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(Ok, so maybe more post-it note length than a treatise). All the talk I read of balance in flavours, anyone would think there are malt and hop police cruising around taking measurements. I don't drink beer for balance. It is not even a desirable characteristic in every beer for me. A balanced...

Just a thought I had when I was first ordering grain from G&G last year [only just remembered it... lol] I don't have a grain mill, and I thought it was great that all my pre-crushed grains (for a dark ale) were conveniently packed in a single bag that I could just cut open and mash. I think...

Man I love brewing. Just mashed in around 4kg pale malt and a handful of crystal usingmy big w pot and a laundry bag (can't find the grain bag). Adjusted temp to approximately 65 give or take a degree. Will add some citra to the boil. Might measure that one more closely... Haha. No recipe...

Thinking about the time component and risk of infection for the rest of your brauhaus of using Brett or funky/sour yeasties. Would it be possible to innoculate a large jar of cherries with Brett or dregs of a sour beer, cover with glad wrap and ferment? Then add the already fermented cherries...

Could have called this F*ck-up Ale instead - But I'll see how it tastes first. The missus was out for the night, and little one was asleep. So I started heating up 12 litres of water in my pot while I looked for my digital thermometer, and finished making a lasagne... Where's the damn...

Cooked up a christmas beer the other day, and just pitched the yeast last night. Ambient temp in my house overnight was about 25c. It was a bit frothy this morning. So probably started up. Anyone see any issues with a few hours at this temp? The recipe: 4kg pale malt 15g Chinook (60 min)...

I think Ill have some explaining to do to the wife later this week... My beer in the new fathers day fermenter (a kit plus extras APA) hasnt even made it into bottles yet and already I have been sucked into the world of AG. A package is on its way from Grain and Grape with a grain bag, 4kg...

Is my krausen supposed to dissipate before I can bottle? Its been a week and a half, but a couple of days ago when I dry hopped it seems to have foamed up again.

Hi all So I've recently bought a Coopers Kit to try and make a few decent brews. All my previous brews have been K&K and less than impressive in the taste department. Supplies Coopers lager 1.7kg tin Brew Enhancer 1 Dextrose Light dry malt 1kg 100g amarillo hops Small pack Cascade hops Safale...