Fermenter Smell

[ryan]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

[Boonie]

Not to mention the methane gas the cows produce..........bloody cows, it's all their fault.

I've reduced my footprint whilst brewing.

I've put in fluoro globes in my HB room

Reduced water usage by rinsing my empty bottles twice instead of the
old 4 times.

Using hot water to sterilise before bottling rather than Pink Steriliser, in the beginning I used to fill a 50 Litre bucket with Sterliser and dunk all bottles in and then fill with water twice to get rid of steriliser smell .

Using only 1 heater belt and putting all the other fermenters in the same cupboard with jackets on.

Sometimes brewing to 20 Litres instead of 23

And Finally, weeing on the lawn whilst brewing rather than flushing down the toilet

Cheers

Boonie

[ryan]

the best thing you did there was using the hot water before bottling. You`ll never go back to sanitising and rinsing bottles again.

[Kevnlis]

It is good that you are trying Boonie, I should do a review on my process and see where I can save a little.

Killing fish might be fun but would probably prove ineffective

I also need to stop pouring that first mouthful on the ground for all my fallen homies

[bottle top]

I also need to stop pouring that first mouthful on the ground for all my fallen homies

That's classic... Nearly inhaled my pumpkin soup

[collapoo]

leave this thread for a few hours and the worlds sea life is under threat! but a do concur they do use a ridiculous amount of water, perhaps a vegan diet and gluten free beer is needed to save us all

[Tipsy]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

Where do Dugons come into all this?
They are the cows of the sea

[ryan]

I`m more concerned with where bottletop got the information that it takes 50,000 lt. of water to produce 1 kg. of beef

[collapoo]

it takes into account all water needed to get that beef to your table, ie. water required to grow grass and grain that cow eats. every step up the food chain we loose about 90% of energy that is available in the previous food source.
i've seen similar info saying 1kg of protein from wheat needs 900L of water versus the tens of thousands needed to produce a kilo of protein from animals. basically meat eating is bad for the environment, but does it stop me, hell no.

[ryan]

One 500g. char grill T-bone comin up, medium rare.

[Kevnlis]

Pork spare ribs here tonight, with home made barbeque sauce, I wonder how much water it takes to make a pig happy? Maybe if I start eating more pork and less beef I can justify all the beer I drink, think the missus would go for it?

[warra48]

it takes into account all water needed to get that beef to your table, ie. water required to grow grass and grain that cow eats. every step up the food chain we loose about 90% of energy that is available in the previous food source.
i've seen similar info saying 1kg of protein from wheat needs 900L of water versus the tens of thousands needed to produce a kilo of protein from animals. basically meat eating is bad for the environment, but does it stop me, hell no.

Nobody will deprive me of my daily quota of meat, and to quote those TV ads aimed at all those vacuous empty image conscious ladies "I'm worth it".

[bottle top]

I`m more concerned with where bottletop got the information that it takes 50,000 lt. of water to produce 1 kg. of beef

Fret no longer - From http://www.csiro.au/communication/media ... r97259.htm

"The biggest users of water of all are meat and wool: growing kilo of beef requires 50,000 to 100,000 litres while a kilo of clean wool takes 170,000 litres of water"

[James L]

Geez i didnt even know that and i work for them.... HAHA

[KEG]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

Where do Dugons come into all this?
They are the cows of the sea

HERE's a really informative site about dugongs.

[ryan]

I`m more concerned with where bottletop got the information that it takes 50,000 lt. of water to produce 1 kg. of beef

Fret no longer - From http://www.csiro.au/communication/media ... r97259.htm

"The biggest users of water of all are meat and wool: growing kilo of beef requires 50,000 to 100,000 litres while a kilo of clean wool takes 170,000 litres of water"

Thanks bottle. Very handy to know. I thought {heaven forbid } you might have been making it up.
A lot of good information comes from the Brisbane members of the forum I`ve noticed.

[ryan]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

Where do Dugons come into all this?
They are the cows of the sea

HERE's a really informative site about dugongs.

Fascinating.......just....fascinating!
Found myself rivetted to the chair for the entire presentation

[bottle top]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

Where do Dugons come into all this?
They are the cows of the sea

HERE's a really informative site about dugongs.

Fascinating.......just....fascinating!
Found myself rivetted to the chair for the entire presentation

As long as we've completely forgotten about the topic:

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/magical+trevor/

Gotta be the most catchy vid on teh interweb!

[Tipsy]

sharks are not mammals

But cows are, and they make beef, and they use alot of water, so if the whales are related that proves my point further

what was your point, anyway?
I`ve forgotten now.

Where do Dugons come into all this?
They are the cows of the sea

HERE's a really informative site about dugongs.

Fascinating.......just....fascinating!
Found myself rivetted to the chair for the entire presentation

I find it hard to believe an octopus is better looking than a dugong.

[ryan]

In the old sailing ship days, dugongs were very popular with sailors as a sex substitute for women