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All, I want to spread out from my usual ales to a lager. When I'm chilling my brew, even though the ground water here in Goulburn is nice and cool at this time if year, it takes a long time to chill below 25 or so, a long way above the 15 odd degrees i'm looking at to pitch my yeast. Question...

All, Been a looooong time since I posted anything, but it's a new year, so here goes. I have a 3 font T bar sitting on a freezer, running an STC1000. One beer line has developed an infection. The usual, antiseptic, band aid type of infection. I have tried a few things, running caustic soda...

Forum dudes, After a seven or eight year hiatus, I'm about to be in a position to get back into brewing. Putting my keezer together before I move, and planning ahead in earnest. Being on a farm has meant that I have had no time to do anything other than the odd dump and stir, but now that I'm...

Hi all... After a few years hiatus, I've decided that it is time to break out the gear and get the passion back. Haven't posted here for a fair while, and pretty much all of the names are new to me. Anyway, I'm going to kick it all off again with one of my old staples - Pigs Arse Pale Ale...

Yes, it's Chinese, and yes, it is rated to 60 degrees, but surely there would be a tolerance there???? Thoughts??? Fester Out. March Pump ?

All, Did a search on Android Beer Apps, and the consensus was Brewzor as being the winner. The website seemd to be down, and my(Christmas Present) tablet does not have access to the Android Marketplace (Long story, don't ask) Do you guys use any brewing software I could access? Not...

Howdy all. After about an 18 month sebatical in which I sold/bought houses, did a green change onto acreage and set up living in a shed, it is time for me to dust off the kit and start getting some decent beer back on tap. When I was an addict to this site, the AG beer of choice was Dr...

Guys, need to get hold of some PBW ASAP. Is it readily available in Canberra? BYOAH? Butts 'n Brew? elsewhere? Sanitationally yours, Fester.

Ok, before you flame me, I searched, I failed. I have just bought a 1 micron beer filter. Worked well, but didnt clean well under the tap. What is the best way to clean the puppy between beers? Have rinsed it, but that was IMHO ineffective. I have added 3 teaspoons of dishwasher detergent...

I have gone down the hoegaarden path for an AG. It's boiling now. I have 20gm of coriander seeds mixed with the zest of an orange. When should I add this? 20 mins left to boil, 5 mins, in the cube (no chill) or in the fermenter ??? Unless advised otherwise, she goes in at 5 mins. HELP...

Bretheren, Not too long ago, I bought a kilo of Simpsons Aromatic Malt. I think it was on the whimsy of making a stout, that never got off the ground. So, my question to my learned colleagues, is what would be the best way to use this malt? Are there any options other than the original...

All right... before all of you nay-sayers jump on the bandwagon, I searched, but drew a blank. Simple question.... The Kiwis have become very good at growing hops (Nelson sauvin, Saaz B) to name a couple..... Does the Kiwi Cascade hop rate against the US grand-daddy at all ??? Potentially...

I guess its a good sign when he lays dibs on all of the Grolsch swing top empties at a work lunch??? Fester out.

All, If i mis-searched, then I apologise. Rays Outdoors have 40 litre s/s post on sale for $120. I'm not sure how this stacks up against other pots on the market, but thought it was worth mentioning. heres the link anyway http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/product/993/Crab+Cooker+40L Fester.

Have just put this on to boil. ********************************************************** Irish Reddy Thingy Irish Red Ale Type: All Grain Date: 24/05/2009 Batch Size: 20.00 L Brewer: Uncle Fester Boil Size: 23.47 L Asst Brewer: Boil Time: 75 min Equipment: My Equipment Taste...

All, I have 2 kegs that have still got old brew in them from their previous owner (and I have owned them for 2 years) :o I want to bring them back into circulation. Normally I would soak my fermenter in a solution of water and 1 dishwasher tablet to give it a nice clean. If Ido the same...

All, I have been given a sizable amount of Uncle Toby's oats (unsweetened). I thought I might be able to incorporate them into a brew. Any ideas? How much? I generally make AG brews using 4-5Kg of grain. Your esteemed assistance appreciated. Fester Out!

Bretheren, My daughter has just presented me with a Grandson. Chase (middle name yet to be decised) I am wetting the baby's head with a damn fine schwarzbier. Fester.

All, Want to try a lazy option and brew my first extract brew. Found this very informative post from jayse http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2221 which shows me that 3kg of LME (Coopers or Morgans) into a post boil volume of 22 litres gives me an OG of 1042. Do I...

Bretheren, I would like to know if there is a gas/beer line that is an more flexible than the standard Valpar tube, especially when cold? I am a bit concerned about tight angles within the keg fridge. Tight angles and rigid lines do not bode well with me..... As always, thanks...