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  1. SimoB

    convert beer filter to charcoal water filter

    hey all... I have a filter for beer, the normal housing you see for sale. I never filter my beer, I just don't need to; can you change the filter and convert to a charcoal water filter? Or should I sell and buy a purpose built unit?
  2. SimoB

    200 Braumeister

    Hey guys... anyone know of someone selling the larger units of the braumeister.. either 200 or 500 ???? I'd buy a new one, but if I could save the coin and get a used one... well happy days.
  3. SimoB

    water profile

    Hi all - I am trying to get a starting water profile for the Brunswick area. I want to start using ez water calc and I have no idea where to start. Anyone got the values that I can use? Cheers, Simon
  4. SimoB

    [FS] keg fridge

    Hey all, I'm selling my keg fridge, it's a bit big for my current home. Works perfect. Comes with *SS drip tray *regulator *gas splitter *some lines *two flow restricting taps (1 in picture, but hole for two.) *fridge Does not come with disconnects or kegs. Fits two kegs. Asking $220. Pick...
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    [FS] 3v AG HERMS system

    Hey all - I am moving closer to town and will have a lot less space to play with. This rig has served me well and it's sad to see her go. made some cracking beers. Mash eff is around the 86% mark Super easy to use The only thing you'll need is a temp controller. I was using an STC which I am...
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    Something had happened to my brews

    Hey all, I'm hoping someone can help me out - The last couple of brews I have had some issues. Brew one. Standard IPA, nothing too crazy. Ale Malt, Crystal and that's about it. (and a range of hops). I used US05 for this one, I racked to the keg and it was great for a day then had a major...
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    My yeast starter getting too hot?

    Hi All, I woke up this morning and my yeast starter was freezing! thus resulting in lower activity than expected. So, before work, I placed it on my heat mat. I'm sitting at work now thinking, is it going to be too hot now? I managed to get the stir plate to work through it, slowly but it was...
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    [FS] kegs and beer stuff

    Hey all, trying to get rid of some equipment I'm not using anymore. All pick up from vermont in Melbourne 2 x corny kegs. 80 each or 2 for $140 2 plastic 30L fermenter 10 bucks each. 1 keg king thermometer, has some condensation but works fine. 20 bucks. Cheers, Simo.
  9. SimoB

    English & fuggles

    Hey guys, I need some help, I have been brewing lots of US beers and it really is time to get into some nice english ales. I have a fair bit of fuggles which I would like to get through. also have cascade, and goldings flowers. heaps of other hops too. Anyone got a nice English ale recipe...
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    Beer in Keg starting getting a bit sweet

    Hey AHB heads... So, I made a 7% Munich Mosaic smash... when first kegged, it was bloody great. I mean WOW!!! I force carbed and did the shake method as was in a rush to try. 2 weeks later my beer doesn't taste like crap but it's not the same. I'm getting more of a sweetness taste, the...
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    What Yeast?

    Hey all, Brewing for a comp this weekend and I want some opinions on what yeast. We are brewing an American IPA. The aim for us a smooth balance. Malty, hoppy and bitter. I have used WLP001 and this works great of course but I was hoping to add maybe a level of complexity that will not be so...
  12. SimoB

    my yeast cells

    Hey all... sorry for the repetitive post about yeast. Doing lots of research and just one more thing I can't seem to settle on. I had about 20ml of yeast slurry. Compacted as it's been in the fridge for just over a week. Using the calculators. I estimated that my concentration was about the...
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    Feral 'Kelis' Saison brewpub series

    Hey all Anyone tried this? I was lucky enough to try it at the Royston in Richmond during good beer week. Easily the best Saison I have ever tried. (all of 2 that I have tried) and I mush it was sooo good! To the point of wanting to give a saison a crack. This is what i know about it. 6.5%...
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    Summer Hops

    Hello fellow brewers.. I have an abundance of Summer Hops, about 800g and they haven't been my hop of choice and has sat in the freezer for ages. Mainly because I don't really know how to use it that well. I want to make a dent in this hop supply - anyone got a recipe suggestion that uses...
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    Yeast Starter

    Hey guys, I have my first yeast starter going from last night. using White labs 001. It has kicked off great and still very active. Out of my excitement I started brewing early this morning. Brewing an IPA of an OG 1058. Have I brewed a bit too early? The starter would've been going for 16...
  16. SimoB

    What do I get first?

    Hey all... I have found myself debating on what I should be buying next. My options are - DIY Stir plate kit, flask. This way I can start using liquid yeast as I want to get away from dry yeast for awhile and experiment. OR Parts to complete my HERMS control box. I'm currently using STCs...
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    HLT for sale

    Hey guys and gals, I am selling my Keggle conversion HLT. I have used it for a HLT but I am sure it can be used for a boiler as well. Includes: Clark rubber insulation thick version. Thermowell 2200w Element with power cord Ball valve Sight gauge I'm selling this because I upgraded. I am...
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    Immersion Chiller for sale

    Hey all, I have a copper immersion chiller I am looking to sell. I have had it for about 8 months and I'm looking for 100 bucks. comes with vinyl tubing and a hose fitting. I didn't make it I bought it so the quality is pretty good. I am selling as I want to go to a different method of...
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    HERMS MLT/ insulation

    Hey all... I currently have my MLT insulated but my next brew I will have my hems running... Does the mlt Need to be insulated anymore now that the HERMS will be holding a steady temp?? Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk
  20. SimoB

    Dry hoped and racked to secondary

    Hey all, I have never dry hopped until last night. The beer was an APA took a sample but didn't test gravity, seemed pretty dam good. Anyway, It still had quiet a bit of krausen on top in the primary. It has been going steady at 18c for 8 days using US-05. Was it too soon to transfer to...
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