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Yep. Its easy to use malto dextrin instead of dextrose esp when yr trying to brew & bottle @ the same time.U dont realise until U try one and its too sweet with no bubbles.Cheers Glenn.

I agree with Chatty, and maybe some mulch to keep the frost out.(pea straw?) Cheers Glenn.

Depends on how long U want to condition yr bottles Davewalk. For 18lt I bulk prime with 60g dextrose if the're going to be more than 3 mths, more up to 100g if U want to drink sooner.The longer U leave it , the more bubbles.No matter what yr 1st brew tastes like, each successive one will be...

Now that all the construction is nearly over hopefully I'll be able to fire up the kettles and learn how to brew great beer & experiment to my heart's content :beer: Brewing is a great hobby - infinitely variable & you can get on or get off wherever U like.I've decided that I'd like to go to...

Hi Guys, I'm Glenn.Should have posted here 1st but I'm certainly no IT expert and still having trouble working out how this site works. I'm from outer eastern Melb.Wife & 3 grown up kids & self employed building fences (paling pickets gates) when I have to. :angry: It's a living.And I worked as...

Thanks Warren,I'm there nearly everyday. Cheers Glenn.

They"re just standard size shower arms Warren.It will allow me do any size mash from top to bottom. Unfortunately I wont be able to put the lid on the mash tun whilst in use.I think I'll be watching anyway! The 1 from B3 only had about 6" movement up & down. Lets hope it works. <_< I read...

Barney, u could get a couple of these @ Bunnings (about $18 ea with tap)I used these 4 yrs 4 conditioning.(I like to lager) U could drill a hole in the top 4 airlock but I never bothered.Just keep an eye on it & vent Co2 off till no more.If u get 2 u can use the other 4 bulk priming & bottling...

Thanks Doc, thats 1 more recipe 4 me. Cheers Glenn.

One step @ a time Barney, sounds like your doing a good job.I reckon it'll be bubbling soon with 2 packs of yeast in. Whats the AA rating on those green bullets and where do you get 'em? I just read back further that U were 3 wks in the primary? sounds a bit long unless U were doing a lager @...

LOL BULK.

Ok Chippy.I think I know more about horticulture than brewing.I used to be keen gardener B4 the brewing obsession took over.I forgot to mention also keep the water up to them in the heat of summer.Maybe a soaker hose & if you plan on growing diff. varieties make sure they dont twine into each...

1080lt, exactly the same as last yr.At least things are'nt getting worse. Cheers Glenn.

Pistol Patch. I'd use safale and keep reading.When the beer gets better you'll be able to convince youself you need another fridge.We have 5 fridges & 3 chesties,only 1 for food. Good luck. Cheers Glenn.

Well I have'nt been idle today. Put my sparge arm together.She goes every which way but loose.I ordered 1 from B3 but I could"nt get it to do what I wanted.It's gone to rest in my plumbing bits box. Interested in comments b4 I solder. Cheers Glenn.

Thanks Chippy. It.s just because it's all new & shiny.Soon it will have to start earning its keep.I expect one of my boys to be brewing on it long after i'm dead so I consider it an investment.Well this is how I've explained to SWMBO. She is a very understanding woman. Cheers Glenn.

PJW21. Dreaming of brewing is ok.Waking up constantly during the night with new ideas for yr system is not so good.Welcome to the best hobby a bloke could have. Cheers Glenn.

You could bypass the thermostat & see what happens.If it's still not cooling down it might need regassing.Refrig mechanics charge like wounded bulls so it might be cheaper to get a new one. I would'nt have a compressor running all the time to achieve 18c.Good luck. Cheers Glenn

Justin,I'm still waiting on the paperwork for the rental and those prices dont inc GST.I'm going to get my lpg, co2 & nitro mix in future from BOC. One stop shopping! Cheers Glenn..

Dont worry about heavy metals. They wont make it into your beer. Humulus lupulus (hops) is a dioecious climbing perennial (1st cousin to cannabis) and a weed. Lots of sun. A cool root run. Well mulched with chook poo down deep when U plant your rhysomes. Give plenty of height for growth and...