en-GB Australia & New Zealand Homebrewing Forum Australia & New Zealand homebrewing beer forum & brewing classifieds. Home brew forums for beer recipes, beer making kits, classifieds, homebrew clubs, Australian craft beer reviews. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:28:12 +0000 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:28:12 +0000 Australia & New Zealand Homebrewing Forum https://aussiehomebrewer.com/ Keep One, Drop One - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:41:18 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/keep-one-drop-one.105625/ urn:xenforo:thread:105625 invalid@example.com (AHB_Admin) AHB_Admin Let's see if we can keep this going. The object is to take one word from the pair and make another two-word saying.

Example:

Cold Beer
House Beer
Brewing Beer

RULES:
Only post two words, no other comments
Use either word, not both
Can't "add" the letter "s" at the end of a word.
If two posters reply at the same time, confusing, they must wait for someone else to post and clean up the mess!!


Let's start with:

Home Brew]]> 307 Best way to gas a keg - issues Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:36:50 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/best-way-to-gas-a-keg-issues.105655/ urn:xenforo:thread:105655 invalid@example.com (trustyrusty) trustyrusty Hi

Had issues of last several brews.

What is the best way. I have in the past pumped it a few times up to 60 and 80 psi. Do it a few times, let it settle, then leave gas on at 3 or 4 psi while pouring. Never really had issues.


Beer has a good head. But never seems to have fizz that lasts. Used Different kegs. Does not have the lacings on this last brew.

Not getting the bubbles on headmaster glasses.,

I wonder if it is the glasses? Do they need to be cleaned now and again with steel...

Read more]]> 57 Brewing Myths Debunked: The Shocking Truth Revealed! Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:23:30 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/brewing-myths-debunked-the-shocking-truth-revealed.105656/ urn:xenforo:thread:105656 invalid@example.com (Let's Brew Beer) Let's Brew Beer In the latest episode we question the status quo and challenge the narrative. Find out which brewing steps are ambiguous and downright wrong.]]> 28 New Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:29:37 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new.105659/ urn:xenforo:thread:105659 invalid@example.com (Manna) Manna Hi to all,
This is my first time here and I'm only just starting to explore it and figure out how it works.
Thought I'd try cider with lindenflowers.
I came here in the hope of buying brewing equipment and just finding out more about it generally.
warmly,
Manna]]> 2 Anyone else here gave up on kegs? Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:25:16 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/anyone-else-here-gave-up-on-kegs.105643/ urn:xenforo:thread:105643 invalid@example.com (SMOKEU) SMOKEU I've made about 50 batches of all grain beer of various styles over the years, and I was convinced to get a keg setup from many other brewers. I got a second-hand keg fridge, and a new keg, CO2 regulator, fittings, etc.

The problem is that as soon as I'd get home and set it up, there would be a leak. I lost a Sodastream bottle full of CO2 initially, then half a keg of beer. Due to limited space in my keg fridge I would have to frequently connect and disconnect the fittings, and there's...

Read more]]> 34 Biggest Oops! Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:14:36 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/biggest-oops.105626/ urn:xenforo:thread:105626 invalid@example.com (AHB_Admin) AHB_Admin In all the brewing you have done, there must be one or more bad batches, overflows, or broken bottles.

What was your biggest oops?]]> 12 Only two in and hooked Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:32:53 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/only-two-in-and-hooked.105658/ urn:xenforo:thread:105658 invalid@example.com (Brews_Lee) Brews_Lee Hi All,

Only just started-am yet to make anything drinkable but enjoying the good vibe and all the beer geekery.

Jumped straight into an all grain set up, using a brewzilla 3.1.1 with wide mouth plastic fermenter-fermentation in cool shed or cupboard, then PET bottling. Have had problems getting temp down with immersion chiller so on next brew will probably try no-chill cube, although Im a bit worried about the extra step and infection risk.

First time chucking away so much pre-loved...

Read more]]> 14 Pimping a Coopers Kit with a Partial Mash Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:31:48 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/pimping-a-coopers-kit-with-a-partial-mash.72607/ urn:xenforo:thread:72607 invalid@example.com (Bribie G) Bribie G A lot of kit brewers post about improving their kit brews with additives and "tweaking" to get away from the perceived "home brew taste".
I've just been presented with a tin of Coopers Australian Pale Ale and a kilo of Coopers Brew Enhancer 2. I also have a batch of Coopers Bottled Ale yeast in the fridge - "recultured".

Ideal opportunity to do a keg filler. If you do something along the same lines you will end up with a basic knowledge of mashing and can easily proceed to all grain brewing...

