Has anyone here brewed a beer using Rye? I just bought a 1kg bag of the stuff the other day. I guessing it might be good for a Saison? I'm told it gives a dry, spicy finish. Is this true?
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 9:28pm — 2 Comments
Is there anywhere in NZ that sells Hop Vines?
I'm in Wellington and was wondering if there's a place nearby that might have them. Would they be available at any garden centre? (probably not eh.)
If anyone here knows I'd be grateful.
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 4:40pm — 6 Comments
I just recently (Sunday midday) brewed a Bishops Tipple clone. (I'm hoping) It was a partial mash, using:
1.5Ib pale malt,
500gms crystal malt
1oz black malt
1oz wheat malt
A can of coopers real ale for malt extract.
Goldings Hops
750gms Golden Syrup
2oz Molasses
And Safale s-04
The airlock on the fermenter only just started bubbling now when I got home from work. Normally when I brew, the airlock starts to bubble within an hour.
Should I be worried?
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 6:47pm — 11 Comments
What do you good people use to sterilize your brew buckets/carboys/brewing equipment etc?
Posted on May 30, 2009 at 2:33pm — 27 Comments
Does anyone have any good Porter recipes they'd like to share? I'm looking at making a Porter for the winter and would like some ideas if possible, I normally do a partial mash (grains, hops and a can of malt extract) and am looking for an excuse to put my black malt and roast barley to good use!
Cheers in advance! :D
Posted on May 10, 2009 at 4:48pm — 3 Comments