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  1. beerdrinkingbob

    Free fermentation fridge

    Someone is welcome to a free fermentation fridge, I'm going to take the perlicks off so will need to fill the holes with cork or take it as a brew fridge for $60 with all the fittings only holds two kegs though. Needs to be picked up by Saturday in Diamond creek, please make sure you can pick it...
  2. beerdrinkingbob

    almost free hop rhizomes victoria and cascade

    Hi guys, I have 2 very large rhizomes and one small one of victoria and not sure about the cascade digging it up now. Need to be picked this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon from epping north vic. Will post a pic soon Few beers would be a fair trade.....
  3. beerdrinkingbob

    Time between starter steps

    Hi Guys, Got a litre starter of 1214 on the go with yeast farts throughout the flask. My question is this, when you step do you just wait for the growth phase to finish, crash chill for 24 hours and proceed to the next step? I understand benefits of letting the last step finish but not sure...
  4. beerdrinkingbob

    Vic Grain Bulk Buyish Prices

    G'day Gents, Not sure if this is in the right forum, mod feel free to move it. I had been hanging out for another Victorian bulk buy and then I saw the alternative this morning, Grain and Grape are having a 20% off $250 or less. So my very basic thinking was to buy gift cards and buy a couple...
  5. beerdrinkingbob

    Ball Bag Bitter

    Very short story that happened to me 20 minutes ago. Was scratching my nuts with my right hand on the inside of the undies of course and left it at that... I was just straining the hops through a sieve and it dropped into the fermenter, out of instinct my right hand plunged into the fermenter...
  6. beerdrinkingbob

    Munich Vs Wb06

    Howdy Brewers, I need to ferment a wheat beer and other half of the batch tasted like burnt rubber, so not going to use the vial I have after splitting it. Done some research and found a thread from a couple of years ago but the feedback was inconsistent. Wondering if anyone has any recent...
  7. beerdrinkingbob

    Burnt Rubber Smell

    Howdy Gents, Just brewed with German Wheat, built it up a 1/3 of a 6 month old pack on a diy stir plate, 400ml then 1500ml. Thinking i would have had about 127 million cells. Tasted the starter and it was fine, smelt a little funny but i put that down to the oxygen and the plate. Pitched at 17...
  8. beerdrinkingbob

    Free! Pet Bottles Epping Vic

    Hi Guys, Been kegging for a few batches now and there is no going back, minimum 2 boxes of PET bottles are available but closer to 3. Couple of beers or hops appreciated but not required. Cheers Bob
  9. beerdrinkingbob

    Where Do You Get Cube Handles

    Howdy No Chillers, I would like to one of the handles that slip over the cube lids, almost like a large plastic red ring spanner. Went to the big green shed but couldn't find them. anyone know where i can get them, if it's bunnings what aisle are they in. Cheers Bob
  10. beerdrinkingbob

    Gas Pressure Question

    Hi guys I've had my kegging gear for a while but just seting.up the fridge now. I was hoping a smarter man might be able to tell me the following....how much would my gas pressure on the bottle drop when storing it in the fridge at 6 degrees, I'm a tad paranoid about a gas leak...and do you...
  11. beerdrinkingbob

    Free To A Good Home 24 Coopers Long Necks

    Hi Guys, Moved to partial kegging and need some extra storage, I have 24 coopers long necks to give away, only condition is they are picked up by Saturday. Location Heidelberg West. Cheers BDB
  12. beerdrinkingbob

    Cheap Plumber To Clear Your Drains Melbourne

    No affiliation just so impressed by this bloke, was quoted by other plumbers $500 to $400 to clear the blockage because i needed a water jet ( already tried the sewer snake), called Fab and he quoted $250 with a camera inspection of the pipes so you know what caused it. Hopefully this might...
  13. beerdrinkingbob

    Cheap Fermenters

    Hi Guys, No affiliation but just thought I would quickly share that a bargain can be had at Crown Concepts if you aren't already aware. I just brought 1 x 60 ltr fermenter 7 x 30 ltrs fermenters, six taps and 2 x 20 ltr cubes for $140. Before you think Fasty73 has made a come back, i have...
  14. beerdrinkingbob

    Too Much Galaxy?

    Hi Brewers, Just wanted to get you thoughts about these Galaxy hop additions, at first I had them at 25grams at 10 and 0, but after reading some threads I have dialed them back a bit. Your feedback is appreciated. Recipe: Galaxy IPA Brewer: beerdrinkingbob Asst Brewer: Style: American IPA...
  15. beerdrinkingbob

    First Crack A Thin Mash - Where Did I Go Wrong

    Hello fello Brewers, Well I have been brewing for a while now and have had reasonable success with the 15 brews that I've done using the high gravity BIAB in the 20 Ltr pot, normally pull 65 to 68% efficiency into the fermenter. This morning I thought I might save 30 minutes sparging and...
  16. beerdrinkingbob

    Just Looking For Your Thoughts On A Random Recipe

    Hi Guys, I have some Nottingham Yeast and hops ( lots of different types) and thought i would concoct a Brew. I'm looking for a beer with a decent malt profile with a nice hop character but not overdone. Not sure about my style selection but wasn't really sure what i might have created...
  17. beerdrinkingbob

    Merry Christmas Ahb Members

    Merry Christmas AHB members, happy brewing for the holidays :beer: Cheers Bob
  18. beerdrinkingbob

    !@#$#@$ Just Waiting For The Infection

    Hi guys, The brewing gods were not shining today, lots of issues the whole way only to realise after the wort was in the fermenter, i didn't put the sanitiser in...#$#@$! Can't help but think after the day I've had with beer today that an infection is sure to come!! The wifey dared say it was...
  19. beerdrinkingbob

    My Next Brew, Need Ideas, Esb?

    Hi Guys, I'm stuck for ideas and have been getting bored with hoppy hoppy beers (LCBA/ Golden Ales), I enjoy andrewqld pale clone. this brew i would like a beer with a good malt profile and less reliant on flame out hops. Any ideas welcome, brewing a batch tomorrow so time is running out :(
  20. beerdrinkingbob

    Are There Less Ag Brewers In Nsw

    Hi, Was looking in the bulk buy forum and noticed that the bulk buy replies for NSW were 75% (rain man moment) less than QLD and VIC, is there less brewers or are we bigger tight arses <_<
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