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Hi brewers, I'm about to start brewing again after a couple of years off studying... and going through my 'pantry'.. I have a collection of hops that are VERY well vacuum sealed left over from my previous brewing and wondering if I could get a consensus on if you'd keep them or chuck them...

Howdy brewers, it's been ages since I was on these forums due to studying a degree (which I've now finished thank god). I'm thinking of getting back into brewing as it's been a good couple of years since I've made anything. Probably longer since I've checked in here on AHB. I typically like...

Hi all, i've been working on getting my PID based BIAB rig up and running, and thought i'd start working on a very simple PID program generator. It's just a spreadsheet i thought i'd throw up here on AHB for those so inclined that may like to use. It caters for a simple, single step mash...

Hi PID users, got a question i cant seem to find ananswer to.. I have two elements in my pot. One is controlled by my PID, the second is controlled by me flipping a switch. I have auto tuned my system using just the pid element. When i ramp from mash to mashout, it takes just over 20mins...

Have searched but not able to find the info i'm after. Have been thinking about upgrading power supplies in the house. At the moment, i'm brewing out on our second pergola area which has a spa, water softener, hot water service, and plug in fluoro lighting. My current power requirements mean...

Just a quick question for those PID owners out there. I am (with a bit of luck on the postie side of things) about to receive my auberins pid and rtd pt100 probe in the next week or so. I've been reading up on how to calibrate, but i'm interested in whether everybody calibrates their...

Hi all, cheers to all that have helped my out with my other thread - PID Newbie stuff. I think i am nearly ready to order some things, but i want to run the options past you all to get some feedback as to which one to go with. Have been thinking of the "bundled" units on ebay with the ssr...

Hi all... Have done a quick search but I don't understand all the PID stuff. Currently I am using an STC1000 to power a power board that runs a 2200w kettle element and little brown pump. Stc powers up board and element and pump are then on simultaneously. I would like to limit the over and...

Hi brewers, for all of the refractometer lovers... Have been using my refractometer for the past few years as i much prefer it to the hydrometer. I don't actually own a hydro, i gave it to my mate so he could get into brewing. When i take my readings during the boil, i place three drops on...

Howdy all, over the past couple of days, i've been looking at and considering my options for a replacement unit i may have rooted up on the weekend. I have the opportunity to get a Stokes brand, portable immersion element with pot hook, 2400W 240V for $80. Does anyone know if these elements...

Just wondering if anyone can offer an opinion on the grain and grape immersion elements. They look like on the website that the element is black, whereas others I've used have always been shiny. Is that a problem? Are they a good element? Actually I notice the Beerbelly ones seem to have the...

Got a question... Im currently doing an experiment with 100% cube hopping. In this situation, does it matter if the boil is only as long as it takes to get to my post boil volume? Currently half way through the boil on a cube hopped only beer, and the boil off is going really quick as i'm not...

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Hi all, never used Tomahawk (Columbus) before, but i have 500g of it in my keezer, and want to get stuck into it. According to the data on Columbus, it's an excellent bitterer with a good aroma profile too. Spicy, earthy etc.... Beersmith describes it as a clean bittering hop. Have come up...

Had an epiphany today whilst knocking out my Citra Cube Hop APA. (see What Are You Brewing II) Came up with this idea to get a "quick glance" idea of how my boil off and other volumes are going. They are 12mm rubber washers from male tap fittings that fit beautifully over sightglass...

G'day brewers, have two dilemmas. 1. HOP PROBLEM OR NOT? Have a freind who has recently started brewing, about a year ago. Makes some pretty decent beers based on recipes i give him, he tweaks and experiments. I do a Nelson Sauvin Ale, which started as a smash experiment before i had used it...

Howdy brewers, got a problem i'd like some advice/opinions on. Over the last several brewdays, my mill (mashmaster mini) has been struggling with pulling the grain through. Powered by an Ozito Spade Handle drill, trying to maintain approx 150-200rpms.... It's been driving me nuts for months...

Just had an email from Beersmith indicating it will be available soon, pending approval from both the android and apple stores. You beauty!

Howdy all, just wanted to know if anyone has tried Mildura Brewery's Choc Hops Stout? and if so, what do you think of it. I don't normally like stouts very much. Im much more APA focused in my tastes and therefore my brewing. BUT, i bloody loved this beer. Been thinking about it all day. Got...

Noticing a lot of Nathan's on here lately.... and these are just some of the Nathan's that have used their name in their username... anyone got other common ones??