Recent content by Tokoroa_Brewer

Had one of these tonight. I wanted to get the Black Dog APA but they had run out and only had their hopped Pilsner left. Might get that next time.

Last night I updated all my grain, hop and yeast prices in beer smith, using Baylands prices. Man, what a task that was. Haha.

Just checked out Baylands website. I think that may become my go to as well. Able to order part kilos and the option right there to have it milled is handy.

I just checked out their site. And brewtopia. Both have a good range and prices seem similar. Probably give them both a go later o when I'm ready to brew. First I gota try some craft beer. See what styles I like. Then I'll sort out a recipe to make.

Cool. Yea, I'm pretty limited to just buying online. I'm pretty much right in the middle of the North Island, and there's no brew shop in my town. Closest ones are about an hour away. ( Hamilton, Rotorua and Taupo)

Wow. Citra Bomb alright. Where do you get your hops and grains from?

Cool. Thanks for that. I know that New World has monteiths/boundary road and macs. And they have just got in four beers from Black Dog. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the others you mentioned. And I'll try to go to the places you said as well. ( the wife's grandparents live in taupo, I...

Hey everyone. I have a question for all the kiwis out there. Now that I'm getting into home brewing, I would like to try a few different craft beers, to get a better taste of what I would like to brew. I'm very limited as to where I can buy beer where I am ( only places are New World, Countdown...

1.03 seems like a very low pre boil gravity. I hit 1.05 - 1.055 for pre boil.

I would advise against using turbo yeast for anything that is going to be drunk with out being distilled. It's packed full of chemicals and Nutrients to help the yeast survive in the high alcohol environment. Turbo yeast was designed specifically for distilling. Even then it's not a good choice...

Just saw this thread. Howdy fellow kiwis. :-) good to see a strong kiwi presence.

Measure the outside diameter of about halfway up the thread then subtract 2x the hight of the thread. That will give you the size of hole you will need.

Nice, I really like the idea of this thread. It's cool that everyone is more then happy to share a beer or five. Makes me wish I lived in the U.S.

Mow-chew-ecka

It works. :-) thanks guys.