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Yeah, about $250.
Prices have gone up lately for grain because of the drought.
But still all worth it, that lot will see me through till xmas/Jan.
May have to stock up in between on some others.

I just did the same, stocked up for the rest of the year.
Bought a touch more tho
25kg trad ale
25kg munich
25kg export pils
5kg wheat
3kg carapils
2kg choc malt
2kg pale crystal
2kg carafa 2
2kg roast barley
and a few 200gm lots of hops.
Should keep me going for a while

Good score Boonie!
Whats the deal, why are they so cheap?

I've got the Cab/sav kit in primary at the moment and seems to be happily
fermenting away at 16*. Took an SG today after only 4 days in primary
and its sitting on 1.014. It tastes dry, but very bloody sweet. I know
its still got a fair few points to drop, but does it still stay sweet or does it dry ...

Hi dragonphoenix73,
are you brewing AG or kits?
If AG, I have a pretty nice Schwarztbier recipe that I have
on tap all the time. Its a very nice dark lager.
If your using kits I think the other guys suggestions
will be more help. LMK if you need the recipe.

Hey Hashie, I have just got the same kit and am keen to give it a go.
I've never done a wine kit before, so has anyone got any tips
to make it come out drinkable? temps, procedures?
Cheers

Wow, have been away for a while and look at all the guys getting
into mashing . Well done,you wont regret it.

Beerdrinker, just use two equal size sparges.

I get mine from Marks Homebrew in Newcastle, not Sydney I know but great value.
You can get it from ESB in Sydney if they are still operating.

it may indeed be possible to use all malt and have a “low” FG. Thought it may not be possible to achieve this in a home brewing situation


I regularily get a low FG doing AG beers. My last 2 pales have finnished at 1.004 :shock: using US56. Have to check brewing notes to find out whats ...

well done on your first mate, no looking back now hey :wink:
as Ed said, dont worry about efficiencies and trub getting into your fermenter
too much just yet. Just get stuck in and do it. Increase in efficiency will
come as you do more and actually see whats going on.
Your efficiency looks around ...

Hi guys and gals,
I will be getting a Marga mill for Xmas from SWMBO.
Ross at http://www.craftbrewer.com.au is getting them in at the end of next week.
Price I think is $95-$99.
You will have to modify yourself, but from what I have read it doesnt look too difficult.
Heres a couple of links to ...

I use Idophor as well, great stuff.
If you can't get any from your HBS, check out
a Chemist, they should stock Iodine. Not sure on price tho.
Cheers

If your after a simple guide to mashing check out this site.

http://cruisenews.net/brewing/infusion/

Explains it pretty simply. A good place to start.
Has lots of pictures to help understand the process, but be prepared
for the downward spiral to the dark side if you go down this path :lol:

Hope ...

Dont know about the orange juice thing , but what I used to do when I was brewing kits is to throw the kit
yeast into the boil to act as a nutrient for my better yeast.
Cheers

Cool, sounds good blandy. I've wanted to try one of the red wine kits for ages.
You've just persuaded me to give it a go, sounds fairly simple.
Cheers

Swifty,
I havnt used my esky as yet. Still waiting for welding to be done on my kettle and hlt, but the temp loss of my insulated bucket is zero for 60min and 1c for 90min.

swifty, if your going for the bucket mash tun, check out my blog. Have just put up pics of my old one. Very easy and cheap to make. Served me well for many batches. Have just upgraded to a 55lt esky

Aussie, do you get any astringency or tannin issues from sparging so hot?
I usually sparge at 80c.

Cheers.

try this, good reading.

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/i ... 0Ale&st=30

beerdrinker, how can I contact you direct. I can help you with your beersmith problem