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Hey Wormy, Have you experimented with the different hop utilisations formulas in Beer Smith? If not, to find these In BS2 go to Preferences>Bitterness. There is three different options to use for the bitterness formula, all will result in a different IBU for a given amounts of hops. I only...

Hi all I have a 2.6kg Co2 Bottle for sale. Its about 6 months old and contains some gas. Selling as we are moving overseas. Pick up from Cloverdale. $100. Cheers.

Thanks, Black n Tan your suggestion has fixed the problem. The date on the design page of the recipe was set to 21/1/16 from the last time I made it. Interesting, I hadn't noticed that connection before, I just assumed the viability calc would have just used today's date. It looks like the...

Hi all, I'm making an Irish Red (OG1.054/vol 22L) using liquid yeast with a manufacturing date of 8 March 2016. In BS2 in the recipe tab after entering the above date it says my viability is 96%. if I use the Yeast Starter Tool, for the same date, it gives me a viability of 50%. As a...

Oh gosh, I didn't realise there was that many version. How do you know which version you have? I purchased in December also and I have the same filter that you are describing. I can post a pic also in a few weeks when I get back home. But it looks like it maybe an isolated issue caused most...

I think I've got the 2nd gen version which by looking at the diagrams, the pump filter attachment is different to 1st gen. The little silicone pipe slides on and off the pump inlet quite easily so you can remove the filler for cleaning (as per instructions). But the other end of it which...

Hey all, I'm on my third brew with the GF and am absolutely blown away by the results. I've read through all 48 pages of this thread (keen I know, but I'm on holiday and can't brew) and gained some really useful advice, thanks for that. My last brew was a Cream Ale with a 90 minute mash and I...

In beer smith, I was only getting 13 IBUs when the target was 18 IBUs. I increased from 28 to 40g of hops to reach target. When I bought the hops (Liberty) I noticed its dated from 2013 season. BeerSmith has a tool to adjust for age, and it now reckons I should use 72g to reach 18IBUs. I did...

Thanks Droopy Brew, I'll check out the spreadsheet. And yes, will be keen to go all grain, I guess I was thinking I should learn to walk before trying to run. :) Thanks antphile, that looks like a great description for me to get started with. In Perth, DU99.

Thanks guys. Yep a bit more reading and research to do, and a new LHBS to find!

Hi all, I'm new to brewing, having done 3 kits and a couple ciders. After enjoying helping my brother in law out a few times with his partials, I decided to try one of my own. I used Jet's Fat Yak recipe, using a two bucket Lauter, following the recipe to a tee...or at least so I thought. At...

Hey guys and girls, Bout to start my second batch of cider, first one was a mangrove jacks craft series pear cider. It came out alright, but tasted a bit of bananas and that slight artificial flavour from the enhancer. This time I'm going to try from Apple juice from the supermarket. Have...

Good way to spend the afternoon! Looking forward to trying the partial!