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    BrewMate Software - Missing grains?

    Hi guys, I have started using the BrewMate software, but I cant seem to find the below grains: Carabohemian Choc Rye Are these grains perhaps named differently on BrewMate? Cheers, Robbie
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    Water loss when boiling hops

    Hi guys, With regards to boiling your hops with the lid of the pot off, lets say you start with 10l water, then after boiling hops you end up with 7l, is it ok to simply add another 3l of water into the fermenter if your recipe was based on 10l? Regards, Robbie
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    Diluting your wort

    Hi guys, I was wondering how it is possible to make 20litre batches with a 15 litlre stock pot? Lets say a particular recipe has 4kgs of grain and I am able to put it in my stock pot with 10 litres of water. After resting for 60mins, then I need to start boiling and adding in my hops. At...
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    Windhoek Lager

    Hi guys, My next brew is going to be one that tastes like my favourite beer, Windhoek Lager. Unfortunately, when moving to Australia, this beer couldn’t come with me, so hopefully I can try make something that tastes similar :) Although you can get this beer in Australia, its pretty dear...
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    AG Brew #2 - Improving brewing methods

    Hi guys, I will be doing my second AG brew in the coming days, only this time I am going to be armed with a fermenting fridge, temp control and experience from my first AG brew J As a learning experience, I will be making the exact same recipe (as I bought double the ingredients), but I want...
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    Light beer AG Brew

    Hi guys, I recently bottled my first AG Beer (Nicks $30 thread). This beer is pretty much a full strength beer. How easy would it be to make a light beer and what would be involved? My limited understanding on beer making suggests that the higher the sugar, the higher the alcohol content. If...
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    How long before carbonation takes place?

    Hi guys, I bottled my first extract beer (Coopers Lager with German Lager Enhancer) about 4 days ago. I am also going to bottle my first AG brew today. How long after bottling (and adding your carbonation drops) do you need to wait before your beer becomes nicely carbonated? I’m not too...
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    Anyone going to Schutzenfest?

    I'v never been or heard of this festival (im new to Adelaide), but it sounds interesting! Anyone going?
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    Yoour Bottle Of Choice

    Hi guys, I wonder wondering what everyones choice of bottles were? i.e. Glass / plastic (PET)? Stubbies or longnecks? I will use the Coopers PET bottles I got for my first batch of beer, but I need to make a plan for the 2nd batch of beer. Please note, at this stage, a keg in not an option :)...
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    Cleaning Your Brewing Equipment

    Hi guys, Now that my first extract and AG brew is going to be done soon, Ill going to need to give the fermenters a good clean after bottling. What do you guys use to clean your fermenters with? I assume the cleaner / soap you use is important as you dont want to leave your fermenter soapy...
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    Camping - South Australia

    Hi guys, I was wondering if you guys knew of any good camping sites in South Australia? Would be nice if it caters for young kids too, but not essential. Along as it offers some natural beauty, some things to do and not too far from Adelaide, Im happy :) Look forward to hearing from you...
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    My First Ag Brew - Thanks Nick :)

    Hi guys, Yesterday and made my first All Grain beer using Nicks guidelines, but made a few slight changes to his recipe. 2kg of Aussie ale malt 100g of carapils 50g of carared 10g of carafa 3 10g of Simcoe (60mins) 10g of D Saaz (15mins) US05 It was great to be able to taste along the...
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    20l Willow Jerry

    Hi guys, I purchased a 20l Willow Jerry for my first AG brew. With regards to the tap for the Jerry, it comes sealed. Is it just a matter of drilling a hole before fitting the tap? Silly question i know. Regards, Robbie
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    Bottling My First Brew

    Hi guys, I'm probably a couple of days away from bottling my first brew :) I am going to use the 750mil PET bottles which come with the home brew kit. Do you think its necessary to sanitize the PET bottles which have never been used before? Cheers, Robbie
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    First Hydrometerreading

    Hi All, I am approaching day 4 of my first brew (23l), which is a Coopers Lager, with a German Lager enhancer and US50 yeastr, which has been fermeting in my cellar at around 19-20 deg. When would be a good time to take my first hydrometer reading? The Coopers instructions say after 3 days...
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    Grain Shops - Adelaide

    Hi guys, I am looking at doing my first AG brew these holidays, which includes the following: 2kg of Aussie ale malt 100g of carapils 50g of carared 10g of carafa 3 10g of Simcoe 10g of Riwaka (or D Saaz) My LHBS (Brew craft in St Marys) doesnt stock all the above. Do you guys know of...
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    Waterbaths

    Hi guys, Started my first brew 2 days ago (Coopers lager extract). I have been using a waterbath and it has worked well. My cellar has been sitting at around 21-22 degrees, but with rotating a few frozen waters bottles (i.e. 4 in the bath, 4 in the freezer) i have managed to keeps temps...
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    Natural Cooling Methods

    Hi guys, I am going to give my Coopers DIY kit a go on Christmas day. I decided to ditch the Coopers yeast and i bought some US05 and will also use a Brewcrafts German Lager beer enhancer instead of the Coopers beer enhancer. The outside temps are quite high at the moment (35-39 deg), but on...
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    Seasonal Brewing

    Hi guys, For those who dont have a spare fridge with temperature control, have you ever considering seasonal brewing? For example, i have a cellar, and in winter im sure it will get pretty cold down there, perfect for brewing lagers. Whereas in autumn, when its not as cold, ales could be...
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    Bottling

    Hi guys, I am new to brewing and plan to do my Coopers DIY kit this weekend. This home kit comes with PET bottles, which i plan to use for bottling. I all plan to start my first AG brew soon too and plan to start with a 9l batch. With regards to bottling my first AG brew, is it ok to use...
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