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by mje1980
Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: Low carbonation
Replies: 3
Views: 7734

Bottles from the keg

I wanted to get a cfc for a while, but then someone told me a trick: Gas your beer as normal. When you want to put some in bottles, for a party or whatever; 1.) Turn gas right down and purge all gas from the keg slowly. 2.) Turn gas on with the tap open into a glas until it just slowly creeps out. 3...
by mje1980
Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:39 pm
Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
Topic: Wyeast 2112 California Lager primary
Replies: 9
Views: 29110

Off the trub???

1) Yes... all beers should be removed from the trub as soon as possible after seeing the beginning signs of fermentation. Mesa, what visual signs should be present when doing this??. Does this mean when there is the beginning of a krauzen, or when there is a good solid rocky foam??. I know it may be...
by mje1980
Tue Aug 31, 2004 6:53 am
Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
Topic: Old speckled hen
Replies: 2
Views: 6598

Old speckled hen

Thanks a million mate!!! i will let you know. Im brewing a pils now, so it will be a few months before i need to brew again, but i will post results. Thanks once again.
by mje1980
Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:55 am
Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
Topic: Old speckled hen
Replies: 2
Views: 6598

Old speckled hen

I would like an a.g recipe for this ale, or something similar, it is bloody great!!!!! Any help is appreciated.
by mje1980
Sat Aug 21, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: Brewing Science
Topic: Mesa, ?? about boiling time and hops
Replies: 2
Views: 8483

Mesa, ?? about boiling time and hops

I have just read in another post that it is beneficial to boil the wort for at least 10 mins before adding hops, and that the boil should be at least 90 mins. Why is this, i did not want to hijack another thread, if there is another post about this topic, could you please refer it to me, or explain ...
by mje1980
Wed Aug 18, 2004 4:44 am
Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
Topic: Q: German beer purity law of 1516 (Reinheitsgebot)
Replies: 16
Views: 68329

reinhetsgebot

Another thing to consider is that in 1516, there would not have been gas burners, or electricity, so if you want to REALLY stick to that law, make your beer without those things. You wont be too keen on that law after that i'll bet :D. I think some people forget that this hobby is really about the f...
by mje1980
Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:08 am
Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
Topic: 100% vienna
Replies: 1
Views: 5070

100% vienna

G'day all, im a novice a.g brewer from aus, big fan of the tools. Just wanted to know if i can use vienna as 100% of my grain bill?? Will it convert itself o.k?? Any advice is always appreciated, tah.