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How to Brew - By John Palmer
- By Andrew Pearce
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- 21 Dec, 2012
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Here's some helpful information for all Brewers. Whether your a concentrate or mash brewer this link will steer you in the right direction. John Palmer is well known expert who has written several books and is now sharing his knowledge through is web site.
Now you can control your brewing Temperature WITHOUT a fridge! One of our wholesalers (Brewcellar) is now the exclusive Australian distributor for the Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler.... and we stock them here at All Things Brewing
Why do I need to keep my wort cold while fermenting?
Temperature control has a major impact on the flavor of the finished beer. Fermenting above the desired temperature range can produce fruity off flavors, esters and harsh fusel alcohols.
Will my fermenter fit in the Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler?
15/25/30 litre Ampi fermenters will fit in the Fermentation Cooler. (a 60ltr Ampi will fit in the Fermentation cooler but will need an external airlock)
How do I keep my Fermentation Cooler cold?
Simply add ice or cold packs. We like to use frozen 2L bottles of water.
How much ice does it take to lower fermentation temperatures?
The amount of ice needed will vary based on individual circumstances, however as a rough guide for a 20 litre batch, one 2 litre bottle of ice will
lower a fermenting wort an average of 2.8 degrees for 24 to 36 hours before the ice thaws completely.
Why do I need to keep my wort cold while fermenting?
Temperature control has a major impact on the flavor of the finished beer. Fermenting above the desired temperature range can produce fruity off flavors, esters and harsh fusel alcohols.
Will my fermenter fit in the Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler?
15/25/30 litre Ampi fermenters will fit in the Fermentation Cooler. (a 60ltr Ampi will fit in the Fermentation cooler but will need an external airlock)
How do I keep my Fermentation Cooler cold?
Simply add ice or cold packs. We like to use frozen 2L bottles of water.
How much ice does it take to lower fermentation temperatures?
The amount of ice needed will vary based on individual circumstances, however as a rough guide for a 20 litre batch, one 2 litre bottle of ice will
lower a fermenting wort an average of 2.8 degrees for 24 to 36 hours before the ice thaws completely.
We had a great turnout for our 3rd Homebrew Competition with Albion Park Agricultural Show.
With 67 entries to taste; we couldn't have got through them all without the fantastic help of 14 judges and 6 helpers.
We appreciate each and every one of you!
Without these 20 people there would be no competition.
With 67 entries to taste; we couldn't have got through them all without the fantastic help of 14 judges and 6 helpers.
We appreciate each and every one of you!
Without these 20 people there would be no competition.
Helpful tips & and information to increase your knowledge and use of a Hydrometer.
These are the basic instructions for brewing concentrate brew kits. They will be helpful for first time brewer or even to refresh your memory.These instructions will vary with the time of year, ambient and water temperature etc, however limited compensation will be required.Remember Brewing is 99% cleanliness and the rest is a chemical reaction.