Recent content by sdk

Normally wouldn't quote on a thread entry this far back, but I love the hop-ball ... really good idea ... :mug::rockin:

We also don't get any money for spel chequers ... :o

Ah ... that's NZ $ not US $ .... plus we get ripped for beer and ingrediance over here ...

I always do the bottle to pint convertion .... 5kgs gains == $35 == 45 pints $35 == a 12 pack Do the math woman! I negelect to add any cost for gas, hops, adjuncts etc etc :o)

I managed about 50lbs Marris Otter without a comment, but got the back of the hand when she caught me trying to order 50lbs of Golden Promise for "comparison" brew ....

I have done exactly that with my last brew. 2 tsp of clear unflavoured gelitin in the secondary and the beer cleared right up. Boil 200ml of water. Let it cool to about 60C. Put the gelitin in and let it sit for 5 mins. Give it a stir and let it sit for another 5. Stir and gently add to...

I was trying out a newly constructed mash tun with this one, so my efficiency was out and I had to add the DME. It's a very hoppy flavour at the moment, not much malt showing through but I think it'll smooth out and the flavours should blend well. Got an aftertaste that I can't quite pin...

Very nice setup there :cool: ... got a question though ... what's the filter made of on the end of the transfer pipe in the 5G pictures? Cheers Husky