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Alasdair replied to Kempicus's discussion 'Brewing gear for sale'

Best post ever!

May 10

Alasdair replied to Mike Neilson's discussion 'Homage to English Ale Yeasts'

I said earlier in this thread that 1028 was my go to yeast. I found it really good for malty beers - dry stout, brown porter - but it kills hops. It turned an english ipa into a strong mild! I've just finished brewing a series of beers with 1318 -…

May 6

Alasdair replied to Mr Cherry's discussion 'Where to Purchase Brewing Salts'

Sodium chloride will be in your pantry or on your dining table. Craftbrewer has calcium chloride.

March 15

Alasdair replied to Reviled's discussion 'Case Swap 5' in the group NZ Case Swap

I'm keen.

January 29

Alasdair replied to Simon David kelly's discussion 'Mash volume and boil volume'

No problem beyond lower efficiency I would think, but that's not an issue unless your efficiency is really low. Consistency of process is more important so you can predict your OG and volume etc each time. There's lots of stuff on the web on batch…

January 17

Alasdair replied to nzbrewer's discussion 'What are you brewing?'

In the middle of brewing a blonde for my sister's post-wedding BBQ: Pearl pale malt to 1040. 28 IBUs Bittered with Southern Cross 20g Riwaka at 15m and flame-out. Wyeast 1272 Will also be serving a dry-hopped APA - Pearl malt + crystal 40; NZ cas…

January 17

Alasdair replied to Simon David kelly's discussion 'Mash volume and boil volume'

Snap! :)

January 17

Alasdair replied to Simon David kelly's discussion 'Mash volume and boil volume'

it's fine, and it's called batch sparging. IIRC, the theory is that if you do two sets of runnings, they should be equal in volume. So, for example, my boil volume is 27L, so my second water additon is 13.5L, and my mash water + mash our water = 13…

January 17

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At 8:06pm on July 30, 2009, David Wood said…: That sounds like a plan my man! When abouts? My schedule's pretty weird at the moment.

At 7:40pm on June 2, 2009, Steph said…: Hey, Great profile shot. Sent an email to your wife about volunteering from Beervana. Send me an email via work or to stephaniecoutts@yahoo.com.au if you are interested. Should be great fun. Will bring some volunteer forms to Beer Club as well.

At 8:15am on February 27, 2009, Mike Neilson said…: Cheers Chief!! I think I will be using it the 1056 is spining but no activty yet!

At 9:06pm on February 26, 2009, Mike Neilson said…: Brilliant Im 2 mins up the road call you tomorrow!! what do I owe you?

At 8:24pm on February 26, 2009, Mike Neilson said…: Mate can I grab the packet of S05 tomorrow? I dont hold hopes for the 1056 it's all bacon bones!! it stunk!!! I roam all day so can pick any where!! Text or phone 021680802 or PM me Cheers again

At 3:51pm on February 23, 2009, Stu McKinlay said…: Sure thing. Order away, both discounts still available.
Preperation will be a step closer if you take a few bags now, rather than in a weeks time ;-)

At 6:25pm on October 12, 2008, Stu McKinlay said…: You should be celebrating with an award winning homebrew, rather than posting comments ;-)
I'm off to walk the dog. Seems like I missed a tough afternoon at home, I just arrived home in time to play "fun dad".