Australia & New Zealand

1. Migrating to the land of kangaroos

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   First post by sokinsilihok, 10 years ago

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   Hello there
   I am a guy looking to migrate permanently in Melbourne and the most serious problem is my homebrew supplies :-p
   Seriously.... where do you people in australia get your malts and hops.
   Do you buy locally or webshopping is the only way.
   Also any help with info for migration issues is highly appreciated.

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   just missed this one
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2. Sydney (city) Harts Pub. Meet the brewer Red Hill Brewery

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   First post by stoutgirl5, 11 years ago

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   Thursday night (20th sept) a few of us are meeting at Harts for a beer (or 3!)
   
   Kicking off around 5:30. Harts are also having one the brewers from Red Hill. Should be a fun night.
   
   Bek

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   I'll be back in Sydney at Xmas myself. Ya never know, maybe we'll get time to hit some craft beer establishments between visiting relatives :luck:
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3. First BIAB brew recipe req and online grain shopping perth.

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   First post by langdon19, 12 years ago

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   Hi all
   I have been working overseas but should be home in 3 weeks and would like to do my first brew.
   I really have no idea what would be a good recipe to start off with. After getting sick of K and K brews i have been enjoying export cans, so i was thinking a larger would be good. However i will only be home for 2 weeks and believe that largers need a longer fermenting time at lower temps? So maybe a larger would be out of the question. (unless i could leave one fermenting for 5 weeks then get...

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   I have been stuck at work with no net, should be home to crack the first brew end of this month, can't wait.
   Looking forward to getting the 2nd brew on and get those numbers correct this time.
   Will be alot more careful with the weight and water measurments this time.
   Cheers for all the help guys.
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4. can anyone suggest a good grain mill?

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   First post by Polbrew, 11 years ago

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   best part of homebrewing is the self-sufficiency and non-dependancy. so I want to increase both of these by acquiring a mill for crushing grain, as I buy all my grain in bulk. there are a lot on the market so thought some personal opinions might help.
   
   the mill im looking for obviously has to crush grain suitable for brewing but also want it to be adjustable so it can also be used for grinding flours.
   
   it has to be robust, non flimsy and this goes for the clamps (no table tennis net clamps!)....

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   Polbrew,
   
   I have the original MashMaster mill with 70mm rollers but I don't think these are available anymore :sad:. This is a two-roller mill that does a beautiful crush due to the large rollers. It could be worth emailing Frank at MashMaster to find out if there are still old ones available or if they are coming back? The current ones seem to only have 38 mm rollers.
   
   If they aren't available, maybe a three roller mill could be the go? Don't skimp on a mill. Take your time to make sure you...
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5. Perth 7th July - Chill v No-Chill Tasting and Freo Pub Crawl

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   First post by PistolPatch, 12 years ago

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   The results from our brew day here will be available for tasting Saturday 2pm on July 7.
   
   What we thought we'd do is triangle taste the two beers say from 2pm to 4pm at my place and then head down to Fremantle to sample a paddle or two at a few of the pubs down there.
   
   Everyone's welcome but let me know in advance so we can give you some addresses and contact details.
   
   If you have a beer you want others to taste, bring it along ;).
   
   :peace:
   PP & AcesHigh

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   Always good to meet a fellow brewer. Thanks for the brewery tour, youve got a good set up there.
   
   Glad you liked the beer, it just goes to show how much you can abuse a beer and it can still turn out tasty.
   
   Still working on that brewday or drinking day. Got the Mrs' birthday coming up in october so I am building up stocks for that at the moment.
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6. Sydney (West) Grain Bulk Buy [Jan/Feb 2012]

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   First post by stux, 12 years ago

   

   I'm arranging a grain bulk buy from Absolute Homebrew in St Marys.
   
   If you're interested in joining please see this thread on Aussie Homebrewer
   
   Thanks
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7. 2012 Esb Home Brew Competition

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   First post by pimpsqueak, 12 years ago

   

   Just reposting this from the AHB forum...
   
   2012 Esb Home Brew Competition - the Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Advance Notice
   
   Hi Guys,
   
   Yes as another year begins its time to plan ahead for competitions.
   
   The 2012 ESB competition is themed The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and all entries must use spaghetti in their recipes - no only kidding - no specialities here
   
   Yes the Comp will be registered with the BJCP (Judging and stewarding points on offer - put the date in your calendar) and for those...
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8. Perth area brewshops

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   First post by Yeasty, 12 years ago

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   Hi Guys
   
   My brother-in-law likes to brew kits :argh: :argh: and was thinking of getting him one for christmas. I'm looking for a brewshop in Perth who will take an order from a Brit and deliver to Yanchep. There's Brewcraft in Joondalup are the ok? I'm sure there are more can anyone recommend somewhere?
   
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   Yep, Gryphon brewing are in Perth, but he doesn't do any kits. Great for AG but.
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9. Nsw Amateur Brewing Competition

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   First post by pimpsqueak, 13 years ago

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   Copied this from another forum... I couldn't see it on here anywhere
   
   Hunter United Brewers are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the NSW Amateur Brewing Championships for 2011. The competition will be the NSW qualifier for the AABC in Adelaide in October and will be held over the weekend of 27th & 28th August, 2011 at the following venue;
   
   Hunter Beer Co at Potters Brewery
   Wine Country Drive
   Nulkaba NSW 2325
   
   Judging will commence from 10am on both days.
   
   ENTRIES WILL CLOSE...

