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I knocked out my first lager. Just a simple pilsener with Saaz. Sat in the cube now and feeling those good post-brew feelings. Only AG #4 but enjoying it more each time as I get a little more control over the process. My first time not brewing an English Ale of some kind. Another George Gale's...

What's the consensus on skimming it off in early fermentation' anyone bother? I haven't previously but notice it mentioned in a few brew books.

Thanks PJ

I've got three 50L kegs prepped for welding for a 3v gravity system (for now). Holes cut in the tops and cleaned up, stainless fittings (sockets, ball valves etc..) all standing by. 2 holes in HLT (Ball Valve out, Thermometer/Sight Gauge) 3 holes in MLT (Ball Valve out, Thermometer, Mash...

You'd need to buy and train a monkey to fill it up as well but this could be an alternative http://www.kegworks.com/product.php?produc...=304&page=1

I've got the CAMRA book - Brew your own British Real Ale - Graham Wheeler and most of the recipes seem to have small (300g - 23l) amounts of white sugar. He says it is to replace the invert sugar used by the brewery and recommends adding halfway through the (90 minute) boil. I've just skipped...

Thanks - that's what i thought, i even have it in a secondary already so no problem, just needed a bit of reassurance. slowly finding a nice routine with brewing/cubing/fermenting/bottling, slowly. cold crashing is a new one on me, but i think i'll keep it in the routine if it helps clear my...

Just to clarify this point - should i bulk prime/bottle my now cold crashing ale straight from the fridge (ie; before it warms up) - will letting it warm up again before bulk priming and bottling 'uncrash' the yeast?? once i bottle i'll be sitting it in a darkened place at around 16-18C to carb...

I've got a couple of stainless 50l kegs ready for welding to make a HLT and MashTun (already have 70L SS kettle) i've cut holes in the tops and have got 7 x 1/2" threaded sockets available, just about to try and find a local welder (eastern suburbs, sydney- anyone fancy it?) Any tips on...

+1 great looking gadget. Looks like a hop bomb. I like the mesh basket idea, sounds like a Deep Fat Fryer Basket...for hops. here's one getting used for roasting chestnuts

Re: MLT. You can cut a slit in the top to feed the False Bottom through but the wider keg might be easier. I'm just trying to decide whether to go the 12" FB with slit or just use a 9" one. Neither fully extends to the edge of the keg inside, I'll have either a 1" or 4" slope around the FB. I'm...

I'm all for the easy life and I'm sure either way = beer, which is of course the objective here. But with a manifold, isn't the grain itself straining the grain, rather than with a bag where it's more of your teabag type situation. Happy to plead ignorance as not a BIAB person, good luck...

Be interested to know too, a nice drop and the last BC English Bitter left round my way AFAIK :( Haven't seen Hen's Tooth in a long time now.

Moved my fermenter last night ready for Bulk Priming and bottling. Caught it on a corner and the tap ripped out! Beautiful brown ale gushing out everywhere! managed to block it with my finger. One hand holding the flood back, one holding the fermenter up and scrabbling with my toes to reach the...

Thanks all. Ended up going to JS. They had none of their special brews available, only the regular retail ones at astronomical prices, not sure I understand why their beer is more expensive at their own venue. Anyhow I won't be going back there but appreciate everyone's input. The food was also...

Thanks, good tip, wedged and cold crashing now, raced straight out to give it a whirl!

Congrats on getting the first one down. I've got my first AG in the fermementer too. 1050/1010 ended up with 23 litres but I now see I've got enough trub in there that the yeast cake is blocking the tap so I'll be doing my first ever siphon too! My only aspiration is that it's chuggable and...

All right maybe I'll give into popular opinion and try the JS Brewhouse then onto the Casino, haven't tried either the Highwayman or the Bright Ale so I'll give em a go. :beer:

Thanks all for ideas. Googled this JS brewhouse but that looks like the Casino minus the tables! Expensive and impersonal? Will do more research on Kirk and other small pubs around there.

Can anyone recommend a nice pub in walking distance of the Casino in Sydney? It's my ill fortune to find the Casino as the venue for a get-together next weekend but I am mustering some troops for a few jars beforehand to take the edge off the awful awful place that all decent beer has forsaken...