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I suppose like many all grain brewers I've been the victim of the occasional stuck sparge, perhaps moreso when I tended to crush fairly fine, but even still with a courser crush (can't remember the exact feeler gauge measurement but its something like 1.1mm). Anyway, I have a double batch of...

Sampled a couple of newly tapped kegs this week and feel both could have done with a touch more bitterness. Maybe 3 or 4 IBU. So I was thinking of using Isohop to adjust the bitterness, probably by pouring a glass, adding the appropriate number of drops and returning the same to the keg. Anyone...

Anyone used Powells ale malt in recent times? I'm cracking open a new bag of Powells ale malt tomorrow for an english bitter and a porter. I have used Powells pilsner for a few years and, being under modified, a protein rest definitely improves both efficiency and head retention. When quizzed...

OK, so it's been only a few months since the last Melbourne grain BB, but I missed out and am running low. Having enjoyed the fruits of BB's in the past, I'm happy to volunteer. The intention is to run this latest BB through Craftbrewer - I've been keen to try TF malted grain for some time, not...

Been building up a yeast starter in preparation for a Pils tomm morning. Chasing a dry finish, I thought I'd give Wy 2278 Czech Pils a crack. This yeast ferments fast (much faster than an equivalent sized Wy 2124 Bohemian Lager starter sitting alongside) and drops out super fast - faster than...

I'm thinking of going and bringing along my wife. Who else is going, or toying with the idea?