Bank Promo Offer - $75 Cash (Aussies Only at this Stage)

First post by BIABrewer, 10 years ago

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I've just sent out a mass email, which I'll copy to the second post here.

To put it briefly, if you open an IngDirect Account by using this link , you will receive a $75 cash bonus and so will BIABrewer. To get the bonus, you'll need to deposit a grand, even if it is only for a day. However, I have been with Ing for ages now, and they are truly brilliant, so I'm sure you'll be happily using it most regularly.

Despite a few of your generous donations, the site does run at a financial loss so...

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Just thinking it could be an SMTP quota issue... Oops, DrSmurto has received four of them!

After doing a lot of Googling, I think what happens is that if you send more emails than allowed in your daily quota, the rest are held off to the next day or something. So, it looks like I spammed my own board members :roll:.

I wouldn't expect anyone to get more than three though. The first two are really ugly ones; on the third I learned how to dig into the bowels of the backend and change the...

I'm finally back !

First post by jhough, 10 years ago

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Hi all !Sorry it's been a bit...... The missus is finally getting back to being herself. :thumbs: ...Been right at a year since her seizures ....I'm finally getting my customers into a routine + understanding that I need a couple of days off. Pat , I'll be prying my daughters fingers off my laptop so as I can get back on the to help out.
Actually brewed 2 weeks ago... What a cluster puck that was... Started boil , had to swap cylinders ......and a full propane tank had a plugged valve....had to...

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Good on you Joe ;),

I think Pat got you mixed up with the other Joe (OldGoat) who's been touring the country. Regardless, get your daughter working on programming asap. Pat can then give her coding jobs and you can pay her :) .

Pot does nothing for head writer. Well, either nothing or he just falls over. Just before Christmas, I heard he was at a party and had a few cigs with, let's call her, Jane. Pat couldn't remember getting home and the only time that Jane got up before 1pm was to chuck -...

Merry Xmas. What's under your tree?

First post by Mad_Scientist, 10 years ago

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WHAT'S IN MY BOX?

My gf gave me a box brought over from England. It's obviously a wine making kit containing six demijohns, but what is this? Some kind of crusher? The white plastic insert is tapered, wider at top, bottom matches diameter of rod. IMG_20151224_085418785.jpg

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Hey MS, I have done that. (Cleaned and use food grade lube). They seem finicky. Well, maybe it's time to do it again. Haven't disassembled and cleaned all taps since Aug/Sept. They get sanitized spray shot up them and over fawcett at each use... Well who knows, certainly could be user error. Don't really have a huge amount of experience with taps (2-3 yrs). Plan to clean them again soon...and the new one before use.

Looking for an opportunity

First post by Braailus, 10 years ago

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Hi Guys

I am not sure if this is allowed on here but let me give it a shot anyway.

I was wondering if anyone had any contacts who might be interested in employing a youngster that has recently graduated. My son obtained his Bsc degree in Environmental and Biological Sciences. We are in South Africa but We are unable to find anyone interested in his skill set.

The following is a copy of his covering letter.
To whom it may concern,

My name is Gerhardt and I am a recent University graduate...

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Thanks Manor, that will do just fine

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Windows 10 - Exclusive Interview with Patrick Hollingdale

First post by PistolPatch, 10 years ago

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I know we're more used to hearing BIAB pioneer, Patrick Hollingdale (Pat on this forum), being interviewed in podcasts but I just stumbled across the following interview. Inspiring stuff!...

Exclusive Interview
On Working with Microsoft

The following interview with Patrick Hollingdale was recorded at his home where he has been working for five weeks now in his new full-time job with Microsoft ( Jack Dorff — 23/10/15)

Jack: This is a great set-up you have here Patrick. Two computers,...

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Thanks for reminding me PP. I have about 20 old versions of the Biabacus that I could delete to make more room. My Windows ME is keeping up nicely though. It sure beats my old Atari!

First AG, first BIAB, first BIABACUS.

First post by Rustyspannah, 10 years ago

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Did a Jamil amber ale on Sat through BIABacus. I'm very, very impressed.

I have spent many idle hours scrolling through the vast amounts of knowledge here in preperation for my first AG brew.And thankyou so much.
Even with 2 kids, a half hearted brother and a baby in tow, I managed to have a stress free brew day.

I no chilled in the kettle after 90-90 mash & boil with an 8L sparge for 30L in the FV all from an 40L Crown urn.

Hit my numbers so well I thought I had done something wrong. Who...

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Congratulations and much appreciated Rusty :salute:. I haven't been much use for a while now but it is nice to see that some of what I and others have worked on or written has been of use.

As for the site, I and some others are trying to get more educated on the IT side of things so as info etc is not so difficult to find/navigate. Most forums are crap at that so hopefully we'll be able to implement some of the solutions we have in mind soon.

As for hitting the numbers, that is always fun but...

Thoughts on Beer, Brewing, Microbrews & Macrobrews

First post by Scott, 10 years ago

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Admittedly this is going to be a long ramble… Just different things that have been on my mind over the past few weeks concerning beer and brewing.

