months now since I first started my home brewing. A mate of mine got me into it, and he always made a good simple easy drinking 'Homie' with no fuss. My aim is to brew the same way. He lives in Brisbane, I live in country Victoria. Our brews will always be different, so I...

OK, I'm gunna bite the bullet and go with NO cleaning. I'll let you all know how things went!! Thanks for all your input.

Just cracked open my first bottle from this kit. Made it as per the instructions and let it sit bottled for just over a month. There was a distinctive sulphur smell during the first couple of days of fermentation, but this didn't last long. The end result is an easy drinking beer that is well...

Thanks guys, I usually use glass stubbies but I'm running a bit short. I have used PET in the past and washed them. I'm looking at two new boxes and thinking should I bother washing them or not. For all your info, the caps are in a sealed bag!!

Thanks for that. I'm thinking I should give them some sort of sanitation!! That's common sense I guess, I'm more interested in knowing if I actually have to or not!! Are they sanitised and sterile in the box??

Can anyone tell me if it's safe to bottle into PET bottles straight from the box? I'm not sure if they need to be cleaned first.

Wow!! Sound great!! Thanks for that.

Thanks for that, do you have any good recipes for a tassie style premium beer??