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Guys, I've been having problems with my hefe's always being low mash efficiency. 3 from 3 strike rate of about 6 or 7 gravity points low when measuring post mash and it's been driving me crazy. All my malt based beers have been fine and there abouts just wheat beer efficiency is way down. I've...

I've had lots of time to think about all things beer lately as I recover from a bout of "Man Flu" Anyway one thing that came to me as I was coughing up half a lung one afternoon was about Calibrating Thermometers. There's been lots written about not trusting one single thermometer, even if its...

I have a starter underway from a split wyeast smack pack. It's a 3068 for a hefe. I split the pack about 4 weeks ago so hasn't been stored in the fridge too long. First batch using it turned out great so no issues there. Anyway the new starter has been on the stir plate for a couple of days and...

Thought I would share this here also I know some like to squeeze their "bags" and some of you don't but for those who do like to squeeze this solution might work for you. After my first BIAB session one (of the many) things I learnt was squeezing a hot bag full of grain is not that easy with...

I've seen lots of people using various methods of insulating their Urns and thought I would share my setup. I have an electric Urn but I am sure this would work on a Pot or Gas setup just as well. As I am a tight a$$, and believe as much of my Homebrew Kit as possible should be salvaged or...

Hi guys, just about to start my BIAB journey and prepping everything to try and eliminate or reduce mistakes. As I always have my smartphone on me I was thinking it would be handy to have an app to help me on brew day. To remind me when to do things eg x hops in now, y hops in now, wort chiller...

After reading up on BIAB and watching lots of YouTube videos I've decided to jump into the AG world and give it a go. Looking at getting an electric urn and now tossing up between buffalo and birko. The buffalo is about $70 cheaper than what I can find the birko for so leaning that way. ($220 v...

After starting my homebrew journey in Sydney many moons ago, and having a layoff for near on 8 years, I'm now back in Perth and getting back into it but I'm shocked at the prices of stuff over here vs the east coast. For example wyeast $14.95 v $9.95 from Ross at craftbrewer. Same for Dme...