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Hi All,Today I tried to fit a 1/2" ball valve to my kettle but cocked up and drilled an inch hole which is not sealing properly. I have used a 20mm silicone washer on the inside and an SS washer in the outside. The kettle is leaking quite a bit. I have done a search and looked online but figured...

Hi all, I have purchased a new soda stream bottle for carbing my kegs and the bloody thing wont fit the adapter. I have an older bottle, no more than 4 months old and it fits fine (except it is empty). I know this has prob been brought up and I did try and search but has anyone else had this...

Hi all, I went to use my Italian Spiral Burner for the second time today. I tried to light it three times and each time I got a massive 'phoof' of flame which shot up from as far back as the gas hose. After the first time I turned the gas on the lowest possible setting and still had the same...

Hi all, I managed to get beer in my micromatic reg and following some instructions on AHB gave it a bit of clean out, mainly around the spring and rubber diaprham. It all looked good and was easy enough to pull apart etc. I am about to give it a run but I have some creeping concerns about...

Alrighty, I can't get my head around this kegging thing. I feel like a dumb sh*& but I just can't figure it out ... I have two kegs filled with ale. I have a grey connection which I have hooked up to my reg (micromatic) with an inline safety doodad. I have a black connection with a picnic tap...

Hi all, Im heading to the South Island of NZ for Easter. Im doing a far bit of driving but plan on sampling some of the local beers. Im heading down to the lower half of the island (Queenstown, Milford Sound and the Glaciers) and am wondering on the quality of beer. ANy brands I should look out...

Hi all, I have brewed and kegged an ale and am ready to drink it. I have naturally carbed it and am using a sodastream to dispense. I have done some research but havent really found any clear info on naturally carbed kegs (mostly likely I cant see the forest through the trees) so I just wan tto...

Hi all, I'm real new to this kegging business and have made an absolute botch up of my first attempt. I currently have a 19L corny full of chilled beer. I have naturally carbed and am using a soda stream bottle to dispense. This arvo I prepared my lines and went to screw the soda stream...

Hi all, Just whipping up a quick brew and had a thought. Can I use Swiss Voile to make little (disposable) hop bags? I am wondering whether the heat of a boil might be bad for it given that it is made of nylon. Any thought? Cheers Aches

Hi all, Ive been given the green light to order a piece of brewing equip for xmas. I would like to get a pre-made mash tun with the stainless steel false bottom. I am looking at the ones from Beerbelly for around $280. Is this the only type available, does anyone else use this set up? Cheers Aches

Hi all, Wondering if anyone has used the tap-a-draft system and might have some warnings, endorsement or otherwise? Cheers aches

Hi all, Does anyone have any suggestions about how to improve a good old can of Coopers Real Ale? I am thinking of mashing some grain to add a bit of body and taste but I am not too sure on a decent hop schedule that is not too bitter. I am thinking late Cascade or First Gold. Any ideas? Cheers...

Hi all, Fairly new to AG. Just wondering if anyone can give a simple explanation of brewhouse efficiency. Ive seen it referred to and on Beersmith but am not entirely sure what it means and how important it is for someone just starting out. Thanks aches

Hi all, I currently use the trial copy of Promash, I have used the trial copy of Beersmith. I really dont like the fact that Promash is in imperial measurement (maybe Im using it wrong). What do other people use? I gotta be honest with you I don't want to have to buy a program because Im as...

Hey all, I'm currently using my bbq to do boils for my AG brews. It works ok but im looking for a better setup without spemding a fortune. (and yes i have seen manticles webber cooker and think it is brilliant) Quick question. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the ring burners...

Hi all, I have never brewed (or drunk) a brown ale before but i promised my brother I would give it a go for him. I using up some odds and ends and this is the recipe I have come up so far. Any help would be appreciated: 1 tin coopers real ale 100 gram choc malt 100 gram crystal malt -...

Hi all, I had a funny thing happen on the w/e. I recently brewed a Coopers Sparkling Ale and bottled it mainly in glass stubbies. It was a standard K and K brew with US05 yeast. After a couple of weeks in the bottle I took a heap camping with some mates and found that all had a 'yeast plug' just...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has a recipe for a Kit and Kilo (plus any goodies) Newcastle Brown Ale? I have searched but had no luck. Cheers Aches

Merry Xmas all! I think I may have done something irrational and stupid. I am brewing a blackrock mexican cerveza with US05 yeast. The OG was 1039 (1.6kg with 0.9g of dex) and after 10 days was still sitting at 1014 and tasting sugary and shite. So I had a brain explosion and added an extra...

Ok I may be completely off topic / wrong section here but with 4 days till Xmas I need to hear from serious beer lovers about what they think the best commercial beer is for Xmas day in Australia. Hopefully I can get a good list to give to Santa................ :D