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Evening all, A mate wants to brew with me, and wants something along the lines of corona (god knows why, but thats not the point.....) Could i please get some opinions on the below (and please keep it on topic and not about how i should just bottle cats piss etc...) Style: Premium American...

Hi all, I've searched the recipeDB and cant find anything... Is anybody out there willing to provide me with an all grain red ale recipe they've enjoyed? Cheers. Dean.

Hi all, When double clicking a recipe to tweak it etc, a pop-up is appearing saying BeerSmith Brewing program has stopped working, and closing down is the next prompt. Has anyone encountered this? Any ideas on how to resolve? Cheers, Dean.

Hi guys, Looking to do some upgrades. Sorry if this seems a silly question. I have a 30ltr urn and wondered if anyone here has modified an urn and added the coil/gear to make a herms unit? Has anyone tried? Can it be done? Looking forward to seeing the replies. Cheers, Dean.

Hi all, Would be grateful for some advice, criticism, pointers on the below. Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen TYPE: All Grain Taste: (35.0) Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size: 25.00 L Boil Size: 28.62 L Estimated OG: 1.053 SG Estimated Color: 20.8 EBC Estimated IBU...

Aaaahhh, is there anything like brewday??? DrSmurto's Golden Ale is the culprit today, and i've just nailed my mash temp of 66deg. I'm playing on a makeshift rig as i moved house recently, will try to post some photo's so you can all laugh at me..... Enjoy your day everyone, i'm sure i will...

Hello all, Brew day tomorrow.... I'll be no chilling, and want to know if any of you other no chillers would say that i've got it about where it needs to be. I've taken a couple of IBU's off it already to compensate. As below.... Any help much appreciated. BeerSmith Recipe Printout -...

Hi all, With the inability of getting a proper liquid yeast to do a cider today, can anyone tell me if a coopers yeast, or even a saf yeast would produce something good??? Looking to use 21L Woolies Apple Juice and said yeast. Looking forward to your replies. Dean.

Hi all, I have recently moved house, and unfortunately ol' trusty below doesn't fit in our plans.... So here it is available for sale. I'd rather offer it here to the AHB'ers, then ebay if i need to. I initially wanted to use it with a font and drip tray, as the tiered top is perfect, but i...

Hi all, Recently brewed this... Tasted it tonight as double batched and half had been eaten by a cultured coopers yeast. Recipe: Beast Sparkling Ale Brewer: Dean McCarthy Asst Brewer: Will Bradley Style: Australian Sparkling Ale TYPE: All Grain Taste: (35.0) Recipe Specifications...

Hi all, Have recently bought a new house, and am looking for inspiration for what to have in my bar/rumpus room. What would be essential in your home bar??? Already included are... Pool Table with table tennis top. Bar Kegerator Sports Memorabilia TV Looking forward to some of these...

Hi all, Have been AG'ing a while now, and really starting to enjoy my brewing more and more. Decided for a bit of a laugh, and a bit of an identity to name my brewery. I have gone with: Beast Brewing Co I am looking to have 3 or 4 constant beers going at home. Beast ESB, Beast Pale Ale...

Hi all, This may have been asked before, but is this possible? Would the heat have a bad impact on the keg materials? Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers, Dean.

Hi all, I had my maiden voyage this week, and all seems to have gone quite well. Did Tony's Bright ale clone, and used US-05. This however has been kept pretty consistent temp wise, but seems to have flown. Pitched Tues, OG 1044 - Last night was already at 1012 :blink: Is this odd???? Any...

Hi all, With all my AG equip finalised, it's time to get down to business. I know we have a great RecipeDB on here, but is there anywhere where i can just import these files from? Looking forward to your answers. Dean.

Hi all, I've made the move, now just to get the equipment..... Apart from heating water for mashing, would i be able to use an urn as a HLT or kettle? (puts on flame retarding suit!) I'm just after some ideas here.... Cheers, Dean

Help.... A mate only gets in 50l kegs, but cannot pour anything but head.... What is best practice with these to pass on?? Cheers, Dean.

Hi all, I have one of these at my disposal and i'm after ideas. Could i use this base as a hoegaarden clone and add coriander and orange??? Or has anyone else used these and have some ideas. (some call this ESB fresh kit i think) Thanks in advance. Dean.

I've decided to make a ginger beer after several ales and lagers... Heres the deal... 1 can beermakers GB 300gms ginger (will be finely grated without peeling) 1 lemon sliced Half an orange sliced 5 cloves 2kg brown sugar 250gms Light Dried Malt Sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg Method...

Hi all, After finishing the kegerator, i've decided that i am going to become more serious about the little things..... I was thinking about building a box, or similar for temp control. The dilemma is, i have a spare fridge and am in two minds whether to build a one fermenter fridge, or two...