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July 09, 2008, 06:54:39 PM

ShoutBox!!

Last 10 Shouts:

Dogger Dan

Today at 09:06:17 AM

Hey Grab are you around for a bit?

Dogger Dan

Today at 08:35:55 AM

Work is a pain SC, no doubt

scblack

Today at 08:35:17 AM

Going to put up a question thread for my kegging.

scblack

Today at 08:34:48 AM

Welcome back Dogger - work is a pain huh.

Dogger Dan

Today at 08:32:45 AM

Welcome back SC

Dogger Dan

Today at 08:19:26 AM

Thats only because it is tomorrow where you are from where I am standing

Today at 08:18:08 AM

Isn't it yesterday tomorrow Huh

Dogger Dan

Today at 08:17:56 AM

The list is long and distinguished Ed

Dogger Dan

Today at 08:16:12 AM

It is still yesterday here Grab

Today at 08:15:25 AM

Seeya Grab.

Going well Dogger. Who gives you grief Huh

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Jul 08 2008

Vienna Amber Lager

by ravenwolfe | 20 Views | 0 Replies

Hi all,

Bottled this one last week. Hopefully this year's lager will not end up like last year's (it became used as snail-bait... doh

)

* 1.5kg Coopers Amber LME
* 1.5kg Black Rock Pale LME
* 490g Light DME

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Jul 03 2008 Trappist Recipe

by redpolka | 56 Views | 2 Replies | Print article

I am thinking about brewing a trappist beer of some form. Does anyone have any pointers and a good recipe?

red

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Jun 29 2008 bottling and kegging double batches

by Henno | 134 Views | 7 Replies | Print article

I asked this question on another forum and got no reply. Can anybody on the friendly forum give me an opinion?

I am now double batching and would like to stock up on bottles while putting half into kegs. I have also dedicated a fridge for lagers and pilseners. My question is should...

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Jun 28 2008 Air Stones & Carb'ing kegs

by grabman | 120 Views | 10 Replies | Print article

Howdy boys,

In my never ending quest to tinker and try new things I've been looking at air stones for carb'ing kegs, Ross sells this little gadget.

...

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Jun 23 2008 Can someone show me how to AG?

by wdrummond | 103 Views | 1 Reply | Print article

Hi my name is Wade and I have never been on this site before (got the link from Brewmart).

I am a 24yo m and I am looking to make the move into AG brewing after doing a number of kit and partial brews in the last few years.

If there is anyone who lives near (ish) to Inglewood...

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Jun 16 2008 Gas Burners

by redpolka | 395 Views | 17 Replies | Print article

I am about to get a brewing frame built, and of course it will have a burner in it. What I would like to know is whats good in burners and what sort of gap should I leave between the top of the burner and the bottom of the pot.

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Jun 01 2008 anyone know what this is?

by ravenwolfe | 265 Views | 4 Replies | Print article

Hi folks,

Been brewing today - not the Happy Pils but another bottom-fermenting beer... something like a Vienna Amber Lager.

But something weird has happened - I haven't pitched the yeast yet, and I'm waiting for the wort to cool before I do so, and I noticed...

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May 28 2008 using hops plugs?

by ravenwolfe | 383 Views | 9 Replies | Print article

Hey all.... long time no brew... Prost

Getting it together to start a round of winter brewing, and first on the list is a crisp pilsener.

My plan is to use czech saaz hops plugs for aroma at the end.

1)Anyone used these before?

2)How many plugs should...

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May 27 2008 Rum addition to GB.

by yardglass | 347 Views | 9 Replies | Print article

morning all,

a few rum drinking mates like the GB and i thought maybe a rum addition would go down well Cheesy

not sure wether it will be bottles or keg so any tips would be great, how much, how will it affect carbonation in the bottles etc.

Cheers
Yard
...

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May 18 2008 New Mash Tun.

by yardglass | 305 Views | 5 Replies | Print article

gday all,

due to a recent win in the household i've come into posession of a 48 lt Esky (Polarcooler brand from the US).

my current 25 lt Tun is right on the limits with a ratio of 3.0lt to 1kg, just wondering if maybe it's possible for the Tun to be too big in...

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