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Sorry for the late notice. Just found out, Thunder Rd in Brunswick has an open day today.

Hi, Just getting into all grain and although not too bad the mash tun temp drops a little during mash. What i was thinking was buying one of these PID. Mounting the thermocouple under the false bottom and connecting this solenoid to the 20 litre Birko to bring it up to temp if it drops more...

Hi, May be way off here. But recently purchased one of those ebay temp controllers, and have it hooked up to a heat mat. (No need to cool down here in winter) Was thinking come summer i'll really need a fridge. So my question is, are there any fridges that could wired to be used as a...

Hi, Been using an old water bed heater to keep fermentation temps right in this cold Melbourne weather. However tonight i managed to snap the temperature probe clean off. Don't think this is an easy fix from what i've read. So i was thinking, would something like this be any good as a...

Hi, Think i saw something similar to this on here somewhere, but as usual can't seem to find it now. So my question is, will this work as a false bottom? Anyone got a similar set up, any suggestions etc.. Thanks

Hi, Although i've learnt a lot on this site, i am looking at buying a book which describes the brewing process of all grain in detail. Was looking at John Palmers - How to brew. Which seems to be quite good. So does anyone else have any more recommendations, or is John Palmers the best i'll...

Hi, I've recently had an issue with a stuck fermentation while using the wyeast 1214 in a strong belgian ale. Stayed at 1040 for about a week even though temps remained at 20 degress +/-1. After swirling (trying to reactivate) for this time i decided to repitch another 2 litre starter of the...

Hi all, I seem to have a recurring problem with the recipes i've been doing of late. Thought i'd purchase and try a few out of beer captured. I have followed the main extract recipes.However every time i've gone to get a post boil OG it is ALOT higher than what the recipe states. I've checked my...

Title says it all really. Did find an old post on here asking about where to buy it in Sydney, and a few suggested Safeways, Coles and IGA, but i've had no luck. Also tried the online link but it was $20 minimum order and i don't really want 5+ tins. So can anyone in the Melbourne area help me...

Hi, Been reading brew like a monk (highly recommend) and as those who have read it will know it does not have recipes but more gives you an understanding of what ingredients and methods the Belgian monks use. The thing is it says that Chimay is pitched at 20, fermented at 28 for 4 days then in...

Hi all, Have just started AG brewing and wasn't to sure on what to do with the grain after i'd extracted all the goodness. Decided to throw it in the worm farm, and in no time at all it seems a very good friable soil. If i had cattle/chooks obviously i'd give it to them, but being in the the...

Started reculturing some yeast from a couple of chimay stubbies. Sorry if this has been asked before (did a quick search). and before i'm flamed i took a 1hr+ trip to grape and grain to grab some equivalent wyeast and starsan, (both were "out of stock") Just my luck. Anyway purchased 2...

Hi, Purchased some hops earlier this year from someone on this site.(Can't remember who) Pride of Ringwood and Victoria. Did a search on the Vic and found nothing. I also purchased some Chinook around the same time and both the Ringwood and Chinook are almost ready to harvest, but the Vic has...

Hi, Would like to try some starsan but the only place i can find to get it in Melbourne is Grape and Grain. Not that i have a problem with them. They are a great retailer, but it's a bit hard for me to get to. I know they deliver but was hoping that i could save on the postage. So my question...

Hi, Sure i read on here something about using isopropyl as a sanitiser, but cant seem to find it on search. Anyway managed to get my hands on some but was wondering how to use it and if it is actually any good? Do i dilute it, put it in a spray bottle? Or am i totally off track here? Thanks

Can anyone here enlighten me on what is meant when they say triple fermentation. Was thinking that it could'nt be adding more yeast to the wort as once the sugars are fermented thats it. (As far as what my somewhat limited knowledge leads me to believe) So is it adding more sugars etc... after...

Hi, Have been looking to make a brew similar to young's waggle dance. Can not seem to find much info on it. Maris Otter pale ale malt, torrified barley, crystal malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, honey and fermentation sugar?????? Sort of new to this, have started doing a couple of...

Hi, Sure i read here (can't remember the post) that you can use a kit yeast for nutrients, by boiling it in the packet to kill off the yeast? Was recommended i use nutrients to re-start a stuck fermentation. Heading out of town tomorrow and don't have any nutrient. Just wondering if anyone has...

Hi All, Need some advice on a brew im currently doing. OG was pretty high at 1080 recipe says that it should finish at 1019 but it's sat on 1031 for the last 4/5 days. I've tried swishing it around to no avail,did a bit of a google search and found an earlier post (2004) but that dealt mainly...

Did a search on this and couldn't find anything relevant. New to brewing so forgive the ignorance. Anyway a mate came over and we made our first home brew, coopers k&K. Next, i started reading this site, and decided to try reculturing the yeast from a coopers (or two :D ) Got my hands on a...