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I've just moved to Karratha, WA and the water here is very hard, 300ppm. Water analysis attached. I need some input from the water experts as to what my options are. I'm using the water calculator on the Brewers Friend site. The water profile ID is GBHVC5V if you want to check it out. Going by...

I'm normally a no chill brewer but just upgraded to a plate chiller for my APA's and IPA's. I'm wondering how people sanitize their plate chiller? I was thinking of pumping some starsan through the chiller first then putting the hose from the chiller into the top of the kettle and recirculating...

Where do people buy their grain in Perth? I moved over from qld about 18mths ago and have just about expended my grain supplies. I can't seem to find anywhere that sells grain by the sack at a reasonable price. Are there any grain bulk buys? I had a troll through the bulk buy section but...

Hey folks I'm heading down to Caloundra, Sunny Coast for a week. Is there anywhere close by I can get a good beer. On tap would be nice but if there is a good bottle shop that'll do. Cheers

I'm planning on brewing a Bohemian Pilsner this weekend but I think I've got in over my head when it comes to the starter I'm going to need. The plan is 40lt pils and I have only one wyeast pack. Instead of spending a week building a starter the size of Sydney Harbour which I don't have...

Tried a Badger Fursty Ferret yesterday and was quietly impressed. While I don't think its a show stopper I enjoyed the dry crispness it has. This is something I have struggled to get with my ales. I suspect it also had something to do with the hops used. It lacked a bit of character but was...

I know this has been done before but I'm after ideas on my recipe. I'm thinking of a Nelson Sauvin Pils. Want it to be light and crisp. Here's what I have come up with from reading the other posts and what I think will work best with my system. 21lt batch 4.5kg Wey pils 12gm NS at 60min 12gm...

Just tried my new monster mill this morning. 2 roller version. Jeez this thing is a weapon! I have set the gap at 045 thou as suggested in the instructions. The crush seems a little coarse compared to what I am used to. I used to buy my grain off craftbrewer pre cracked. Its mashing atm so I'll...

My first liquid yeast beer is nearly ready for the keg and now its time to think about harvesting the yeast cake. I have read most of the threads on yeast farming etc but they all involve making a starter. Is it possible to seperate the yeast cake into 3 or 4 bottles with enough yeast in each to...

I've got the grain on the way now I need a grain mill. Maybe someone has upgraded from their Marga mill and would like to sell it? Aside from that anything of reasonable quality

Although I have not nearly mastered AG my restless mind is starting to think about liquid yeasts. Maybe a few brews down the track I might give it a go so why not start thinking about a good one to try. Some beer styles I like are 1. Light lagers, Pilsners...

Just dropped my 3rd all grain into the fermenter. Irish Red Ale mmmmmmm :icon_drool2: . Problem.... Start SG is a miserable 1034 :blink: ........heeeellooooo flavor...this is going to be one watery arse beer. I'm not really worried about efficency but this came out at 55%. Gotta do better...

I finaly got my first AG into the fermenter today. I had a lot of break material in the bottom of the cube. It was quite clear when it went into the cube so I assume its cold break. The question is what to do with it? I left most of it in the cube but it means I have wasted about 2 litres of...

Well the AG setup is finally finished and tomorrow is the big day. Just going to run some PBW through the gear then its on! 1st AG. I'm doing the LCBA clone from the recipe database. Here's a pic of the gear minus burners. I will be no chilling so the kettle will drain into a cube on the floor...

Anyone know where I can get seals for 50l CUB type kegs? Cheers Ian

My ales seem to have a sparkling apple juice flavor to them. Any ideas what it is, maybe just lack of age? The latest brew was a kit Gold with body builder. Cluster hops boiled for 10min. US-05 yeast fermented at 18-20 and bottled about 4 weeks ago. I have had a hint of this flavor in previous...

I'd like to try using some grain in my kit brews. I am currently adding hops etc but I have no idea when it comes to grain. I am guessing I should be buying some grain that only needs to be steeped. I have checked out CraftBrewers range and they have quite a few to chose from. To give you an...

I am going to try boiling my Sugars, malt and kit to disolve all the gunk before making up my wort. That way I can cool it and try and get the pitching temp down a bit. Two questions Can I boil my finishing hops in with it at the same time?? Does boiling the wort ingredients help with...

Have been thinking about getting some yeast nutrient from one of the sponser HBS. At this stage I am brewing with Kits and Bits, all ales. I mostly use the Safale US-05 yeast and rehydrate it in water as per the destructions. Is it worth getting some yeast nutrient to use during the rehydration...

O.K I'm quite new to HB. Did a few years ago and just getting back into it. Have put down 2 brews, bottled 1 and tasted none. I like to keep the alco content down a little and I prefer Aussie style beers to those fancy imported things so here's the plan for my aussie midstrength. I have a 60...