I started lurking on this site well over a year ago, and started BIAB whole grain brewing right after getting a bunch of new equipment Christmas last year. Have to say, beer quality has went through the roof! My beer is really good now…

With Lager brewing, lacking a temperature controlled fermentation vessel, I brew with the seasons...which in...

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Thanks Prim!

Actually carried a fermenter and air lock into the store with me to CONFIRM it all fit, and it does! Success...well, at least after I finish building the controller.

The National Home Brewers Conference (NHC) 2015

First post by BobBrews, 10 years ago

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Thought I would throw this in? :lol:

The National Home Brewers Conference (NHC) 2015 was held this year in San Diego California. All be told, it was a smashing hit. Entertaining speakers for the seminars. Pertinent to the class beer served for your body to absorb while you mind absorbs useful brewing techniques.

The nighttime was awash with every type of beer, cider and mead available. Served in responsible amounts from never ending kegs. Truly, for home brewers, it was a event of a...

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Wow! What an ordeal.
Are you excited for next year's conference yet?

OldGoatBrewing RV Adventures Blog

First post by OldGoat, 10 years ago

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Awhile ago PistolPatch recommended that I begin posting our (my wife and I) adventures while we travel the States in our RV. I have started a blog (sorry...pretty new at this, so it will take me awhile to get it looking like a professional blog) and wanted to post the link to the site. The first post is actually a beer I brewed a couple months ago. We are still in the same spot in Virginia Beach, but will be travelling again soon. I plan to brew next either in July (Iowa) or August (Michigan...

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My latest post....still trying to figure out follow links

Pat on Beersmith, talking about BIAB down under

First post by shetc, 10 years ago

Just To Say... A Big Thanks.

First post by tingtong, 10 years ago

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Just to say
All the info on here has helped me tremendously and sometimes you can have too much Lol. I am well into double figures for brews and think it is just a case of getting stuck in and doing it , once that first one is out the way things get easier.
Haven't had a duff brew yet though of course some are better than others.(Still have three or four conditioning seems to take forever)
All my kit is very low budget sourced second hand or from various places on Ebay.
The biggest problem I...

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Haven't been able to post on here for a long time (pretty painful spinal injury) and this might be my last post for a bit as am, more than ever, I'm running behind.

Just wanted to say I enjoyed reading the above because it says that the site is making things easier for at least some brewers. And yep SP, it is very frustrating when you do see, misinformation about BIAB that should have died by now... Dealing with/combatting misinformation, in the painstaking, time-consuming, one-on-one manner...

Overshot my mash temp.

First post by nicko, 11 years ago

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Hi guys,

I had a desired mash temp of 66.7C, after adding the grain the temp was about 63C, so I put the heat on but overshot the Mark, with the temp hitting approx 71.1C (shit).. So I stirred with the lid off to try and reduce the temp quickly, it dropped pretty quickly down to about 68C and at approx 67.7C I decided to cut my losses, put the lid on and started the 90min timer.

I haven't been getting into the beer-science much, so... Have I stuffed my brew? From what I understand I might not...

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When I first started I didn't know any different :blush:
I've just carried on the tradition, pictured is my Green Bullet Pale mash with 900ml of headspace :)
Just gone into boil with tonights brew (Jamils Extra Yellow) and that had a whopping 700ml :!:
Always found Biabacus to be spot on with limits
TT

Frozen American Amber

First post by tingtong, 11 years ago

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Just been to check my BCS American Amber bloody frozen solid ...
Then I remembered I fitted new security lights at the weekend and turned the electricity off to the garage.
Must have somehow wiped the settings on my stc 1000 temp controller and switched the freezer on.
Hoping to defrost get up to pitching temps and repitch fingers crossed.
TT

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Looks like a nice beer...
I'm sure when I use my Old Speckled Hen glass it tastes even better Lol (Really miss my English Ales and Bitters)
TT

Polar Brew 2015 (BobBrews Video)

First post by PistolPatch, 11 years ago

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BobBrews has a bit on his plate atm but in my last check-up email to him yesterday, entitled, Are you dead yet? , in his reply, entitled, Are you dead yet? NOT Quite! , he gave a thorough update which finished with... I will be back soon so let the overworked gang know! I thought I'd take advantage of Bob's temporary absence and post the video link to the annual Polar Brew highlighting the bits I found most interesting as an antipodean and/or general BIABrewer member...

3:02 Our first glimpse...

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Bob , glad to see you around . How's the wife ? Missed seeing you around.

The wife is fine but the new knees limits her yard work and cleaning. I am carrying the load until (if ever?) she gets back to kneeling? It's a busy time of year (Spring) so I am active and working around the house. I only work when sober to limit accidents due to drinking. Sometimes working as much as 20 minutes a day!

My brew club won the Golden Growler trophy with my Belgian Double's help. :champ:

Next Month I...

