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  1. davedoran

    Six months plus the cane

    https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/27098874/aussie-jailed-and-beaten-for-alcohol-in-saudi-arabia/
  2. davedoran

    WLP550 - Belgian Ale Yeast

    Anyone have much experience with this yeast. Have it going in about 18hrs at this point and its still going at this pace now (36hrs after pitch). Not worried about it. From what i read about it, it has a short lag, vigorous ferment for 2-3 days then a slow tail off. Currently at 20 deg and will...
  3. davedoran

    Replacing Birko Urn Element

    Anyone know where i can get an element changed/ replaced on a birko urn 40L in Sydney. Have some burnt on shiz onto the element and taste is carrying through to the beer. Kind of a burnt/ carbon like taste. Not good.
  4. davedoran

    8 Beers you should never drink... supposedly

    Saw this "article". Just ridiculous. Dont drink Guinness because it has isinglass. Better not. Or also strike wine off the list.
  5. davedoran

    Aldi Pressure Cooker

    Yeasties, Aldi doing a 6L pressure cooker this Wed.
  6. davedoran

    Happy Paddys Day

    Happy Paddys Day Paddys
  7. davedoran

    Christmoose Ale

    Hey, Looking at doing a version of the Christmoose Ale in the DB. Tried adding this comment under it but came up with error. Looking at doing the recipe below. As always any feedback is appreciated. Also have roasted barley which I could add 100g but not sure if it fits? 20min hops will be...
  8. davedoran

    Wyeast Shelf Life

    Hey, Question regarding shelf life of wyeast stains. How long should they last if kept in the fridge. I have a pack of Bav Wh Blend 3056 is the fridge with a manufacture date of 20 Aug 13. Has never left the fridge and is exactly the same as when I got it at the shop.
  9. davedoran

    Oldie with new Twist

    An Oldie with a current feature! Keep reading to the end... It begins when this man takes the day off work and Decides to go out golfing. He is on the second hole when he Notices a frog sitting next to the green. He thinks nothing of it and is About to shoot when he Hears, Ribbit 9 Iron.'...
  10. davedoran

    Irish Red Ale Suggestions

    Hey, So im doing my first AG and first BIAB this sat and just want to run it by you guys and see if I can improve it. Its a copy of the Better Dead than Red Recipe but do you think its doable for a first timer? Paddy Balls Red Irish Red Ale Recipe Specs ---------------- Batch Size (L): 23.0...
  11. davedoran

    Gradual Crash Chill

    Hey, Doing a pilsner and crash chilling at the minute... well at least im trying to. Fermented at 12 deg then after fg reached left it to rest for 2 days at 18 degs. At this point (Sun Morning) I set the temp controller to 2 deg. It has been really slowly dropping down. This morning it was...
  12. davedoran

    Pilsner Idea Check

    Hi all, Going to try do a pilsner soon and thought I might check the recipe out here first and see if it can be improved. Ive plugged the figures into Ians Spreadsheet and looks good there. All ideas welcome. Havent gone shopping yet so can change all the ingredients. Recipe as follows 2.8kg...
  13. davedoran

    Mini Kegs

    Just a quick one has anyone used these yet? Might be fix for people without space for kegs etc. http://www.brewcraftsa.com.au/showProduct/10030
  14. davedoran

    Wheat Beer Questions

    Hi all, Just have a couple of questions regarding wheat beers and hoping someone can help. Got the ingredients from a well known supplier online and contains 1 x Can of Wheat Beer (Blackrock Whispering Wheat Can) 1 x 1.5kg can of LME (Bavarian Wheat Unhopped) 1 packet of Coriander Seeds (65g) 1...
  15. davedoran

    Wheat Beer Questions

    Hi all, Just have a couple of questions regarding wheat beers and hoping someone can help. Got the ingredients from a well known supplier online and contains 1 x Can of Wheat Beer (Blackrock Whispering Wheat Can) 1 x 1.5kg can of LME (Bavarian Wheat Unhopped) 1 packet of Coriander Seeds (65g) 1...
  16. davedoran

    Slow Start to Cider Ferment

    Hi, Just looking for some advice on a cider brew. Its only a small one. I used the recipe I found on link below but used 3L cartons instead of 2.4's and adjuste the other quanties accordingly. http://aussiehomebrewer.com/recipe/950-somerset-gold/ I used 3L Apple Juice 3L Apple and Pear Juice...
  17. davedoran

    Irish Cider

    Hi all, Im looking to do a nice apple cider. I tried one before using the blackrock cider kit and it came out really dry. So much so im contemplating throwing it down the drain. Ive heard people say that for best results i should just use apple juice instead of kits. Im looking to try make an...
  18. davedoran

    Oak Barrel

    Hi All, Im looking into purchasing a smallish (10L) oak barrel and was thinking of using it to ferments some beer in it. Im still using kits to brew (living in an apartment) Just wondering does anyone know of any particular style of beer that is suited to oak barrel fermenting? Thanks, Dave
  19. davedoran

    Mango Wheat Beer

    Hey, Any one got any recipes for a mango wheatbeer. Tasted some at the weekend and wanna give it a go. At this stage im still using kits so any ideas would be appreciated. Thansk
  20. davedoran

    Water For Brewing And Cleaning

    Hi was just wondering on public opinion. When making beer with a beerkit will it make a big difference using tap water or spring/mineral water. If it does then should i follow the same logic with washing equipment and bottles prior to bottling with spring water?
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