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   Think I might have to have a go. For the prize on offer in return for a measly entry fee, I think at least I stand a better chance than winning powerball :)
   Will be the first comp I have entered and only my 3rd all-grain beer.
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10. Aussie Competition Season

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    First post by DK1, 13 years ago

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    Fellow BIABers, the 2011 comp season is almost here!!
    
    I just did my schedule - 4 already bottled, 3 to be bottled, 8 to be brewed over the next 2 months. :o
    Anyone else going to have a good crack at the comps this year?
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    Good on you DK.
    
    I'll be letting the BIAB team down severely in a few days at the Royal Perth Beer Show. Enter every year so as I can go to the exhibitor's tasting :drink:. Usually don't let the team down but this year I have two hazy, green beers that are both out of style/ I'll be seriously lucky to get half marks on those buggers.
    
    So, that's my effort for the year. Go me! :lol:
    
    Can you keep everyone informed of dates and stuff DK?
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11. 70L pot + Italian Burner etc for sale in Sydney

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    First post by stux, 13 years ago

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    Not me,
    
    BUT, this would make a perfect start for a BIAB brewer in Sydney :)
    
    Everything except the march pump that is :)

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    Great set-up. Massively cheap!
    
    Good on you for posting it stux :salute:
    
    Unfortunately, I believe it has now sold - may it brew in peace :peace:
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12. BIAB Demo at Grain & Grape Saturday 12th March

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    First post by Ralph, 13 years ago

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    Thirsty & Spills are at it again, putting on one of their famous BIAB demos at Grain and Grape in Melbourne. These guys have been doing these demos for quite a while now and are really turning this into a slick operation, also demonstrating the BIABrewer Calculator and handing out free stuff. If you're in town, of course it would be well worth swinging by and check out some BIAB old hands in action.
    
    Details:
    BIAB demonstration Brew
    What - An American Pale Ale from Brewing Classic Styles....

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    how did it go guys? lots of new BIAB converts created?
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13. New South Wales BIABrewers and Events

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    First post by Pat, 13 years ago

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    Thought I'd start a thread that listed Sydney BIABrewer.info members and events while the site is still young. This way, if anyone is having a brew day they can post it here and/or PM other N.S.W. brewers easily. Also, general events such as comps, tastings, interstate visitors etc could be posted here so as we can all be kept up to date.
    
    Here are the NSW BIABrewers I am aware of to date...
    
    1. malbur
    2. dick
    3. BigAl
    4. Goldstar
    5. Phoney
    6. JackNohe
    7. dataphage
    8. brad
    9. gibbo1
    10....

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    I'm Thinking of going, swmbo seems keen too :)
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14. Monster Mill MM-2 Available

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    First post by outbreak, 13 years ago

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    I will be ordering a Monster Mill MM-2 this afternoon. If anyone wants to share shipping it will end up being approx $150 to my door and if you live near by I will drop it off.
    
    MM-2 $109 USD
    Shipping $45 USD for 2x MM-2
    
    approx total cost $150AUD

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    Did you ever offload the second mill?
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15. Iron Brew Competition

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    First post by outbreak, 13 years ago

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    Quoted from microbrewing.com.au
    
    The Australia wide search is on to find an amateur brewer game enough to clone brew an old school Sail & Anchor brew, the Iron Brew English Strong Ale. The recipe vaults open, a gold medal brew log ready and waiting!
    
    Iron Brew Strong Ale is brewed from a high charge of Pale Malt to create the bulk of the fermentable sugars with a generous proportion of Dark Crystal Malt for the very luscious...

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    I wonder if a BIAB won they would let you do a 2000l batch BIAB style ;) Get a 15t crane to lift the bag for a mashout.
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16. Anyone interested in doing a bottle swap???

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    First post by redlegger, 14 years ago

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    Is anyone interested in swapping a few bottles of brew?
    
    I'd really like some opinions from other BIABERS around Aus on my current Brews.
    
    My palate is not very mature and would like some more experienced guys to give me some feedback on my 'work'
    
    I have Lloydies Kolsch, Smurtos Golden Ale & Troughlollys Yankee Doodle Amber currently fermenting/kegged/conditioning
    Any takers?
    I would love to sample other guys brews as well to see how far off the mark i am :)
    
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    Has anyone else received their swap beers yet?
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17. Any BIABrewers on the Gold Coast?

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    First post by goldy, 14 years ago

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    Hi All,
    
    I was wondering if there is someone on here that lives on/near the gold coast? Be nice to have a local bagger to have a beer with & maybe do a brew.
    
    Cheers
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    Heya Bribie,
    
    Yeah, I rally oughta get to one soon, I went to a brew day at Chappo's earlier this year, was a great day too.
    
    Was more curious if any guys really close to me to hook up with.
    
    Cheers
    Goldy
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18. Perth Brew Day - Sunday 06/06/10

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    First post by PistolPatch, 14 years ago

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    It's very late notice as LloydieP and myself only decided this today but if anyone wants to drop around for a beer tomorrow, we'll be doing three double-batches. Should be chaotic :).
    
    Both of our fridges are totally empty so for the first time ever, I can only offer anyone that drops in a commercial beer. Sorry about that!
    
    Just send a PM or post here and I'll send you the address.
    
    Cheers,
    PP

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    LOL :). Can't believe none of you caught a flight :(.
    
    As Lloydie was feeling a bit under the weather we decided to split the workload. I drank and he did the work ;). While Lloydie was cleaning the kettles and chilling the third batch I was flat out singing along to my favourite tunes. Only one fermenter leaked - it had a pinhole in the tap which Lloyd discovered once it was full. He managed to change the tap all on his own as I was busy - singing.
    
    We are doing the same thing again in two or...
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