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Sad news for North Sydney drinkers? Drove past there the other day and the place looked gutted. Tha bar was ripped out and guys were working everywhere. Tell me the last real pub is not being turned into another faceless yuppie clone bar. Anyone got any news?

I plan on brewing a Belgian Wit next week after the excess of Christmas. I'll pitch the starter probably Tuesday. It is a brand new WLP400 tube. I'll be making enough for a 2L starter and some stubbies for later. Question is is there any point in making a starter to my final recipe - in this...

Was having a flick through the usual Christmas crap that arrives in the mailbox. What caught my eye was an ad for Hahn Premium and Hahn Premium Light side by side. One at $42 the other at $23. Given that there is probably a bit more malt, hops and tax to be paid is nearly $20 a fair difference...

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As i don't have a local stockist of Wyeast I am after the best yeast choice for a Hoey clone. Any experience on using WLP 400 or 410 or another? Probably will have to use WLP400 now anyway as the platinum strain might be hard to source but for future reference.... Also any clues as to what...

If I kept the cfc in a solution of iodophor then any thoughts on whether this would 1) keep the cfc sterile between uses? 2) cause any issues with the brass fittings, copper or plastic tubing in the cfc?

Some old but funny UK beer adverts - all link to large files (750KB) so dial up beware Nice vacuum cleaner Ouch! Creamy 1 Creamy 2 and my favourite (apparently they made a late night version but I can't find that) Carling Premium International Brand coming to you soon

For those who have created RIMS or HERMS with complex plumbing in place how do you clean out the mash tun keg? Normally I would just say turn it upside down and spray with a hose but if you have inlet/outlet connections do you have to disconnect all these after every brew? Or are there clever...

Looks like Santa will be delivering a heavy sack full of keg gear my way this year. So never having had the pleasure before I am a little unsure as to what to go for. Some questions for all you lucky keggers. If you could buy your keg gear again would you get a Dual Regulator? Why or why not? I...

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Unfortunate creature! This little cute animal really exists! Unbelievable but true! Must be a hard to go through life looking like a penis with teeth! Maybe that explains why they never come above ground. Called a naked mole-rat (true) from Africa.

For those who have converted a keg and gone down the welded fittings option would you recommend a nipple fitting, socket or something else as the item to weld in place for the ball valve? Why? Come to think of it do I really want to weld? I have a welding mate so it won't cost me any extra but...

Got a plastic 30L fermenter. The tap no longer makes a reliable seal - it comes loose occasionally and leaks a bit. Though I haven't ever lost a brew I am starting to worry. Basically I think I stripped the thread overtightening. It has given nearly three years of sterling service. I know that...

Anyone want to do a brew-up/taste test/yeast exchange or whatever? I would be in for anything.

Checked today expecting the same old story and guess what - back in business.

Does anyone have any info on yeasts used in Oz that are available to homebrewers? I think I remember hearing that MSB Colonial Wheat used WLP300. Any others? I would be very interested to know what people like Little Creatures, Mountain Goat, Matilda Bay etc do. If they use their own strains...

Can I sterilise my bottles in that?

A welder mate wants to know if it is 304, 304L or what. "Is it important?" didn't seem to go down too well. Probably on a par with "Can I use this old packet of baker's yeast in your LCPA recipe?" ;)

Anyone got a copy of the 2004 draft (final?) BJCP style guides? The site seems to have been rooted for several days now. I have the AHA 2004 ones if they are the same. Thanks

Now look here young woman. Those are quality hops and I'll need to confiscate them right now.