Select to expand quoteMickPC said..vanders1 said..MickPC said...
What base wort & hops did you use mate 
My Canadian Blonde plus cascade/hallertau/amarillo hops 4 week old beer came out pretty decent. Not quite like I'd been aiming (james Squire Chancer) but yeah pretty decent. Not holding back on the hops & being more patient before getting into it was definately a plus. But look forward to the next go with a different mix of hops.
How'd the comparison go
Galaxy hops only (used flowers), boiled up with liquid light malt extract, liquid wheat extract, US-05 ale yeast and dry hopped after a week for some increased taste and bitterness. Total ferment 3 weeks. ABV 4.2%
Almost identical to the original with the added kick of the dry hops.
Wow sounds awesome mate...you've gone beyond anything I've ever brewed, I don't even know what dry hopping is lol Probably due to do some reading on the subject & experiment more...well done 
Really quite easy mate, let me know if you want the recipe. 
Nyet , Nowt , Nay , None , Nein , Nada , Nuthin' ..... having an Apple ferment , ice cold one
Select to expand quoteNewScotty said..
Today marks 1/2 way point of dry Feb.
March could be ugly
is it just a coincidence that you have picked the shortest month?
Select to expand quoteSP said..NewScotty said..Today marks 1/2 way point of dry Feb.
March could be ugly
is it just a coincidence that you have picked the shortest month?
Scotty not stupid
Select to expand quoteSP said..NewScotty said..Today marks 1/2 way point of dry Feb.
March could be ugly
is it just a coincidence that you have picked the shortest month?
Good idea Scotty, dry out for a month and then proceed at full speed.
I try to have at least 2 AFD's per week. Alcohol Free Days. I find I operate better.
at the moment am enjoying a spot of the old Saporo. Yum.
ET.
Select to expand quoteE T said..
Good idea Scotty, dry out for a month and then proceed at full speed.
I try to have at least 2 AFD's per week. Alcohol Free Days. I find I operate better.
at the moment am enjoying a spot of the old Saporo. Yum.
ET.
Hey ET,
The Mrs and I made a pact to go dry for February after the festive season with 2 weeks in Fiji thrown in we needed a break from it.
The Mrs nearly broke last Saturday when she said "there's a 6 pack of Crownies in the back fridge".
I said she could have them but she didn't.
It was so farkin hot last weekend in Sydney so if I can get through that I'll be sweet next 14 days.
Select to expand quoteNewScotty said..E T said..
Good idea Scotty, dry out for a month and then proceed at full speed.
I try to have at least 2 AFD's per week. Alcohol Free Days. I find I operate better.
at the moment am enjoying a spot of the old Saporo. Yum.
ET.
Hey ET,
The Mrs and I made a pact to go dry for February after the festive season with 2 weeks in Fiji thrown in we needed a break from it.
The Mrs nearly broke last Saturday when she said "there's a 6 pack of Crownies in the back fridge".
I said she could have them but she didn't.
It was so farkin hot last weekend in Sydney so if I can get through that I'll be sweet next 14 days.
Good job Scotty, hot weather and cold beer just go together don't they.
ET.
Re: Dry Feb.
I reckon the Mrs will crack this Saturday.
Then I can get back on it.
Just don't want to be the first.
A sales rep who calls in at work female is doing a dry Feb, she laughed when I copied someone in here joke about the shortest month. I've just downed a stone and wood now I've just cracked a bottle of rum first rim in a long long time.
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
A sales rep who calls in at work female is doing a dry Feb, she laughed when I copied someone in here joke about the shortest month. I've just downed a stone and wood now I've just cracked a bottle of rum first rim in a long long time.
If Feb was 18 days long then I'll be sweet
Select to expand quoteNewScotty said..Macaha said..
A sales rep who calls in at work female is doing a dry Feb, she laughed when I copied someone in here joke about the shortest month. I've just downed a stone and wood now I've just cracked a bottle of rum first rim in a long long time.
If Feb was 18 days long then I'll be sweet
mate your all good keep it up
Chasing down some Rose with some homebrew I'm not totally stoked with the result. i posted above about a couple of Coopers worts I was trying out...Well unfortunately 1kg of malts is not the go unless you like a light stout haha...1 pints ok, but then you need to divert to something lighter & brighter. Probably would have been ok in winter, mate reckons it tastes like Porter which would of been awesome if I was trying to brew Porter lol...back to the old drawing board, its ok but thank fark I have a spare keg to fill...
Select to expand quoteNewScotty said..Today marks 1/2 way point of dry Feb.
March could be ugly
Big match tom - surely you will indulge
Select to expand quoteTed the Kiwi said..NewScotty said..Today marks 1/2 way point of dry Feb.
March could be ugly
Big match tom - surely you will indulge
Let's just say I made a toast to dry Feb tonight
well done for getting that far. I had most of Jan off (in hospital so had no choice) but have been making up for it
Fark dry Feb.
Heineken
Called into Ravesi's to take a pi55.
Bondi - nice place with lots of people who are not on my frequency.
Damn accidenty added yeast to start a couple of brews at 34c without looking (should be 21-27)...have them both in the bath with all available ice & some cold water. Probably gonna have to grab a couple of 5kg bags to bring them down in temp tomorrow...Damn! Just did my usual 1/2 kettle of water & filled from the rainwater tank. Rainwater tank must be heaps warmer than usual. Must be due to a new house built on that side with sun rays reflective roof at side wall level & less seabreeze on that side of the house. Just hope the next brews don't taste like methanol lol
Explains why my last brew did not taste as expected & some extra hangovers experienced lately
Select to expand quoteMickPC said..
Damn accidenty added yeast to start a couple of brews at 34c without looking (should be 21-27)...have them both in the bath with all available ice & some cold water. Probably gonna have to grab a couple of 5kg bags to bring them down in temp tomorrow...Damn! Just did my usual 1/2 kettle of water & filled from the rainwater tank. Rainwater tank must be heaps warmer than usual. Must be due to a new house built on that side with sun rays reflective roof at side wall level & less seabreeze on that side of the house. Just hope the next brews don't taste like methanol lol
Explains why my last brew did not taste as expected & some extra hangovers experienced lately
That's why I buy my brew from the bottle shop Mick. Too easy
Select to expand quoteNewScotty said..MickPC said..
Damn accidenty added yeast to start a couple of brews at 34c without looking (should be 21-27)...have them both in the bath with all available ice & some cold water. Probably gonna have to grab a couple of 5kg bags to bring them down in temp tomorrow...Damn! Just did my usual 1/2 kettle of water & filled from the rainwater tank. Rainwater tank must be heaps warmer than usual. Must be due to a new house built on that side with sun rays reflective roof at side wall level & less seabreeze on that side of the house. Just hope the next brews don't taste like methanol lol
Explains why my last brew did not taste as expected & some extra hangovers experienced lately
That's why I buy my brew from the bottle shop Mick. Too easy
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Tragedy averted, I stuck them in the keg fridge while I was at work & they're down to 22c...so they should be fine
Have discovered Coopers Mild at 3.5% - 1 standard drink per 375 ml full size stubby.
Not bad taste, and easier to cope with driving legally after a few.