Read more]]> 69 Continuing Jokes Thread Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:14:57 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/continuing-jokes-thread.30163/ urn:xenforo:thread:30163 invalid@example.com (Bribie G) Bribie G Ok I'll kick off with a couple.

Did you hear about the masochist who loved to take cold showers so he didn't.

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Paddy and Seamus had missed the last bus and were walking home at midnight, when they passed the bus depot. A window was open so Paddy hopped in to steal a bus. After much banging and crashing Paddy came back out through the window.

"We're out of luck, Seamus, there wasn't a number 153 in there"








"Bloody...

Read more]]> 1864 What are you brewing 2025 & 2026 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:58:46 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/what-are-you-brewing-2025-2026.105266/ urn:xenforo:thread:105266 invalid@example.com (philrob) philrob New thread for this year.]]> 120 BIAB no chill and Hop stands Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:58:26 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/biab-no-chill-and-hop-stands.105645/ urn:xenforo:thread:105645 invalid@example.com (Happybird) Happybird Hi,

I've been brewing kits with specialty grains and hop stands for about a year now and I get some good results with this. But I want to move to an all grain BIAB no chill for a 10 litre batch and see how it goes. I was going to do an American amber ale recipe I got given form a micro brewery in the area and I scaled down from 4000L but maybe this will be too adventurous for the first time so I'm thinking of doing the David Heath American Amber Ale...

Read more]]> 4 Needing info πŸ™ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:41:03 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/needing-info-%F0%9F%99%8F.105644/ urn:xenforo:thread:105644 invalid@example.com (Russ H) Russ H G'day all, hope all is well..
I've just purchased my first brew kit and am a small bit confused how to make my beer around 3.5 to 4 %.
I've got 1kg malt booster (blend #15)
1.7 kg beermaker's draft, yeast m44 10g.
How much water do I ad to drop alcohol percentage?
Any information would be fantastic.
Cheers 🍻]]> 6 Whats In The Glass Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:39:28 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/whats-in-the-glass.19438/ urn:xenforo:thread:19438 invalid@example.com (jimmyjack) jimmyjack My all D saaz ale. I woke up this morning to find my Psi on the regulator had gone down. So naturally I had to test the beer to see if Carbonation was still sufficient. 6 beers later it appears to be perfect!!

IMG_0545.jpg]]> 9211 Greetings from Wisconsin USA Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:31:46 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/greetings-from-wisconsin-usa.105653/ urn:xenforo:thread:105653 invalid@example.com (Oak Island Brewery) Oak Island Brewery New to the group but not new to brewing. Been on this journey for over four decades. A regular here suggested to look over the Aussie group. I hope to learn some more and contribute. I belong to a UK forum and the US one.

I brew all grain on a four vessel system I pieced together over my career. I love malty style beers and barrel aged examples.

You'll learn more about me as I tag along.

OiB]]> 2 New to all grain Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:09:47 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new-to-all-grain.105649/ urn:xenforo:thread:105649 invalid@example.com (Jorgyfarmer08) Jorgyfarmer08 Gday all,
New to all grain brewing. Not sure where to start. As a farmer myself I would like to start from scratch. Currently we have barley and oats in the ground almost ready for harvest. I have made my own malt before and wish to do so again. I am well into brewing using the coopers extracts as well as brewart ingredients in my droid however have not tried using grain at all. How would I go about using a homemade malt to make a simple beer?
Any help appreciated.
Cheers, C.]]> 7 New to grain brewing Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:16:02 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new-to-grain-brewing.105650/ urn:xenforo:thread:105650 invalid@example.com (Jorgyfarmer08) Jorgyfarmer08 Gday all.
New to grain brewing. Have done some brews with extract tins and also use the brewart beerdroid. Wanting to start grain brewing for something different.
Currently brewing a ruby porter in my droid. Keen to see all your brews and hopefully learn some new ideas from you all.
Cheers, C.]]> 3 High end brewing equipment company to shut down completely. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:19:42 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/high-end-brewing-equipment-company-to-shut-down-completely.105651/ urn:xenforo:thread:105651 invalid@example.com (livo) livo SS Brewtech closing down.

I've just learned this from Youtuber Homebrew Griffo from the UK. SS Brewtech is closing.

