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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...

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...

Well, after finally pulling my finger out, the fridge is complete. First time I've attempted anything like this. Spray painting the fridge was the most nerve racking task out of all of them but came through well. It really wasn't that hard in the end. So if you're considering it, get on with...

Does anyone know where to get either of these locally: 1/4" MFL to 1/4" MFL or 1/4" MFL to Barb. I can get them online from overseas but the postage is a bit steep. I want to use it for connecting my CO2 bulb charger to a hose with the intent of connecting it to a party keg. I'll add a JG...

This may have already been posted some where but thought I'd share anyway. I've been fermenting in a 20L Willow Jerry can for some time now since I'm limited to using a small bar fridge. I brew 20L batches which means there's not alot of head space for Krausen expansion. After a number of...

Hi All I'm heading to Port Lincoln, SA for a wedding at the end of the month. I did a google search on Port Lincoln Breweries and nothing really jumped out. Anyone know of any I could visit and pick up some samples? Or if I can't visit, recommend a local drop I should pick up at a local...

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Hi All. What's the biggest batch size you've fermented in a 30L fermenter? I'm thinking of upping my batch size from 23L std to some more, say 27L?

I have four kegs (purchased from CB while the four keg special was still running :D ). Emptied the first one with lots of help at a Christmas party. The other three all blew within a few days of each other last week. I had some help with those too but... you know... Maybe not that much...

So I had a party coming up in a week, I'm new to kegs, and I needed a quick cheap single portable keg cooler option. I searched around AHB and other websites trying to find a suitable option. Went to the big green shed looking for inspiration... And there she was... A 45L Push "Bullet Bin"...

Hi all Finally got around to hooking up my new keg setup. Sounded complicated when reading about it but once I had everything in front of me, it was too easy. Did some pressure tests and pushed some starsan out through the tap. All good. Big ups to all the contributers of this forum. Lots...

I've used S-189 (Swiss Lager) yeast twice now. Different hops and slightly different malt bills. Does anyone else find it gives off a sweet after taste?

Hi All Long story short, have just purchased kegs and I'm looking at using my current fermentor fridge to store the kegs. Space isn't the major issue, but I'm trying to minimise floor space and viewability from SWMBO. I'm thinking if I use my current fermentor fridge for the kegs i can...

Hi All I'm looking at getting into Kegging. Need to sort out the most ideal CO2 gas cylinder options considering my location for the purposes of purchasing and refills/swapping. So far I'm looking at "MyKegOnLegs" and "Keg King". Any others I should really consider? MyKegOnLegs 6.8kg...

Hi All I've been trying a few new combos of malts, hops, and yeasts. In this one I'm using Ringwood Ale yeast (can't get hold of that magical 1469PC) and I've read it provides some distinct esters. Its almost fermented out and I'm thinking of adding another 2 x plugs of Styrian Goldings as a...

Hi All I'm in the process of making an All Grain Coopers Sparkling clone. I've recultured the Coopers yeast a number of times without issue. However this time the temperature got away on me and my starter fermented at high 20s. The esters smell rather strong to the nose. I'm confidient its...

Hi all I'm looking at obtaining a Brew Fridge and using it with a temperature controller. Just wondering what models some of you are using and if there was any particular ones that are more suitable for fermenting etc. I'll be using the standard 30L round fermenter. If I can fit two of...

Hi All I've been using the Hop tea method for some time now. After some experiences with dry hopping I experimented with the hop tea method and have stuck to it ever since through a number of extract brews. Now I've moved on to AG BIAB in an urn (three brews down and loving it, Hurrah!!!!)...

Hi All I'm getting closer to embarking on the BIABIAU (BIAB in an urn) journey. I've read a number of posts referring to wrapping a camping mat around the urn for insulation. I've seen a few at Big W and K-mart etc. Just wondering if anyone can comment on what is the best? Or just as...

Hi All I've read lots of references to brewers using the recultured Coopers Yeast for Coopers CPA or CSA clones. I've used it for a CPA once and it was great. Just wondering if anyone has used it for other styles and what your results were like. I'm thinking of a best bitter or Extra...