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I discovered that a local (for me) company in Mittagong malts wheat and supplies a number of companies ( and a friend tells me Little Creatures ) with some ingredients. Does anyone know what kibbled wheat - basicly cracked wheat could be used for. They also make malted wheat flakes - any ideas for ...

Dont want to buy a mill till I know all grain is really for me. If I buy my grain crushed and store it in food grade white buckets, how long will it last me
David

been reading about making and using slants. Seems simple enough. I'd be interested in hearin from anyone who uses them to hear about the practicalities.
David

Made some great brews over the last 18 months - also made some duds. Decided that I need to brew more batches of smaller sizes to refine technique and experiment. Id be interested in hearing what size others use for testing and can I still use my 25 litre fermenter or do I need a smaller one
David

A friend left a cascade lager with me and it's going down nicely- Anyone have an idea on the hop and scedule for this one. ( Im going to feel a right idiot if it is cascade hops)

Thanks for the recipes for NS Lager- I made one 3 weeks ago from recipies on this board and it is an amazing beer. Now that the weather here in Bowral has warmed up I want o try a NS ale. Anyone got any recipies. Am not full grain yet so an extract or kit with additions would be a great help.
David

Mixed up a 10 litre test batch and I thing I messed up og is 1030 - is this too low if so how much light dried malt does it need to fix?

My apoloogies if this question has alreay been answered somewhere. I have some kegs with cub style fittings. I want to see if kegging is for me so I dont want to spend too much money at first -so how does this sound. I can purchase a hand pump and yap for abour $70 from the us. I brew as normal and ...

I saw months agosomewhere on the net instructions for how to put a tap in a brewpot. Now I am reay to do it I cant find the site. Does anyone have good instructions or know of a site that has pictures.

I use one sachet of safale 34/70 per 23 litres of wort. Pitch at 20-21c then cool to 11c when krausen appears. Takes 2 weeks to ferment out. Works fine every time.

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A friendly publican gave me an old keg- can it be used to brew double batches? Someone told me that some guys had worked out a way to cut the top out and fix a lid. would like advice on how this is done.

If you look on youtube there are a couple of videos on how to remove the valve properly first. Use keywords sankey kev remove valve. The best on id actually an Aussie (surprise surprise and uses a drill bit first. I followed it exacally and it took me 2 minutes. Saves a beer bath( I had that too but ...

Got a Thomas Cooper IPA. Was wondering how to best make use of it?Does anyone have experience with this one?

Thanks Zuma for another recipe. What is this one for? Cant wait to try them both. Please keep the recipies coming. I dont get the book till my birthday in July.

Thanks guys for the advice- as a cook who uses yeast a lot in the kitchen , I had a feeling that careful handling of liquid starters could extend life by a great deal.
David

Interested to know what strains you use to? and how you use them as well as how they turn out.

Interested to know how quickly i need to use my first liquid yeast? Whites 802 Pilsner

Bought a tube yesterday and going to use it for fermenting at 10C for lagers- anyone use this before willing to share experiences

As I get into full mash I know i will need a copper wort cooler. If I use icy cold water how long does the coil need to be?

Thanks guys for the advice- I appreciate it. Does the saflager 34/70 at 12 degreesmake a difference for this brew