Recent content by sledhead

El dorado 15 for me. Tried the El Dorado 21 - very good but $75 a bottle.

Read the book "Treat Your own Back" by Robin McKenzie of New Zealand. I received a copy from my physiotherapist when i was suffering from Sciatica due to a herniated disc (too much Jagermeister at a Christmas Party coupled with a wrestling match with an old British Army vet). For me, the...

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I bought a Cream Ale Festa kit and 'brewed' it this morning. Very simple. I also got my keg fridge operating this weekend and I am now struggling with getting some carbonation into the beer and getting the right pressure coming out the tap.

I'm sticking with the fail safe kits for now with the inclination to all grain in the future. My brother in Fredericton brews all grain and he has been encouraging me to take the plunge. I agree with the Noble Grape comment - they have everything including a wealth of knowledge and patience...

I have primarily been visiting B and C Brewing Centre in Coldbrook. To date I have made only from cans. Coopers, Black Rock etc. Festa Brew is likely the next brew this weekend. I brew with a friend in his garage. We are currenlty working on setting up draft systems so we dont have to bottle.

Hey johnnyspade. Welcome. I'm in Kentville and new to brewing too.

Likely a long shot but ... looking for CO2 tanks, Regulators and D style keg couplers in Nova Scotia. Thanks.

Another junior brewer joining in and looking for knowledge. A couple 'kits' under my belt so far. Currently setting up a kegging system to avoid the bottle cleaning hassle.