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During rigorous fermentation (usually around the first 3 days) the yeast will product its own heat, so be careful about over compensating. Not sure how accurate it can be. I use stick on thermometers at the moment which I know aren't entirely accurate. I keep my beer at 20 degrees according to...

This video will show you how to wire and use the STC-1000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TvX1Zz1-Y I just picked up two from eBay for 16 each - although I'm going to pop one on a fermenting fridge when I finally get it. Are you using a lager strain or ale in the end? This Melbourne...

It quickly goes from hobby to obsession! Have a read of John Palmers "How to Brew" http://www.howtobrew.com/ and also get yourself a copy of Charlie Papazian's "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing". Both are really great guides for taking you from extract to AG. I don't think you need to spend...

Hi Panzerd, I'm new here! But I've been lurking a long time. Seems as if most of your questions have been answered. - For sweetness, body & mouth feel you could also use a lactose sugar - it's unfermentable. Another alternate in future would be to do a mini mash/partial mash just in a pot...

No worries at all. I couldn't find the previous versions anywhere online? At least I know now how I need to treat my water. Next to none of the minerals we need for good beer!

Hi All, First post here. In case anyone is interested, I received the following from Yarra Valley Water with the mineral and chemical contents of our water supply based on the supplying dam. Hope you find this information useful!