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I am looking at brewing a beer with similar characteristics of a Kilkenny. Just wondering if using liquorice extract to get that creamy stout like head would affect the taste too much to be an option ?

Is it possible to bulk prime without racking ? I don't rack at present but intend to in the near future. In the meantime would adding a priming solution to the primary as described in the below link do the trick or would it stir up the yeast cake too much. If this is possible how long should I wait ...

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Nappy Care (Bi-Lo generic version of Napi - San) is lemon scented, as from memory Napi-San is as well. I only use guess work when measuring it out (it suggests 1 capful per 7 litres of water) as i sterilize in the bathtub, and I barely notice the scent. As for rinsing, I give the fermenter a ...

If anybody is interested in a cheaper sterilizer, I've been using napi-san for a couple of years and never had an infection. My last two brews, I've actually used a generic version of napi-san from Bi-Lo supermarket (active ingrediant sodium percarbonate) and it has done the job fine. Although I'm ...

It would have to be syrup to be too sweet for my wife, the only wine she drinks is orange muscat or spatelexia and she mixes bundy with vanilla coke because it tastes sweeter than normal coke. Anyway I just put down a batch with 1 kg lactose, will post results for anyone else with an overly seet ...

Thanks, will let you know result

G'day guys just joined and wrapped to find a chatroom discussing the important things in life. I want to brew a batch of sweet cider for my mrs, but am only able to find kits for dry. Just wondering if anybody has any recipees or tips?