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  1. atkinsonr

    Can Belgian Candi Sugar Be Added Late In Ferentation?

    Hi all. I have a 1.074 Belgian strong ale in the fermenter with some Wyeast 3787 chomping happily through it. Brewday was Saturday, all went well and I hit my target OG. After I'd cubed it (no-chill), I realised that I'd forgotten to add the 500ml bottle of dark Belgian candi syrup that I...
  2. atkinsonr

    Help Me Choose Tubes / Vials For Slants

    Hi all. I'm about to buy some test tubes / vials to make slants in; I've never done this before. I know the question has been asked around here many times in the past and most people are referred to ProSciTech or Livingstone for lab supplies. So, I'm putting together an order at ProSciTech at...
  3. atkinsonr

    What Do You Use For A Heat Shield Under Your Burner?

    G'day all. I was just checking out a great thread on burners when I came across Wayne's exploded concrete floor! I currently use a three ring burner with a BBQ reg, but it's pretty slow to boil sometimes so I'll probably get a high flow reg pretty soon. As I do my brewing on the balcony, I...
  4. atkinsonr

    Article: Revolution In Beer, 'niche' Beers

    I found this pretty interesting. It may be the old ex pome in me, but it's great to hear that even though the great British pub is struggling, craft beer is getting a bit of attention... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fo...es-1518931.html "Stein, for example, who owns four seafood...
  5. atkinsonr

    Fermentation Has Not Begun. What Should I Do?

    Hi all. My fermentation doesn't seem to have begun and I'm looking for advice. Here's what I did: Monday -------- On Monday I brewed my first BIAB using my new 50L kettle from Beerbelly. I heated 36L of water to 78C and pitched about 5.5kg of grain into the grain bag. Unfortunately the grain...
  6. atkinsonr

    Wtb: Budget Roller Mill, Marga Or Similar.

    Hi all. Am looking for a grain mill, roller type. At $260+ the MillMaster is a bit exy for me right now. Have seen Margas listed at ~ $125, but no one seems to have them in stock. Anyone able to steer me in the right direction? thanks very much! Richy
  7. atkinsonr

    What Do You All Think Of This As A Mashtun?

    http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/outermark-...ed-50l-ice-box/ 35ml drain plug with washer. Fully injected with high density refrigeration foam throughout including the lid. That with a no-weld thermometer from craftbrewer and a homemade SS braid falsie could be a good mash tun. Any thoughts?
  8. atkinsonr

    Punk Ipa - Banned In Scotland Becasue It's Too Aggressive

    http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fo...an-1023212.html An "aggressive" beer sold under the name Punk IPA faces being banned after a ruling that it would promote irresponsible drinking. The brewer ... "said irresponsible drinking was more likely to occur as a result of strong lager...
  9. atkinsonr

    Biab Ag Setup Advice - 36l Ss Brewpot From Beerbelly?

    Hello all. Have been brewing partials for about 6 months on the stove top, and I've done 1 AG with some success using a 25L Esky and 2x kitchen pots (20L + 10L) . Main problem was equipment. The Esky leeched heat through the lid badly (Coleman brand), it was too small for AG, and I didn't have...
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