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  1. chubbytaxman

    Fresh Wort Kit

    Hi all, I am looking to get back into brewing after a long hiatus. All my gear has been sold so starting from scratch. Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a Kettle Sour FWK? Are they still available and who sells them? Thanks all 🍺🍺
  2. chubbytaxman

    Moving house clean out

    Hey everyone, we are moving house soon and I no longer have time to do any home brew. I have a few things that may be of interest to someone as listed below 3 x Stainless kegs - I used one for a boil kettle so has a 3 piece ball valve at the bottom, the other two have tops cut out ready to...
  3. chubbytaxman

    Age for grain ??

    Evening brewers .. I have a sack of MO that was purchased approx 2 - 2.5 years ago (been stored in a large Decor container with clip handles ever since). Looking at using it in recipes now (had to move house a couple of times but now settled) and was wondering if I should up the quantities...
  4. chubbytaxman

    Small Batch carbing

    Evening Brewers, I am looking at doing some small batches - about 10 litres thereabouts and have a question on carbonation. With this small of a batch, I want to start with a Dry Stout and bottle (cos it wont fit in a keg :foammug:) so I am confused how I would get the beer in the bottle to act...
  5. chubbytaxman

    Free upright freezer

    Howdy brewers, I have an upright freezer that I no longer need. I am moving house and need to declutter. It was given to me about 12 months ago - I have used it regularly as a fermenting chamber with an STC. Works a treat - looks awful. Could be fixed up with some TLC but I haven't got the...
  6. chubbytaxman

    FS - Excess brewing gear

    Hi all, I have some excess brew gear that someone may want. I have a boil kettle (about 40 or 50L) with ball valve tap, bottle capper, various fermenters and plastic buckets as pictured. Asking for $70 for the lot. Cheers chubby
  7. chubbytaxman

    50L S/S kegs FS Brisbane Nth

    Howdy gents, I have a couple of spare kegs that I am putting up for sale if someone is interested. One is a new shiney 50 Litre keg (no spear). The other had been modified - mesh insert in the bottom, weldless temp gauge and s/s piping out of the bottom (ready for 3 way tap etc). Looking for...
  8. chubbytaxman

    Brewing gear For Sale Brisbane Nth

    Howdy Brewers, I am moving house by the end of the year and have some excess items that I am parting with before packing. Items are as follows:- 3 x 19 Litre kegs - 2 x PIN lock and 1 x ball lock 3 x Fermenters - 1 x 30 Litre, 1 x 20 litres (approx) and 1 x OLINDA fermenter all with taps...
  9. chubbytaxman

    Broken shank

    Brewers ... I have a question for the think tank ... I was removing a tap from my kegerator to clean it and lines etc, when I noticed I have broken the tailpiece where it joins the body. Any ideas where I can source one from in Brisvegas ... It is a "KROME" brand one to fit the following...
  10. chubbytaxman

    Yeast vs Yeast

    Howdy Brewers ... Been on a little hiatus for a bit here .. Xmas and all ... Need to get a brew happening today (not much time left in the day though) ... :blink: I would love to try and get an English Mild style happening today if I can, however I am trying to use up what ingredients I have at...
  11. chubbytaxman

    Help with keg problem ...

    Hi Brewers, I have a keg that is in need of some TLC – by the looks of it. I was putting some new seals in it when I noticed weird things … Will let the photos tell the tale. Can anyone enlighten me as to what that weird rubbery bit is in Pic 2 and Pic 5? It came out of the bottom (where the...
  12. chubbytaxman

    Small batch - How to ....

    Brewers ... I have a couple of ... different ... brews I am looking at having a crack at. Before I go all out, I thought I would try Small Scale Brewing to see if I actually like the brew. What I am after is some tips on where to get the smaller equipment ... Like a fermenter (say about a 5 or...
  13. chubbytaxman

    Wyeast 1338 substitute

    Brewers, Bit of a situation I have .... Want to make a dry stout and the recipe has called for Wyeast 1338. :blink: ... None in my fridge store. Tried all the likely outlets - ie sponsors stores - and none available there. Anyone have any success with a 1338 substitute .... If so, what...
  14. chubbytaxman

    Hefeweizen IV yeast

    Morning Brewers ..... Pitched a vial / tube of Hef IV yeast on to a Hefeweizen yesterday. No activity until this morning when I found this .... Has anyone had issues with this yeast before ... And the temp was within spec for this yeast .... Hope the images / video works ... Cheers...
  15. chubbytaxman

    Differences in grain

    Brewers, Soz ... Noob question. Can anyone enlighten me on the differences of these grains .... Maris Otter Pale Malt Ale Malt Are any of these the same ie Pale Malt and Ale Malt ?? chubby
  16. chubbytaxman

    Hole punches for s/s kegs

    Brewers, What is your favourite method of punching holes in the sides of kegs ... for things like 3 piece valves ... sight glasses etc etc I have heard of Greenlea punches but they seem waaaaaaay expensive (US based item i suppose) But what about here in OZ ... anything stack up to this...
  17. chubbytaxman

    Fermenting chamber build

    Gents, Planning a fermentation chamber build but I am stuck on the wiring ... The overall plan includes the following:- 2 x bar fridges (with freezer compartments) - one at each end of the chamber. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/archerfield/fridges-freezers/nec-bar-fridge/1058799515 Small...
  18. chubbytaxman

    How to improve head retention

    Brewers .... Can I pick your brains for a bit?? :unsure: I brew a few different styles of beer (until I find some that I would like to brew regularly) ... Some of the styles I brew are ... Irish Reds ... Porter .... Mild ... English Bitter .... Saison ... Rauchbier My question revolves...
  19. chubbytaxman

    Final volume of wort into cube

    Brewers, Random question that I can't find any answer to at this point. First up, I use Brewmate software on the PC / tablet and the default batch is set at 23L. My question is this: The 23L figure - is it the volume that goes into the cube or fermenter (less the hot break material in the...
  20. chubbytaxman

    Shelf life for can of malt extract

    Brewers .... Strange question time. I usually brew AG, however, I have been given a "Brew Cellar" kit containing all the good gear - PET bottles, fermenter, spoon ...... It came with a can of LME - Morgans Australian Lager - with an expiry date of 2012. My BIL has had it for a while but not...
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