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Hey All On the 8th of April I brewed and pitched yeast into an SMASH pale ale, 100% ale malt and 100% summit hop. The yeast used was 1272 American Ale II, I grew a starter that was made from a smack pack I had previously split. After 4 days of fermenting I added my dry hop addition and all...

Hey all, I have purchased a PID for my single vessel recirc system however I think i may have purchased the wrong one. I am running a SSR did i need to get a PID specific to be used with an SSR or should it work with any PID. Cheers Stu

Hi Launceston brewers. I need some help please. I usually use a blender to crack my grain. It gives me rubbish efficiency about 50% but i'm not too bothered about that. The problem is I weighed out the grain for my next brew and began the process of blending small amounts however about a...

I have recently set up a grain mill, well it is actually a pasta maker. I have had the rollers knurled so it grips the grain i have been powering it with a drill but looking for a more permanent solution. What are everyones thoughts on using an old sewing machine motor to power the drill? I can...

Hello Launceston brewers I am hoping someone can help me out with a grain mill. I was recently involved in the bulk buy and have a heap of grain. I wish to crack enough grain for 3 or 4 batches that i can then use over the next months, normally i crack my grain with a blender this does take...

Hey all, I am looking for some hop plants/ rhizomes. I am located in the launceston area. Lets hope I hear from someone soon. Cheers Stu PS: I just moved into my first home and I think a few hop plants will be the perfect addition.

Hey all, Just after some help on cleaner and sterilisers. I normally use home band nappy cleaner but was going to make the switch to star san however I went to a hospitality trade store and they stocked a product called K San. It is a hospital grade disinfectant no rise given sufficient drying...

Currently in Washington DC at Maddy's Bar drinking some dog fish head Midas touch a very full flavored beer very well balanced. I have been in the US for a week now and haven't had the same beer twice. I love this country.

Hey guys, I have just pitched yeast on my 3rd all grain BIAB and for the third time I have only achieved approx. 50% efficiency into the kettle. I have varied my crush from almost flour to much more chunky for no noticeable increase. I have varied the water ratios, still no increase. The grain...

Hey all, I finally caught a trout after a few months of trying. I got the old smoker out and here is the result. About a 2 pound brown trout Making the Brine, basic brown sugar and salt I added some chilli and garlic for a little extra. kept in brine in fridge for 36hrs Smoked with Apple...

Hey guys, I will be doing my first All Grain BIAB tomorrow attached is the recipe I will be using. The program I used for the recipe was BeerAlchemy as Im using MAC I think it is a great program not that I have used any others. One question about a yeast starter, if I remove a small volume...

Hey guys, I have just completed my bucket of death. I used the element from a $9 kettle found at kmart, a 25L water container from bunnings around $15 some other bits and pieces from jaycar forget the correct amount but it was probably around $15 at the most. Here are some pics...

I made what was supposed to be a refreshing summer beer. Mexican tin 1kg LDME 500g dex 500g maltodextrine hops were cascade only cant remember all the additions so4 yeast fermented at 18-20 degrees for 10days then CC for 10 or so days then bulk primed and bottled Anyway I tried some just over...

Hey guys, I hope this doesn't rub to many people the wrong way but. Can I do a very long mash say 24hrs at room temperature? I do understand that mashing at lower temp say 64 will result in more simple sugars and therefor more alcohol while using a higher temp 68 will give more maltose and a...

Hey all, I have recently started brewing and am loving the results. Me and my mates are enjoying planning our future brews as we brew our way through our favourite styles. I am interested in joining a brewing club I dont know if any exist already in the north of Tasmania or how many brewers...

I just went to the garage to remove my chocolate stout from the fridge after cold condtioning for the weekend. It appeard that there was some condensation frozen on the undeside of the gladwrap lid. I then gave the side of the barrel a light tap to discover I have a 23L beer block. Has this...

Hey guys on sunday I hope to put this one down just after your thoughts on the recipe 1 can coopers pilsner 700g LDME 700g Dex 30 min 6 litre boil 20g summer saaz 30 min 20g summer saaz 15min 10g summer saaz 5min s23 yeast batch size 23l using spreed sheet i should get 1.046 OG, 1.010 FG...

Hey all I have done a few kits now some with some additions of DME. In which direction do you think it is best to take the next step? -Buying a better quality yeast for the kits. -Adding some hops to a kit. If this is possible do away with the kit and just use full dry malt extract or do you...