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by Chris2012
Sunday Jan 13, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Making beer
Topic: yeast starters
Replies: 9
Views: 16176

Re: yeast starters

If your making a starter you will only need one packet. Save the other one or save your cash. I wasn't to fussed on AA II 1272. Didn't suit the style I was aiming for I think, probably good for darker ales Amber, reds...
by Chris2012
Tuesday Jan 08, 2013 2:32 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Craft brewer website problems
Replies: 1
Views: 5270

Craft brewer website problems

Is anyone else having troubles when they get to the order stage on Craft Brewer website. I spoke them on the phone and they said to select agreeded parcell expense and type in the amount but this doesn't seem to work.

I run a tight dead line and now have two empty fermenters for two week minimun ...
by Chris2012
Friday Jan 04, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Wort aeration
Replies: 9
Views: 14773

Re: Wort aeration

the .5 micron stainless stone. The half micron bubbles rise through the beer creating so much surface area contact between gas and liquid that the absorption rate is very rapid. Stole that off some website!
by Chris2012
Tuesday Dec 25, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Lactose
Replies: 12
Views: 18686

Re: Lactose

leprechauns - 20 minute rest @ 55C -57C, but make sure they're fresh otherwise you get off flavours :lol:
by Chris2012
Saturday Dec 22, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Lactose
Replies: 12
Views: 18686

Re: Lactose

leprechauns :D
by Chris2012
Monday Dec 17, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Grain brewing
Topic: Help me write a thesis on beer: what's in your brew?
Replies: 7
Views: 35766

Re: Help me write a thesis on beer: what's in your brew?

lol i think you missed a bit
by Chris2012
Thursday Dec 06, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: What will this end up being?
Replies: 16
Views: 30385

Re: What will this end up being?

google and download a program called brewmate, it's freeware.

I cant get it to work on my pc for some reason so i used beersmith, but I've seen it on other pcs and its a great tool.
by Chris2012
Thursday Dec 06, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: What will this end up being?
Replies: 16
Views: 30385

Re: What will this end up being?

maybe a bit low on IBU, maybe 1oz at 60minutes and 1 oz at 10 minutes..

dont know how the bisuit will go, never used it
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Tuesday Dec 04, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: 2012 Xmas Lotto
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by Chris2012
Tuesday Dec 04, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: yeast starters
Replies: 9
Views: 16176

yeast starters

How long does one leave a starter to ferment before pitching into wort? I just made it and looking to brew tomorrow or the day after
by Chris2012
Friday Nov 30, 2012 7:02 am
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Secondary Fermentation
Replies: 4
Views: 8139

Re: Secondary Fermentation

So would a racking vessel essentially be the same as a brightening tank that professional breweries use ?
by Chris2012
Wednesday Nov 21, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: Grain brewing
Topic: wheaties!
Replies: 1
Views: 23021

wheaties!

Could some one tell me the diffence between the wheats available. Seems there is Wheat Flaked/Torrified , Wheat (Raw) - Unmalted , Wheat Malt Pale !!! :D
by Chris2012
Wednesday Nov 21, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Grain brewing
Topic: whirlfloc and irish moss
Replies: 2
Views: 25362

whirlfloc and irish moss

Greetings fellow brewers!

I've just started moving from extract into grain brewing and have about 4000 questions. But I'll start with just a couple :D

Regarding whirlfloc/irish moss 1) is there much diffence?
2) I've followed the packet instructions and ended with this photo! ( insert below ...
by Chris2012
Wednesday Nov 07, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Kegging
Topic: Bottle to keg?
Replies: 6
Views: 31757

Re: Bottle to keg?

You suggest pouring his primed bottles into his keg and gassing it up? :shock: :shock:
by Chris2012
Wednesday Nov 07, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Kegging
Topic: Bottle to keg?
Replies: 6
Views: 31757

Re: Bottle to keg?

Simon, give your first batch another month atleast in bottle before trying again. Should be ok. I used to leave my bottles for 12 weeks min before drinking. Do not reprime, you'll get bombs..

Oh and the elephant.. Kegging after first batch? Slow down there cowboy you got lots to learn and you just ...
by Chris2012
Wednesday Nov 07, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Airlock hasn't been bubbling, no beery smell around fermente
Replies: 7
Views: 10152

Re: Airlock hasn't been bubbling, no beery smell around ferm

Over pitching is probably less of a problem than under pitching...
by Chris2012
Tuesday Nov 06, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: lager temperature variations
Replies: 10
Views: 14428

Re: lager temperature variations

I run an old fridge with a stc-1000 temp controller, which displays temp and has a power socket for heat and cool. So far I've only being brewing ales around the 18C mark, although a few months ago I would get up in the morning early before work and notice the temp down to 13C-15C range.

Do you ...
by Chris2012
Monday Nov 05, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: White Chocolate Pilsner
Replies: 7
Views: 20054

Re: White Chocolate Pilsner

kerbside craft beers and cocktails. Bacchus Brewing Beer Company was the brewery, local in brisbane i do believe. Look them up on google they might be able to mail order a 6pack upto you.

Otherwise if your heading to brissy and time soon try this: http://www.goodguides.com.au/queensland/cmspage ...
by Chris2012
Monday Nov 05, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Airlock hasn't been bubbling, no beery smell around fermente
Replies: 7
Views: 10152

Re: Airlock hasn't been bubbling, no beery smell around ferm

Leave it for a week or two more if you can.

I get a few batches that dont bubble and they turn out fine. Your SG readings tell the true story! :D
by Chris2012
Saturday Oct 20, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: White Chocolate Pilsner
Replies: 7
Views: 20054

Re: White Chocolate Pilsner

was absoluteley delish! I quized my LHBS expert and he said he had tried this exact beer, nooded and smiled. He seemed to think it may have been more of a rum style essence creation....