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I have one of those "My Fridge" peltier cooling /heating units(scored from work) but it is not operational. I have pulled it down and discovered the peltier is sitting atop a big, what looks like an aluminium block, connected to the inverter/PS board. I have a pic which I will upload shortly...

I purchasd my first strawberry plant the other day, mainly for just using in desserts, etc. but then I had a thought...wonder what a strawberry flavoured beer would taste like?? Has anyone used strawberries in their brewing ingredients? I'm not into AG yet so a kit and extract recipe is what I'm...

Here is my new filter...Oh and a great big thanks to Ross @ Craftbrewer!! Cheers Ross!! :icon_cheers: :icon_cheers:

I picked up 2 x 30L fermentors tday for the bargin price of $16.00ea...they didn't include taps or anything else, just the plastic barrels but after I buy the other stuff(stick-on thermometer, tap, airlock and grommet) I still think I have made a great saving. Now I have 4 fermentors in total so...

Has anyone a bulk buy going for Melb(Western suburbs preferably)?? If not, I'd be happy to get one going... :D

Anyone off to the Transport hotel this arvo/evening?? I just found out this event is on today - BREWERS FREE TASTING From 6.30pm Transport Hotel, Federation Square, Melbourne I think I might head on in, but I'll have to leave home soon to get there in time. Anyone want to meet up for a meet...

After much discussion here about all the larger brewing corps. and the new Carlton Dry Fussion(and the less than average response from many here on the product) I decided I would send a 'suggestion' to Foster's(Well I am a shareholder now :o )...here it is - (Me)Dear Foster's, Firstly I am...

Well I was just down the shopping centre and whilst buying an '08 diary from the newsagent, I decided to have a look and see if they had any brewing related mags...and Yes they did - BeerandBrewer. There is also a website too http://www.beerandbrewer.com.au/ I had a quick squiz through the Mag...

I'm wanting to make a list of independant breweries(companies) that are listed on the Australian Stock Xchange...why? because I want to invest in them :D If you have any info on these companies/breweries, can you all list here...Please ;) Cheers!! So far I have... (Business name/Company...

Finished my fermentor stand :D ... It's only a rough one for the moment but it will serve it's purpose for the time being.

Well I was @ the folks last night and went to the fridge to get myself a beer, unfortunately my Dad doesn't drink HB and so there is a limited choice, Hahn Lite or Crowny's, however it's free so I don't complain :D ...anyway on inspecting the fridge's contents something caught my eye - a...

I'm just about to put a brew down... 1 x Muntons Blonde can 1kg LDM 1kg Honey(Leabrook Mixed Blossom, bought it from the supamarket) 23L Batch I also made a little mix... 600ml Water Rind from 1 x ea...orange, lemon and lime 7g Freshly cut rosemary Boiled, then frozen into 2 cubes This will go...

Is there anything organised for Vic. AHB members for a Xmas drink/get-together?? I have just had an idea but I would need to get crakin on organising it, that is if nothing else is happenin.

Well I pulled apart my old cordless kettle and I have taken the element out to use for my brewing setup. I thought I would post this as if anyone was thinking about throwing out their old cordless, you can still use the element if it's working, just keep all the fittings, screws, etc. and you...

As I have been floating round for a while here now, I have noticed a lot of HB'ers brewing many different beers at once. So let us know how many fermentors you have... :icon_cheers:

As I love to play and invent...I would like to share my knewly made sediment filter - Forget the white plastic type, make this one!! What you will need: 15mm ID x 40mm food grade clear tube 15mm OD x 20mm food grade hose(blue tube in pic) Stainless Steel wool Tightly scrunch the steel wool and...

Just thought I would share my 3rd brew recipe... 1.7kg Can kit of Brigalow Munich Lager 1.5kg Can of Cooper's Light Malt Extract(the best before on the can was sometime in '05, didn't want to throw it out and have read it should be still ok but will probably just be a fair bit darker in colour)...

I knew I was saving these for some purpose...empty coffee jars. I have about 10 of them. They are ideal for using as yeast starter jars as once the cardboard seal is taken out from the top and the lid is screwed back on the jars aren't airtight so no need for venting or an airlock. I made the...

I just couldn't wait to show off the new bulkhead I have made up and the new tap for my fermentors. Still have to get some locknuts/stainless washers and a silicone backing tray(to make washers out of). Some may think a little over the top but I went this way so that all my equipment will last...

Well I have just had my first IPA, a James Squire. Not bad, nice maltyness to it and quite a good bittering there too. Quite dark for what I was expecting so it's a great learning process(at least that is what I tell everyone!!) I have also on the sample table - Holgate Pilsner and Belle-Vue...