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philw

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #30 on: April 12, 2010, 08:31:46 AM »
Quote from: crusader rabbit on April 10, 2010, 09:53:31 AM
Yeah,Phil.  I regularly make my own brew.  Here are a couple of examples of my recent work.   First one is an Oz-type lager. Second is similar to Newcastle Nutbrown Ale.  Both were quite good. 

Sorry I can't invite you in for a taste, but Haz will confirm the drinkability.  You can get everything you need right there in Oz.  Check  www.coopers.com.au and makebeer.net for all the information. Sanitation is key--I use household chlorine bleach and rinse everything well after soaking.  Wear rubber gloves for this part as chlorine is not good for hide.  If tap water is off tasting, use bottled because every fault will be magnified in the beer.

Takes about 3-4 weeks start to finish.  You can go crazy with hygrometers and stuff, but I just use a 6-gallon food grade plastic bucket with a fitted lid and an airlock.  It will bubble right along for about 10 days and when it slows to one burp in 10 to 20 minutes, it's about 24 hours away from bottling.  Add some dextrose or cane sugar to each bottle, fill and cap, then wait another 10-14 days before chilling and enjoying.  There will be a bit of residue in the bottom of the bottle, so pour in one motion and stop just before the sediment exits the bottle.  You will get a beer that's about 10% alcohol or better if you have carefully followed the steps.  If you have any questions, or just want to pick my brain a bit, give an IM or an email and I will happily share all I have learned.  Good luck and enjoy.

Crusader


Crusader  and everyone else   Ta for the help




Crusader  I am planning on getting the Coopers kit   also Coopers Pale Ale is my Favourite beer :)


we also have Brewcraft here  as well  I might have to check them out
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #31 on: April 12, 2010, 09:33:49 PM »
Quote from: philw on April 12, 2010, 08:31:46 AM

Crusader  and everyone else   Ta for the help

Crusader  I am planning on getting the Coopers kit   also Coopers Pale Ale is my Favourite beer :)

we also have Brewcraft here  as well  I might have to check them out


Keep us all posted on the results.  Just got Haz set up on his first attempt.  He called to say, "It's bubbling."  Ahhhh, 'tis a lovely sound.
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #32 on: April 12, 2010, 09:41:35 PM »
Quote from: philw on April 12, 2010, 08:31:46 AM

Crusader  and everyone else   Ta for the help

Aren't them thar Ausies friendly guys  ;D  Every time someone helps them out they offer us tits and ass   ;)

Monday night and I'm on my way to the corner ... That home brew ready yet  ;D
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #33 on: April 13, 2010, 08:37:56 AM »
Quote from: m58 on April 12, 2010, 09:41:35 PM
Aren't them thar Ausies friendly guys  ;D  Every time someone helps them out they offer us tits and ass   ;)


+1   ;D
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #34 on: April 13, 2010, 10:05:20 AM »
Quote from: m58 on April 12, 2010, 09:41:35 PM
Aren't them thar Ausies friendly guys  ;D  Every time someone helps them out they offer us tits and ass   ;)


But I have ABSO-FRIGGIN-LUTELY NO desire for Phils' T&A!

(and the beer won't be ready for about 3-4 weeks!)  :'(
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Re: Home Brew
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #35 on: April 16, 2010, 09:40:15 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D





I hope  to have it started tomorrow   as we have a wedding tonight.....
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #36 on: April 17, 2010, 02:11:48 PM »
Just bottled 2 and 1/2 cases! ;D
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #37 on: April 17, 2010, 05:21:55 PM »
Quote from: Hazcat on April 17, 2010, 02:11:48 PM
Just bottled 2 and 1/2 cases! ;D

That will last, oh about 1 bbq...
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #38 on: April 17, 2010, 05:24:49 PM »
Quote from: TAB on April 17, 2010, 05:21:55 PM
That will last, oh about 1 bbq...

We're talking Haz, Deepwater, and Crusader Rabbit, TOGETHER.
2 1/2 cases should get them through Lighting the grill  ;D
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #39 on: April 17, 2010, 05:51:39 PM »
it takes them 5 mins to light the grill?


I can get a full stack of chunk charcoal ready to go in 5 mins with a charcoal chimney.
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