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Temperature control @ 10-12c for ferment is a must!!! In addition, make a starter if possible. I know you're adding two packets but starters have made a HUGE difference in the quality of my lagers. Other option, use Whitelabs San Fran Lager (Steam?). It ferments at about 14-16c with...

Take the keezer!!! I had a party with bottles once, nightmare... Took my kegerator with four taps to my 40th which was at my local rugby club (no license or stupid package issues) and it went off. Drained 4.5 kegs!!!

Yes, I mash for 90 mins also.

Ok, I've read through post quickly so may have missed other suggestions. But you and I pretty much brew the same and I'm getting 70% constantly for a regular 5kg grist brew for 23L post boil (it varies a little depending on adjunct use, 75% or more if I use say 20% flaked maize or rice, 65% if...

Like may others, I used to worry about trub in my fermenter. After a number of quality brews with it in there, I don't worry anymore and just let it go in. I also use a hop sock, have done for years. This ensures the trub is just the crud (proteins?) from the boil. No adverse effects. No...

For me I'd go: (Enough bittering to add up to 50 IBU) @ 60 Hops @ 20 Hops @ 10 Dry Hop This seems to work best for me as a no chiller. I made up an extract version for a mate of mine. Still waiting for the results. If its any good I'll make an AG version...

I perform a mashout in the Urn as well. Colander over the sealed element in my crown for extra safety. All good.

My nearly 18 year old daughters pestered me to make a Sweet Cider for their upcoming party. It turned out to be a cracker. All the other 18 year olds loved it!!! Here's what I did. 16L of Aldi Apple Juice 1.7L of Goulburn Valley Pear juice (two cans) SG of 1.043 Fermented it with Cider...

My cleaning regime (similar to others): (Before first use, remove the plastic housing of the cartridge) Back flush the housing with the filter in it with hot water until it almost runs clear (this involves connecting the tap to the 'Out' hose) If the filter is still quite dirty, take it out and...

What brand? Where did it get it from?

Hi All I've had the Beer Filter Kit MK II purchased from Craftbrewer for a couple of years now. I've filtered over 60 beers through it and its still going strong. I clean it with PBW and it scrubs up nicely. I'm wondering how much use out of your filter cartridge you've been able to achieve...

Hmmm better get my brews polished for this one!

Yeah, I think the best bet is to borrow my mates ferment fridge... :D

Well its good to see others on the Hefe trail. I've just recently made two. A bit of a learning curve. Went with a 50% Pils, 50% Pale wheat as my grist. Single infusion only with a mash out. First brew used yeast 3333 (German Wheat) at 17c. This yeast is actually ok. Its very toned down on...

I'm a bit short on fermentation fridge space and I need to knock out a Cider within the next couple of weeks so I was thinking of fermenting outside of the fridge at warmer temps. Has anyone fermented Cider warm at say 22-24c with good results? I'll be using the Craftbrewer Cider dry yeast...

What was the recipe? Sounds interesting...

My preference is to have a tap per active keg. But I got by with one for three kegs while sussing it all out. Takes all of 5 secs to change from one keg to the other. Not sure how much room you have in that fridge though, you may have to lean the keg toward you to get it on. You'll get a...

Yep, that's exactly the one I've used. Works great when you need to open the fridge door to pour a beer. The hose stretches out for the pour and coils back into place when finished. Nice and tidy! You'll need to add a barbed ball-lock QD to it.

A number of us ferment in the cube, or jerry can in my case. So almost all my trub from the boiler ends up in the Jerry can. Saves on cleaning/sterilising another vessel. I get clear beer every time. Mind you, I filter... :lol:

Yep, go Bronco for sure. Maybe curly hoses would be ideal for a small space.