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If my memory serves me, I did do a 10 minute flameout but no whirlpool. I've got a thermowell in my brewpot and it makes it really hard to whirlpool. Next time, changes I'll make will be: - Immersion chiller - Irish moss - Longer wait before bottling after batch priming

Hey, How did it go, well okay I guess... Definitely very fruity and similar to the real deal. The catch is, this was the first batch I did with no chill. I wasn't aware at the time, but this isn't necessarily the best idea in such a hoppy beer as there is a lot of hop material exposed too long...

Sorry, I forgot I started this thread. I shouldn't start threads when I've been into a few home brews :-) My mash volume was 16.6L, with 13.3L going into the boil. I was expecting it to boil down to 11L but I got about 9.5L. I reckon I need to work out the boil rate of my pot before I jump to...

Neat, I'll give the old happy wrap a go when I'm cold crashing. Thanks guys!

Hi all, Tried my hand at BIAB this weekend, my mash steps were: 1. Strike at 70C 2. Stir for 5 minutes to get temp down (it was a hot day) 3. Mash at 67C for 70 minutes 4. Mash out at 75C for 10 minutes 5. Drip and gave the bag a good squeeze Not knowing what to expect being my first time, I...

Should of mentioned, I use cheap vodka (the kind my out of touch Grandad gives me each birthday) in the airlock. I'm not worried about about vodka getting in, more about my dirty garage air. To be honest I don't think any vodka got in and now that the temp is stable I see co2 bubbling out...

Hi all, Just put my first brew into my fermentation fridge, previously I kept my primary in the closet with a S type airlock. Bringing my brew into the fridge, I've brought it down from 22 degrees to 18 and I've noticed this temperature change has caused a vacuum. This is sucking air back...

That looks amazing mate! I've decided to scale down the Munich and Caramunich a touch. I'll report back on progress...

That looks amazing mate! I've decided to scale down the Munich and Caramunich a touch. I'll report back on progress...

Hey, decided to give this a go as my first foray into AG and BIAB. Thought I'd try to replicate the hops used by Feral. Like to get your thoughts: Wort volume: 26.5L Fermenter volume: 22L 20g Centennial @ 60 10g Amarillo @ 15 10g Cascade @ 15 10g Centennial @ 15 10g Amarillo @ 10 10g Cascade...

After adding the carb drops, I'd wait two weeks keeping them at room temp. Crack one open after the two weeks and see if its carbonated enough to your liking. If they are a little flat you can always wait another week or you can try keeping them in a warmer area. As for the cold conditioning, as...

Hi all, Cracked a beer I've been lagering in bottle for a week, throughout the whole process I've been picking up a weird aftertaste I now believe to be DMS. This would make sense because I was having trouble getting this to boil and had the lid on a lot and I'm sure run-off would of gone back...

I'm definitely going to contest on principal alone, to be a victim of crime then fined as one 20 minutes later is outrageous to me. At least the homebrewing community is full of decent, helpful people I'm coming to find.

I'm definitely going to contest on principal alone, to be a victim of crime then fined as one 20 minutes later is outrageous to me. At least the homebrewing community is full of decent, helpful people I'm coming to find.

Yeah this is what I'm thinking, this is actually my first batch so maybe for the next lot.

Hey guys, Having a bad day, after having my wallet stolen on the trains this morning and (naturally) copping a fine from the inspectors I've come home to find my lager frozen in the fridge. Two are totally frozen and have popped their tops and the others are still liquid but quite frosty. I've...

I'm new to brewing and I have a question after reading about flocculation. I have observed myself the formulation of krausen and trub during fermentation and the "falling" of krausen towards the end of this process. I'd like to know if the falling of krausen and formation of the yeast cake are...

EDIT 2: thanks guys but I was able to score a 140L from gumtree last night for $60.

Hmmm, I think an excusion to Bunnings is in my cards tomorrow. Thanks guys!

I actually just took another hydrometer reading and it was much clearer, my plan is to wait one more day then carefully bulk prime. Next time round I'll use an auto siphon and food grade bucket as suggested. Cheers!