RealBeer.co.nz2024-03-29T16:02:07Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/352941729?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=380idvj6110kq&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMash Tun sizetag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2022-03-31:1500433:Topic:3681802022-03-31T02:05:20.547Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>Hi</p>
<p>New to all grain brewing and in the process of building a small brewery setup.</p>
<p>I am not sure what capacity I need for a mash tun for a 50L brew. I was thinking of using a 50L keg but is this to small?</p>
<p>Hope this isn't a silly question.</p>
<p>Bruce</p>
<p>Hi</p>
<p>New to all grain brewing and in the process of building a small brewery setup.</p>
<p>I am not sure what capacity I need for a mash tun for a 50L brew. I was thinking of using a 50L keg but is this to small?</p>
<p>Hope this isn't a silly question.</p>
<p>Bruce</p> 'Christmas' recipe?tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-11-17:1500433:Topic:2964992020-11-17T03:51:44.932Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>Hey all,</p>
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<p>Looking for some inspiration for an all grain Christmas/holiday brew. Something to go with a Christmas roast dinner yet still be drinkable on a hot day.</p>
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<p>Thinking something I can chuck some spices in (maybe a spiced ginger beer or saison?)</p>
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<p>Anyone else doing a similar brew?</p>
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<p>A bit of inspiration here on in this article from a few years ago:…</p>
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<p>Hey all,</p>
<p></p>
<p>Looking for some inspiration for an all grain Christmas/holiday brew. Something to go with a Christmas roast dinner yet still be drinkable on a hot day.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thinking something I can chuck some spices in (maybe a spiced ginger beer or saison?)</p>
<p></p>
<p>Anyone else doing a similar brew?</p>
<p></p>
<p>A bit of inspiration here on in this article from a few years ago:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newzealandbrewer.co.nz/12-beers-kiwi-christmas/">https://www.newzealandbrewer.co.nz/12-beers-kiwi-christmas/</a></p>
<p></p> Blocked outlet in kegtag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-10-26:1500433:Topic:2789062020-10-26T23:14:24.077Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>I have just kegged a hazy ipa that had some dry hopping.</p>
<p>Was as careful as I could be when filling the keg to keep any errant grains out but some have still managed to get into it.</p>
<p>Now the outlet valve keeps getting tiny bits of grain in it, enough to cause it to block.</p>
<p>Has anybody else had this problem, and how have you overcome it? Can I put some sort of filter on the end of the pickup tube?</p>
<p>I have just kegged a hazy ipa that had some dry hopping.</p>
<p>Was as careful as I could be when filling the keg to keep any errant grains out but some have still managed to get into it.</p>
<p>Now the outlet valve keeps getting tiny bits of grain in it, enough to cause it to block.</p>
<p>Has anybody else had this problem, and how have you overcome it? Can I put some sort of filter on the end of the pickup tube?</p> 400 ltr batch brewerytag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-09-23:1500433:Topic:2523782020-09-23T00:32:45.422Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>We are selling a complete brewery producing beer </p>
<p>Move it or buy rent the space with permits and customs etc</p>
<p>You don't get more "turn key" than this </p>
<p>Includes 120 ltr batch setup , 20 ft chiller container with side </p>
<p>$45000.00 buy it split it so many options</p>
<p>We are selling a complete brewery producing beer </p>
<p>Move it or buy rent the space with permits and customs etc</p>
<p>You don't get more "turn key" than this </p>
<p>Includes 120 ltr batch setup , 20 ft chiller container with side </p>
<p>$45000.00 buy it split it so many options</p> Brewery for sale. Advice neededtag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-07-28:1500433:Topic:2518682020-07-28T07:23:08.857Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p style="text-align: left;">Ever dreamed of taking that hobby and turn pro at least at the weekend. I did it 7 years Go. Slowly building tank after tank. I started making 100 ltr batches and 2 120ltr conical fermenters. I went professional with the licenses and permits. Amazing seeing your own beer in the supermarket.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway now I have build it up to 400 ltr batches in a HERMs system all electric. Complete with 20 ft chiller shipping container.…</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ever dreamed of taking that hobby and turn pro at least at the weekend. I did it 7 years Go. Slowly building tank after tank. I started making 100 ltr batches and 2 120ltr conical fermenters. I went professional with the licenses and permits. Amazing seeing your own beer in the supermarket.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway now I have build it up to 400 ltr batches in a HERMs system all electric. Complete with 20 ft chiller shipping container.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So due to my health I am struggling. Ideally I could use an intern to learn the ropes and either run it and take the money or buy it off me once they are ready. </p>
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<li style="text-align: left;">I will sell it cheap as chips to anyone who want to learn. Down side is its on the south island. But will all fit in double garage plus container .</li>
</ol> What To Do Whilst in Lockdowntag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-04-03:1500433:Topic:2511642020-04-03T23:22:42.589Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>I have plenty of grain, but my mill hopper and base were damaged beyond repair in my last move. So, I was going to order the proper stuff or have Chris @ Banks brewing build a nice hopper / base for me. However, the lock down screwed all of my plans.</p>
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<p>Although I am American, I have now lived in NZ long enough to understand the #8 wire mentality. :) Bunnings is closed, so I had to use what I could find in my garage to make a hopper & base. Gaze upon these pics of bodgery for…</p>