Home Grown Hops

First post by tingtong, 11 years ago

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Got some Sticklebrat Hops (In Picture) that are going to be picked soon also some Green Bullet and Smoothcones won't be very far behind.
I like Bitters and Ales mainly if I manage to get these dried and stored properly.
Any idea what they might taste like.
Suppose I really just answered my on own question just give them a tryout I have an exmoor Gold type recipe that is very simple
TT
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As we speak Phil's own recipe Green Bullet Pale Ale is ongoing ...
Mash volume absolutely nailed by the biabacus
I will be shoveling in soo much Green Bullet.
Fingers crossed
Going for gold
TT

MS goes to Naples, FL

First post by Mad_Scientist, 10 years ago

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No worries atm.

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Opi Red, why you ask? :lol:

Congrats to Australia on the Cricket!!!

First post by safebrew222, 10 years ago

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Congrats to any of you cricket fans from Australia on your World Cup win! Appears to have been well deserved!

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I spend too much time on this pitch SB :). The Shovel is, besides this site, the only one I have book-marked. I check it a few times a week and often end up crying laughing. Even though it is Aussie based, I think anyone would get a laugh out of this and many of the stories are non Aussie specific such as this .

Love it!

Toffee Brown Ale

First post by gerham, 11 years ago

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I was wondering if anyone had any successes with making a toffee brown ale? Trying to get some ideas together for a recipe for my SO's birthday. She really like Heath Bars so I thought a toffee brown ale would be good.

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I have read the easiest way to do a toffee ale, is to add English Toffee Extract a day before Bottling.

Example:

It has no Sugar to cause fermentation, but is Volatile, so it needs to mix well and Bottled.

I have used Other extracts, and the Do add the Flavor.

Here is an Extract version of a recipe

Cheesestradamus 2014. Green Bay Packers and Beer.

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First post by BobBrews, 11 years ago

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The pre-season (practice games) are set to begin on August 9th 2014 . :luck:
previous years players and new players are welcome to compete for big, BIG prizes!
You don't have to know anything about American football at all! Nothing! The fun is trash talking to your fellow brewers here on this post! We have sent prizes all over the World so don't let your location stop you! Join up with your fellow brewers!

Cheesestradamus 2014. Predict the results of the Green Bay Packers game each week....

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Bob, at least you played for me this year. Last year, you just played me... Yes, Pat. I promise I will send you a Winnebago if you win. :roll:

Regardless, congrats and good on you for running another year of Cheese :thumbs: :clap: :salute: :champ:.

I'm happy that Australians believe in Blatter control

First post by soccerdad, 11 years ago

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:champ: ... congrats to the Socceroos on their Asia Cup win !!

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Lol soccerdad. No one would ever work out from your moniker or your posts that your were a soccer fan. You must be as excited as doing your first all-grain :lol:.

Moving

First post by HbgBill, 11 years ago

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Just a note. I've been quite quiet for quite a while now. Lots going on in my life. I'm in a long, drawn out process of moving from Healdsburg to Santa Rosa, CA. Not a great distance; only ~15 miles. But I have a lifetime of accumulation of what I consider treasure.. and it's difficult to part with. We are downsizing. Arggh. There are other things happening that are requiring a lot of attention as well. So, I'll continue to be quiet for another couple of weeks.. and then it might be Katy, bar...

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Sorry lumpy, I need glasses.

;)

Side by Side experiments?

First post by aamcle, 11 years ago

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I can't find any, might be my fault, but are there any published side by side ie controlled experiments comparing no sparge with a squeeze against dunk sparge?

I'm a dunker and according to the Brewers Friend efficiency calculator I obtained about 86% mash efficiency on my last two batches.

They were brewed/mashed on a recirculating system, I recirc to hold temperature my pot is not insulated.

Atb. Aamcle

www.frankenbrew.co.uk

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PistolPatch is right, as usual. I am hard-wired for yield - if there are sugars to be had easily from the pulled bag, I want them in the kettle. Squeezing is the obvious way to get them, and most of us don't have instruments sensitive enough to show that the last drips might have a higher concentration than what was in the kettle when the bag came out. Sparging (I may always have issues with that word) will rinse some available sugars from the wet grains BUT the difference translates into about...

Happy Australia Day

First post by soccerdad, 11 years ago

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I'm not exactly sure how to celebrate .. back in the day I would have shot an oil can of Fosters. Can't ride a dugong where I live - the rugby team here folded - no Bondi Beach.

Maybe I will brew in a bag and no chill !!

Oh yeah - and best wishes to the Aussie soccer team competing for the Asia Cup !!

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Happy Asia Cup !!

Through to the final match !!

Lovely Wisconsin in January...

First post by safebrew222, 11 years ago

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This is the weather today... and its worse where Bobbrews lives... and worse than that in Minnesota. Anyone want to send some warm weather?

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What a lovely Wisconsin January day, and what a Game!
Nail biter, it was!

Mozambique Homebrew tragedy

First post by safebrew222, 11 years ago

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:dunno: Yikes!!

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Never Brew with additions like crocodile bile, or any other Bile.

That is what we make with too much Beer!!