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- Wed May 28, 2014 4:05 pm
- Forum: Kit Brewing
- Topic: Hydrometer in FV
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3760
Re: Hydrometer in FV
I would be worried about the chance of infection getting in. If you want a way to safely test your wort without losing too much of it investing in a refractometer would be the way to go.
- Fri May 23, 2014 9:21 pm
- Forum: Other Alcoholic Brews
- Topic: Really, really dry!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2006
Re: Really, really dry!
You could either cut it up juice when you drink it or use fermentation stopper and rerack with juice.
- Fri May 23, 2014 7:34 pm
- Forum: Hops
- Topic: What is your favourite Australia/New Zealand hop variety?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8490
Re: What is your favourite Australia/New Zealand hop variety
Nelson Savin is my current favourite, before that it was Green Bullet, I'm sure it will change again but I must say that NZ is my favourite country to buy hops from.
- Thu May 22, 2014 10:05 pm
- Forum: Beer Recipes
- Topic: American IPA and Speciality Grains
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6864
Re: American IPA and Speciality Grains
Cool, let us know how it turns out. I'd probably double the IBU's next time as well
- Thu May 22, 2014 7:57 pm
- Forum: Beer Recipes
- Topic: American IPA and Speciality Grains
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6864
Re: American IPA and Speciality Grains
Interestingly, the better Imperial IPA brewers are adding sugar to the grist in an attempt to dry out the beer since a really big beer gets to be just too much, just something to think about. :D That's a good point, I usually add a percentage of white sugar to help balance out the maltyness and acc...
- Tue May 20, 2014 6:03 pm
- Forum: Beer Recipes
- Topic: American IPA and Speciality Grains
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6864
Re: American IPA and Speciality Grains
I wouldn't have thought so, may add a bit of colour and some maltyness but I would forgo both the carapils and the crystal if you want a better IPA.
- Sat May 17, 2014 6:28 pm
- Forum: Grain Brewing
- Topic: Sugars, syrups and big dark Belgians
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3673
Re: Sugars, syrups and big dark Belgians
I would go with making your own as well. Very easy and much cheaper. I make mine according to these instructions.
http://www.aussiehomebrewing.com/HomeBr ... Sugar.html
http://www.aussiehomebrewing.com/HomeBr ... Sugar.html
- Wed May 14, 2014 7:09 pm
- Forum: Grain Brewing
- Topic: US-05 Krausen question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 942
Re: US-05 Krausen question
I usually let mine sink to the bottom of the FV without any ill effects.
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:02 am
- Forum: Hops
- Topic: High Alpha Hops
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2848
Re: High Alpha Hops
I have a regular recipe where I use 100gms of Magnum for bittering and 50gms Citra at 15mins and another 50gms at knock out, tastes rather good to me.
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:52 pm
- Forum: Kit Brewing
- Topic: Kit for the summer, warm fermentation
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5214
Re: Kit for the summer, warm fermentation
If it starts to get hotter check out some of the Belgian beer kits, blonde or golden styles will be fairly refreshing and there's no problem with a higher ferment 25+.
- Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:36 pm
- Forum: Kit Brewing
- Topic: Beer Making 'Superstitions' ....?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3854
Re: Beer Making 'Superstitions' ....?
I just always add Sod. Met to anything I have cleaned with bleach, follow a mixture of CJJ Berry and Wheeler when it comes to it, not had an infection for years, (touching the nearest piece of wood to me). Do have a superstition when it comes to brew day though, if something doesn't f*ck up at least...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:17 pm
- Forum: Kit Brewing
- Topic: Sugar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 734
Re: Sugar
5oz wouldn't really do anything. Try making up about 200gms with about 20ltrs, you'll get a lower starting gravity but it will taste better.
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:56 am
- Forum: Hops
- Topic: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4493
Re: Hop combinations for Pale Ales/IPA
Experiment a bit, throw two hops together that you think would make a good pairing from your single hop beers and try it. At worst you'll make something that's drinkable, at best you may find your perfect pint.
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:18 pm
- Forum: Kit Brewing
- Topic: Have some spices...any suggestions what to put them in?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 594
Re: Have some spices...any suggestions what to put them in?
Yeah, I would suggest porter or stout for the vanilla beans, cardomon may be nice in a strong stout as well.
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Heat Mats ....?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7022
Re: Heat Mats ....?
You could try an insulated box setup, may more evenly spread the heat?