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If anyone is planning on attending (and participating in the challenge) could you please drop a note either here or at our forums. We're trying to gauge numbers so that Shawn can supply an adequate amount of challenge kits. Benniee

The Sunnyside Tavern is very close to where we meet (Hamilton North Bowling Club). Can't say I've ever stayed there so don't know what it's like. A quick google search should reveal some accommodation options close to the club. As for the challenge certain details may be revealed between now...

Hi Michael, I'm sorry that you are disappointed with the club's decision. You beers certainly did very well across the categories you entered. Our decision wasn't an easy one, nor was it made lightly. I have not had the success in competitions that you have had in this years, but for me the...

Thought I'd drag up this thread to see if you ever got your hands on one of these Mark - and if you did how did it go? Benniee

I wonder if these ones will have a ring-pull pressure release valve in the lids? I like the look of the kegs, and the price is right but I use the ring-pull release valve in my ball-lock kegs all the time. I know you can put a "new" lid with a ring-pull valve in the kegs, but when you factor...

Where did you come across the drum? I'd love to get my hands on something like that. Benniee

Pictures please :) Sounds like a good setup. Benniee

I don't own any pin locks so I'm only spouting this having read it somewhere before. You can bleed/burp off the pressure by manually pressing down the gas post (without any disconnects fitted). But I've also seen that you can fit the "newer" lids to the pin lock kegs that have a ring-pull...

I use 1/2 a tablet in a 23L volume. I have used a whole tablet and found the break material to be much fluffier and harder to deal with. What I'd like to know is what technique/method people use to break their tablets in half. I use a sharp knife on a chopping board, but it sometimes gets a...

Definitely a +1 from me on this one. I ended up having to "exit stage right" in a hurry due to some over tired kids, so next time I might aim to fly solo so I can spend some more time talking beer and less time chasing kids. Hope everyone has a good Chrissy, and finds some time to brew (that's...

:o Oh dear... Knowing you place of emplyment and thinking of the only "local" venue that has that sort of capacity makes me a little sad. You guys would be pretty much powerless to stop this sort of practice wouldn't you - even with the potential damage to the brand? Benniee

I would love to be in this one guys, but I'm totally unprepared for it. I did my first bit of brewing last weekend - it was the first brew in over 3 months. But I will be at the swap with a few scattered bottles to taste/share with others. Benniee

I'm certainly in this camp. For a lot of my beers I include a short (5-10 min) protein rest around 52-55. Occasionally I do skip this step and invariably my efficiency suffers. My mash/lauter tun is pretty low tech (esky with a s/s braid). When I do a prot rest I usually end up with a thinner...

I might actually remember to make it this time :) And if the weather clears up a bit I'll be able to ride my bike there. Benniee

I can't comment on Doc's situation, but I can say that local council where I am are extremely painful to deal with when it comes to outbuildings. I would imagine that most councils would be hesitant to rubber stamp certain plumbing fixtures in outbuildings as they seem to be paranoid about...

I agree with the general trend in posts on AHB that Pat is talking about - but I'm not sure that a "welcome" forum or thread is really going to solve that. If you look at some of the other brewing forums there doesn't seem to be as many of the unhelpful posts as we are currently generating...

Morning All, I'm heading out to Potters to for Father's Day with the family. I'll keep an eye peeled for any other local brewers that make the trip. Hopefully this wind dies down a bit. Benniee

I'll be at the meeting - and will most likely hang around for something to eat. Benniee

Thanks for the info guys. I had seen a few photos of the IEC stirrers getting around but wasn't sure where to start tracking one down. It looks like they are one of the more common stirrers supplied/stocked by lab supply places. Andrew - thanks for the info on the Hanna stirrer you sell. I...

Hi All, I've been making simple/shaken/swirled starters for a long while now and I'm considering making the move to a magnetic stirrer to provide constantly aggitated/stirrer starters. I'm hoping this will let me propagate more yeast from the same volume of wort. I have looked over plenty of...