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  1. Samuel Adams

    Munich Helles

    1D. Munich Helles Aroma: Pleasantly grainy-sweet, clean Pils malt aroma dominates. Low to moderately-low spicy noble hop aroma, and a low background note of DMS (from Pils malt). No esters or diacetyl. Appearance: Medium yellow to pale gold, clear, with a creamy white head. Flavor: Slightly...
  2. Samuel Adams

    Old Rasputin clone

    Has anyone tried the Old Rasputin clone from BYO mag or similar ? http://byo.com/hops/item/1182-north-coasts-old-rasputin-the-replicator This is it here converted into metric & all grain; Old Rasputin Imperial Stout (5 gallons, extract with grains) OG = 1.090 FG = 1.022 IBUs = 85–95 ABV = 9%...
  3. Samuel Adams

    Loose fermenter tap

    My plastic fermenter taps are a pain in the ass. Try to turn them off one handed because the other hand is holding my hydrometer tube & the tap twists and pours beer sideways. I have them as tight as they will go & point down. I know someone put a tip on here somewhere on how to make them tight...
  4. Samuel Adams

    21B. Christmas / Winter Specialty Spiced Beer

    21B. Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer Aroma: A wide range of aromatics is possible, although many examples are reminiscent of Christmas cookies, gingerbread, English-type Christmas pudding, spruce trees, or mulling spices. Any combination of aromatics that suggests the holiday season is...
  5. Samuel Adams

    Cool Hop Chart

    http://hopschart.com/zoom.html This might be useful to some people I thought. It has details on each hops oils & what flavour they contribute. Note the huge Myrcene (Citrus/Piney/Floral) of Citra ! Prints can be ordered for $25 (Little Creatures shared the link on FB) Cheers
  6. Samuel Adams

    Commercial beer bucket list

    Do you guys have a beer or beers that you have been hunting for a while and really would like to try ? I've ticked a few off my list over the years but it always keeps growing. I don't have a list I just get certain beers in my head that I'm on the lookout for usually after being on this site...
  7. Samuel Adams

    Aldi Adjuncts - Flavoured Extracts 26/6

    On sale tomorrow are some flavoured extracts that might be a good adition to some brews. Assuming they have no preservatives. They have; Almond, Vanilla, Maple, Chocolate, Coffee & Hazelnut $3.50 for 100ml. Should get multiple brews out of that...
  8. Samuel Adams

    Yeast for Cider ?

    What yeast do you prefer & how were your results with each yeast ? I'm about to have a go at some cider after seeing apple juice on sale at coles (and all you bastards inspiring me). I have 18L of juice; 4 x 3L apple & 2 x 3L apple & berry. I have safale S04 on hand and wondering if it will...
  9. Samuel Adams

    Good educational yeast video

    I thought some people on here might get something out of this video as I did. Some comparisons with pitch rates & aeration which I found interesting. Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/user/NorthernBrewerTV?feature=watch
  10. Samuel Adams

    Crown 40 L urn power usage

    Hi all, I've been doing a few brews in my urn the past few months and just got a higher than usaul power bill. I know the price has/is going up but my actual kw usage is up from previous bills. Would doing a brew every two weeks make much of a difference in my bill ? Does anyone know how much...
  11. Samuel Adams

    Crystal malts - why so many numbers ?

    Hey can someone please explain to me the different crystal malts. I'm trying to work out how the hell the numbers in brewmate relate to the pale, med & dark crystal I've bought from craftbrewer. CB has an EBC number like 90,140 or 220 BM has numbers alot lower what are they refering to ?
  12. Samuel Adams

    First Ag Recipes

    I'm getting a 40L URN tomorrow hopefully and will be BIABing Ok I'm reasearched out, I've come up with some simple recipes for my first few AG's What do you think ? Pale Ale 5kg ale perle malt 500g wheat (BB) 250g pale crystal Some US hops US05 yeast Lager 3kg pilsner (BB) 2kg munich...
  13. Samuel Adams

    New Craft Beer Bar In Brisbane - The Scratch

    There is a new small craft beer bar opening in Brisbane next week that a mate is opening. They haven't put out a press release yet but I thought I'd let you guys know! The Scratch - 8/1 Park Rd, Milton (near the train station) Here's the write up: "Craft beer dive The Scratch lurks in the...
  14. Samuel Adams

    What's Your Best Lager Or Pilsener Recipe ?

    Just wondering if anyone has tried and tested successfull lager or pilsener recipies. I'm taking advantage of the cooler weather and stocking up on summer lager supplies. I just brewed the following; 1.7kg Coopers Heritage Lager 1kg LDME 300g Dex 200g Carapils 150g Caramunich II 10g...
  15. Samuel Adams

    Wheat Beer - Got 3068 Now What To Use It With

    Hey Guys, Had planned on making a wheat beer using a Coopers or Morgans pre hopped wheat beer can but now I'm caught in two minds whether to just go full extract ? I have the Weinstephaner yeast (3068) and I also have some noble hops (Tettnang 4.5% & Hallertau Mitt 5.2%) I plan to reculture...
  16. Samuel Adams

    Critique My Kit & Bits Stout

    Hey People, I put down a brew on Wed and would like some feedback and I have a question or 2 aswell. Recipe was pretty basic; 1.7kg Coopers Stout can 500g Brown sugar 250g Dark DME 250g Dex (^LHBS stout mix) 200g Light DME (for the hop boil) 20g Fuggles 5% @ 20min 10g Fuggles 5% @ 10min 20g...
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    Anyone Have A Kit/extract Recipe For An Irish/celtic Red

    I have had a look in the RDB and coundn't find anything for an Irish/Celtic red style beer. Also it seems none of the kit manufacturers do this style. What sort of ingredients would I use to get the red colour and style taste ? I'm guessing some steeped grain would be involved. Cheers
  18. Samuel Adams

    How Do You Measure Your Dried Malt & Sugar Volumes ?

    Hi, pretty stupid question but how do you guys measure your dried malt & sugar volumes ? Do you use small scales or is there a formular for using cups, 1/2 cup, 1/4 cup etc ? I ask beacause the cups are a measurement of liquid so won't be the same if using powder. Cheers
  19. Samuel Adams

    Strong Shelves In Fridge - What To Use ?

    So I have purchased a fridge to use for temp controlled fermenting fridge. It is big enough to hold 2 fermenters one on top on the other. Now I'm not really going to trust the normal fridge shelf with 23L fermenter sitting on it. Any suggestions what to use that will slide into the same slot so...
  20. Samuel Adams

    Recipe Advice

    Hey Guys, I have 3 kit cans ready to go for the new year and I am working out what best to use them with. Coopers Euro Lager Coopers APA Coopers Canadian Blonde Basically spoilt for chioce when it comes to yeast & hops Hops - Was thinking of using cascade or amarillo for the APA & the...
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