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anybody know who sells coffee essence in Adelaide, South Australia?
Subject says it all. Actually, it doesn't :) it needs to be preservative-free and whatever-else-free suitable for home brew :) Richard
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sanitation
got a batch of beer just about ready to put in my I don't have any sanitizer,to clean my keg,don't have time to order it and get it in time. my question is, is there something else I can use, like...
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I didn't leave my beer long enough to carbonate - what can I do?
I think I put my beer in the fridge without waiting long enough for it to carbonate (I waited about a week). Can I just take it out of the fridge, allow it to warm back up to room temperature so the...
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plastic bottle caps
Hi all, I've done a batch of beer in plastic bottles for the 2nd time, and quite a few of the beers turned out quite flat. I re-used the bottle tops (since they screw on to the plastic bottles). Is...
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bleach sanitizing
What is the ratio of bleach to water in making up a quick and dirty sanitizing solution?
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Question about Yeast
How do i know if a bottom fermenting yeast is working?
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Hydrometer
Hi, What is the best method for geting at you beer for a hydrometer reading? I would prefer not to have to sanitize my syphon tube every time.... I guess if this is the only way though :) Was thinking...
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Exploding Kegs?
OK, I'm new to kegging, I kegged my first batch of beer about a week ago. Since my bedroom is the coolest room in the house, that's where i'm storing it while it conditions. I did the "big bottle"...
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first time using secondary fermenter
Did a Williams Belgian Triple this afternoon on a very hot and muggy day. My kitchen was a hop sauna by the time I was done. This is the first time I've done a full boil with a copper wort chiller. I...
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Where can I find a SS keg to convert to brewpot
Hello all,, this is my first request for advice. I have been brewing for over 25 years now, started in the dark days. I have made do with a few sizes of brew pots over the years, a 24ltr one for the...
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Tap dripping
Hi, The last beer I had in my Keg started dripping from the tap once there was very little left. At the time I didn't think too much of it. I then put a new beer in the keg and this has started...
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Party Star
Any opinions on the Party Star system for mini kegs? I am thinking about buying one. Thanks
 
Wort Aeration
Is it safe to stir wort when first transfered to the fementer, in order to aerate it? I am going to buy an oxygen aeration system, but don't want to wait for it for the current batch. I know you...
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Minibrew Airlock
I have a new Minibrew conical fermenter, and am preparing to use it. It did not come with an airlock, althought there are two 3/4 in. threaded plugs in the lid, where an airlock could be installed. I...
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good beer is good
Beer is best when served in an authentic German imported glass. We have beer glasses, German Beer Steins, Cuckoo Clocks, Lederhosen, Dirndl & much more. Give us a look, we are hoping for input and...