<p>I have plenty of grain, but my mill hopper and base were damaged beyond repair in my last move. So, I was going to order the proper stuff or have Chris @ Banks brewing build a nice hopper / base for me. However, the lock down screwed all of my plans.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Although I am American, I have now lived in NZ long enough to understand the #8 wire mentality. :) Bunnings is closed, so I had to use what I could find in my garage to make a hopper & base. Gaze upon these pics of bodgery for a good laugh. (I will likely use some cardboard or laminate to build a slant in the bucket next.)</p>
<p>What are you folks doing during the lockdown?</p>
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<p></p> Brewshopstag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-03-21:1500433:Topic:2511522020-03-21T02:04:16.683Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>In Wellington, we are generally pretty lucky with the brew shops, and I guess I have gotten spoiled by how cool each of them are. Maybe they do not always have exactly what we need, but the service is great.</p>
<p>Brewtopia - I have gone to them whilst in lower hutt, then in the city, and ordered from the online. Never an issue.</p>
<p>BrewShop in Newtown - Corey and Aiden have always been helpful, and go out of their way to get what is needed.</p>
<p>Homebrew Store - Kenepuru - Always…</p>
<p>In Wellington, we are generally pretty lucky with the brew shops, and I guess I have gotten spoiled by how cool each of them are. Maybe they do not always have exactly what we need, but the service is great.</p>
<p>Brewtopia - I have gone to them whilst in lower hutt, then in the city, and ordered from the online. Never an issue.</p>
<p>BrewShop in Newtown - Corey and Aiden have always been helpful, and go out of their way to get what is needed.</p>
<p>Homebrew Store - Kenepuru - Always helpful. If something is not in stock, they will try to order it, and always great with a "hiya mate."</p>
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<p>Now to the real issue. I realize that I must have been really spoiled by these guys after making a visit to "The Occasional Brewer." Their customer management skills are far from stellar. Let me explain.</p>
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<p>I have been looking for Special B for a while, as I like it in my stouts and PKB clone. So, I looked online, and saw that The Occasional Brewer sells grain, and had this in stock. I thought this was great! So, I lickety split drove from Tawa to Newtown.</p>
<p>The shop was a bit busy, and that was awesome to see. Once getting to the counter, I asked for the grain, and the counter person asked if I needed it milled. I said no. Then, he asked another person to help get the grain, and I was flat told by the staff member, "We don't have time for that!"</p>
<p>Shocking!</p>
<p>As I was confused, I answered with a quizzical, "You do not have time to sell grain?" He responded yes.</p>
<p>Now I can understand being busy, and needing to prioritizing what needs to be done. A "can you come back in an hour", or a "I can have it for you tomorrow", or nearly any other response would be good. However, telling a customer that you do not have time for them is not good for business.</p>
<p>I suppose the work outing where I was going to bring some team members, will not be at the occasional brew. In kind, it is my belief that they really do not want any business from all grain brewers.</p>
<p>Hopefully their owner sees this post and advises the staff on customer service.</p> Water Profile for WLG and Poriruatag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-03-15:1500433:Topic:2511462020-03-15T04:44:34.834Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>Does anyone know where I can up to date info on the water profile for Tawa and Porirua?</p>
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<p>I would like to mimic the profile of a few UK places for some recipes I have been playing with.</p>
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<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>Does anyone know where I can up to date info on the water profile for Tawa and Porirua?</p>
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<p>I would like to mimic the profile of a few UK places for some recipes I have been playing with.</p>
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<p>Cheers!</p> Hopping Madtag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-03-13:1500433:Topic:2511362020-03-13T01:03:31.831Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>OK. So the title for this is kind of "click-baity."</p>
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<p><whinge></p>
<p>It is maddening to work on a loved recipe, only to find that the hops one wants are not available.I have struck out on 3 recipes today.</p>
<p></whinge></p>
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<p>Does anyone in WLG have any of these 3 available for a swap or to sell? If so, I might be able to pull together one of the recipes this weekend:</p>
<p>Citra</p>
<p>Northdown</p>
<p>Challenger</p>
<p>EKG</p>
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<p>Cheers folks,…</p>
<p>OK. So the title for this is kind of "click-baity."</p>
<p></p>
<p><whinge></p>
<p>It is maddening to work on a loved recipe, only to find that the hops one wants are not available.I have struck out on 3 recipes today.</p>
<p></whinge></p>
<p></p>
<p>Does anyone in WLG have any of these 3 available for a swap or to sell? If so, I might be able to pull together one of the recipes this weekend:</p>
<p>Citra</p>
<p>Northdown</p>
<p>Challenger</p>
<p>EKG</p>
<p></p>
<p>Cheers folks, and happy brewing whether you can help or not. I look forward to rahahb later today. :)</p> CO2 Wellington Areatag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2020-02-25:1500433:Topic:2507982020-02-25T20:44:32.670Zmattd2http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/MattDixon
<p>Apparently the seals on one of my kegs is not working well, and my CO2 tank is nearly empty. This is a shame as I just kegged the beer. So, it is impossible to RAHAHB.</p>
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<p>I was going to go to CO2 refills in Petone, but their technician is out today and tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Do any of you know somewhere else that I can refill around WLG? I know a shop in porirua, but TBH, the owner there is quite arrogant and rude, hence I hate to do business with…</p>
<p>Apparently the seals on one of my kegs is not working well, and my CO2 tank is nearly empty. This is a shame as I just kegged the beer. So, it is impossible to RAHAHB.</p>
<p></p>
<p>I was going to go to CO2 refills in Petone, but their technician is out today and tomorrow.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Do any of you know somewhere else that I can refill around WLG? I know a shop in porirua, but TBH, the owner there is quite arrogant and rude, hence I hate to do business with him. </p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Michael</p>