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  1. Mattress

    All Grain Honey Beer?

    My bees have been very productive over the summer and I have lots of honey. (80kg from 5 hives) One of the hives produced a dark, thick (like toffee) honey that I'm going to use for brewing. So, any suggestions on an all grain recipe using honey? Thanks
  2. Mattress

    Death by Homebrew

    http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/tainted-home-brew-may-have-caused-mans-death-20130609-2nxtf.html Hope it's no one we know.
  3. Mattress

    Budweiser being sued for selling watered down piss

    Saw this in the news today. Maybe we should sue CUB for selling what they try to pass off as full flavoured beer http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2013/02/27/16/02/us-lawsuit-claims-budweiser-watered-down
  4. Mattress

    Wig And Pen Website

    Iv'e seen a post or two on here stating that the Wig & Pen website is shit. This explains why. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/a...1223-2btvd.html
  5. Mattress

    Road Trip

    Heading off on a holiday in January and staying in the following places Canberra Dubbo Goondiwindi Bribie Island (1 week) Coffs Harbour Budgewoi Back to Canberra Anyone have any breweries/bars that they can recommend along the way? Thanks Mattress
  6. Mattress

    Spent Grain In Compost

    I've started being serious about my garden and have set up a compost pile. Interested to know if anyone puts their spent grain in the compost and how does it go? I don't have any chooks so I can't go down that path.
  7. Mattress

    Galaxy And Nelson Sauvin Bulk

    Evening, Now that I have my vacuum sealer organised I'm looking at buying some bulk hops. (well larger than 90gram packets anyway) I'm having a bit of trouble sourcing Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin. Does anyone know of a reliable supplier, domestic or international for these 2 varieties? Thanks.
  8. Mattress

    White Labs English Ale Yeast

    Hi guys, I'm using White Labs English Ale yeast WLP002 for the 1st time. Ive used a vial in a yeast starter and it's not behaving like any yeast I have used before. The vial was in date and has been stored in the fridge. My flask is now full of a substance that is quite thick and reminds me...
  9. Mattress

    Crash Chilling Question

    At the moment I don't have a fridge that I'm able to crash chill in. The one I was using now has kegs in it. As the cold weather has now hit Canberra (Winter is coming) would it be OK to just leave my secondary fermenter out in the shed for a couple of days before kegging? Temp is dropping...
  10. Mattress

    Quick Filtering Question

    Hi Guys, In the middle of brew day. Also using my beer filter on a previous brew for the 1st time. My question is, when filtering from keg to keg, do you leave the release valve opened or closed on the receiving keg? Thanks Mattress
  11. Mattress

    Leaking Yeast

    Think I know the answer but I'm just checking. Got a delivery of 3 packets of Wyeast today, noticed the plastic bag had a bit of brown liquid in it. Sure enough one of the smack packs has a tiny hole in it, not big enough to see but if you squeeze the bag, air escapes. Will it be ok to use or...
  12. Mattress

    My 1st Major Stuff Up

    Morning, I had a go at brewing Tony's Dark Wheat Dunkelweizen last weekend. I followed the recipe ingredients to the letter, just scaled it down to 23 litre batch with beersmith. I used a new smack pack of Wyeast 3068 which I split into 4, 3 vials into the fridge, the rest into my starter. I...
  13. Mattress

    Which Beer Clubs Do You Recommend?

    Evening all, I need to increase my experience with tasting different styles of beer so I am thinking of joining one of those websites/clubs that deliver sample packs on a semi-regular basis, e.g. Beer Masons, Australian Beer Club etc. I'm interested to know if anyone uses a site they recommend...
  14. Mattress

    Quick Fermentation

    G'day guys, Just need to check something. Made my 3rd A/G BIAB last Saturday, based on the Skunk Fart Ale recipe on the database. Was a little bit off with my numbers and ended up with an OG of 1060. All of my brews so far have had trouble reaching their FG, the last couple have got there with...
  15. Mattress

    World Wide Keg Shortage?

    Hi guys, As I'm only new to brewing I have been using PET bottles for my brew. I have decided I would like to start using kegs some time soon so I have held off on getting glass bottles. I was looking at the craftbrewer website today and noticed they have discontinued their 4 keg and seal kit...
  16. Mattress

    Other Websites

    Hi guys, This might be like cheating on the missus, but what other brewing forums and websites do you suggest are worth looking at? Thanks Mattress
  17. Mattress

    Carbonation Problems

    Morning, I've only made a few brews but my last couple have been under-carbed after 4 weeks in the bottle compared to the 1st 2 brews After doing some reading I think I know where I may have gone wrong. With these brews I used a secondary fermenter for the 1st time. Both of them spent 10 - 12...
  18. Mattress

    My 1st A/g Biab.

    I've just finished cleaning up after doing my 1st AG BIAB. It went so well I need to tell someone about it. Tried telling the wife, but she wasn't that interested (bloody non-beer drinkers), so I'm telling you guys. I've been doing shitloads of research, trying not to ask too many...
  19. Mattress

    Best Stainless Air Stone

    Evening, I've had some problems getting my FG down, so I am going to try aerating my wort. I have access to bottled O2 and tubing and I am able to get a regulator from Ebay. What size stone is best for aerating my wort, 0.05 or 2 micron? It will probably be a while before I get into kegging...
  20. Mattress

    Setting Up A 50 Litre Keg For Biab

    Hi Guys, I'm trying to set up for all grain brew in a bag. I've got a 50litre keg from Ebay on the way http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220886329575?ss...984.m1497.l2649 It has the spear removed and a hole pre-drilled for a tap. I've found some instructions on the net on how to cut a hole in the...
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