I have immediately gone online and ordered a spare lid seal gasket for my 14 Gallon Brew Bucket. Anybody else with SS Brewtech gear might be well advised to find whatever parts they feel may be required to future-proof your gear. apparently this is meant to be almost immediate with complete closure by the end of the year.]]> 0 New Cider Maker Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:33:26 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new-cider-maker.105647/ urn:xenforo:thread:105647 invalid@example.com (steveboyd) steveboyd Fairly simple set up - a Fermzilla and MJ's SS Fermenter. Water Filtration system and home built Fridge conversion using Keglad temp controller and the Rapt Pill. Very happy with results to date (about 4 mths so far) - looking to process my own juice by next season - fruit press is on the way! Currently thinking about best way to mush my fruit (scrat or freeze) - hoping to pick up some tips]]> 2 Brauduino temperature sensor Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:54:49 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/brauduino-temperature-sensor.105648/ urn:xenforo:thread:105648 invalid@example.com (gap) gap Hi
just starting brewing again and i use a herms system with the Brauduino controller and my temperature sensor is registering zero
Looking for information on the temperature sensor used in the system to see if i can buy a replacement]]> 0 KegLand Questions and Answers Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:29:45 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/kegland-questions-and-answers.98306/ urn:xenforo:thread:98306 invalid@example.com (KegLand-com-au) KegLand-com-au This thread is because we have been getting some questions from our customers and often we are answering the same questions to multiple different people and perhaps the more efficient way to handle these questions is through a public forum.

Also as we feel that we have a team of staff with a fairly wide range of experience especially in the keg dispensing hardware field we feel that this can also be an area for customers to ask us about specific advice on how to use gear.

It should be...

Read more]]> 8028 Brewery clear-out - control panel parts, elements, stainless, Blichmann - Brisbane Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:34:32 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/brewery-clear-out-control-panel-parts-elements-stainless-blichmann-brisbane.105646/ urn:xenforo:thread:105646 invalid@example.com (CamM) CamM G'day all,

Long-time lurker, short-time poster these days. I stopped brewing about ten years ago when the kids arrived and the gear has been sitting in boxes ever since. I'm not getting back into it, so it's time someone else got some use out of this.

Most of it is a half-finished electric HLT/kettle build that never got commissioned. A lot of it is brand new and never installed.

Prices are in AUD. Pickup Brisbane. Happy to post the small stuff at buyer's cost. Bank transfer or cash on...

Read more]]> 2 4V All-Electric HERMS Brew Table – BCS462 Controlled Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:13:30 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/4v-all-electric-herms-brew-table-%E2%80%93-bcs462-controlled.105514/ urn:xenforo:thread:105514 invalid@example.com (duck) duck Fully featured 4-vessel electric HERMS system, built for efficient double and triple-batch brewing. I no longer have the space or power capacity to run it, so it’s available for sale. If there is no interest in the complete table after 2 weeks I will consider selling individual components.

System Control​

  • BCS462 (Embedded Control Concepts) web-based automation
  • Supports step mashing, temperature control, and process sequencing
  • Pre-configured Pale Ale and...

Read more]]> 5 Full G30 Grainfather Setup for Sale. Only used 4 times Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:15:45 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/full-g30-grainfather-setup-for-sale-only-used-4-times.105634/ urn:xenforo:thread:105634 invalid@example.com (gregirons) gregirons Full G30 Grainfather setup for sale. 2 conical fermenters and also a chiller and hot water urn.

Purchased a few years back and never really got into it. Just been sitting in shed since which is such a waste. Only used for four brews. They need a bit of a cleanup but heaps of extras including tilt measurement things, grain cruncher, bottle Capper, brand new extra rolled plates. Every bit and bob I could collect. I can't even remember what some of them do. They all need a good dust clean up...

Read more]]> 2 Way out West First sunday of the month Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:55:47 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/way-out-west-first-sunday-of-the-month.105642/ urn:xenforo:thread:105642 invalid@example.com (clickeral) clickeral Not sure who is on the forums these days

Or who is out Ballarat ways, im trying to meet new people who are also in the brewing scene as im in the process or moving back up here

Way out west home brew club is having a meeting at Red Duck (2pm),on sunday the 13th)

https://facebook.com/events/s/fsotm-on-the-ssotm-at-red-duck/1863626424802370/

Red duck does some good drops as well

Ive got a couple of options to share, and always keen to chat brewing

Post settling in to my new...

Read more]]> 1 Bottling in champagne bottles Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:25:03 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/bottling-in-champagne-bottles.60/ urn:xenforo:thread:60 invalid@example.com (RegBadgery) RegBadgery With the festive season approaching there'll be loads of champagne and sparkling wine bottles in the recycling tubs. I like these as they're very sturdy and well suited to any highly carbonated brews.

If you have a bench capper with a removable capping bell you can make use of these bottles by purchasing a tirage bell. Though available at many homebrew stores, the best price I've found was via Grain and Grape in Victoria - around 6-7 dollars (as opposed to up to $18 at some other...

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