en-GB Australia & New Zealand homebrewing beer forum & brewing classifieds. Home brew forums for beer recipes, beer making kits, classifieds, homebrew clubs, Australian craft beer reviews. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:36:16 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:36:16 +0000 Australia & New Zealand Homebrewing Forum https://aussiehomebrewer.com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:42:16 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/kegland-questions-and-answers.98306/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 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]]> 7985 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:19:37 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/trub-in-brewzilla.105553/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105553 invalid@example.com (Prost) Prost The other day after mashing a small 12 liter batch I put on my long gloves to find out how much trub was sitting on my false bottom, hot it out and it was a huge load of fine gunk. Now I wonder how boiling that much trub affects my beer and what to do about it. Would anything speak against mashing without the false bottom and putting it back in for boiling?]]> 13 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:18:56 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/coopers-xpa-clone-recipe-feedback.101353/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 101353 invalid@example.com (Luxo_Aussie) Luxo_Aussie G'day All.

Spent the last three weeks down under and gained a strong appreciation for XPA's, Pacific Ales and Tropical Pale Ales - nothing like any of these styles are common in Europe. Did some research into the first of these and couldn't get a clear definition of what defines an XPA apart from it being something between a Pale Ale and IPA. Coopers appear to use Simcoe and Lemondrop for the hops on their XPA and for malts I've taken inspiration from a Balter XPA clone and also added some...

Read more]]> 1 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:52:50 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/whats-in-the-glass.19438/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 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!!

]]> 9156 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:12:26 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new-ginger-beer-fan.105555/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105555 invalid@example.com (Haze) Haze Hi all!
I'm Haze nd I'm from an hour or so south of Melbourne, Victoria. I've been puddling around with trying to make my own Ginger Beer for about three months now and have only made one concoction that is somewhat drinkable so getting a bit dismayed. Hoping that you guys will be able to shed some light and help me troubleshoot!
I've been reading lots of the threads and learning lots too.]]> 1 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:39:27 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/ginger-beer-stalling.105556/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105556 invalid@example.com (Haze) Haze I've been playing with making my own ginger beer for a couple of months now and it's been very hit and miss.
The current brew I have on the go tastes good and for the First week after popping it in the fermenter it bubbled away nicely but at a SG1040 (start was 1050) it stalled.

I'm only making small amounts of between 7 & 10 litres until I get my recipe right.
This brew is 10 lt and had 3.5grams of SP04 yeast and .3 grams of yeast nutrient added at the beginning.
It also has 500mls of a...

Read more]]> 0 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:21:54 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/pay-what-you-want-melbourne-complete-setup-50l-kettle-grain-mill-temp-controller.105554/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105554 invalid@example.com (un3735928559) un3735928559 I'm planning to leave the country soon on an indefinite basis, so I'm trying to be brutal in cutting down the stuff I'll be storing. I'm also too worn out to do much faffing about and chill with just knowing things have gone to a good home (even though it's a bit financially irresponsible), so this may be someone's lucky day.


I'd prefer the simplicity of one person taking everything (and giving away anything they don't want), but feel free to request individual items. I'm in the Oakleigh...

Read more]]> 0 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:10:30 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/kegerator-4-for-free.105552/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105552 invalid@example.com (feralbass) feralbass Hi folks
I have a kegerator 4 which would be suitable for parts if anyone is interested
Door, inside and compressor are all good
No tap assembly or gas manifold
Free for someone to pick up at Werrington (western sydney)
Cheers John]]> 1 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:53:31 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/new-aio-grain-mill-for-double-batches.105549/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105549 invalid@example.com (H@wkeye!) H@wkeye! Howdy all

I've decided to replace my grain mill. While it still works - and my frankenstein modifications are effective, it keeps on getting stuck and is way too slow.

So I've been browsing and quite frankly can't find any AIO systems. Keg Land comes closest with the maltzilla, but even that requires several purchases. Any suggestions?

My grain bill is around 10-12kg so ideally need a big ass hopper (that was my main modification - extended the existing hopper with thin aluminum).

Cheers...

Read more]]> 11 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:35:06 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/adapter-from-us-to-australian-c02-cyclinder.105539/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105539 invalid@example.com (troelsh) troelsh I am using a Sodastream Adapter Hose which fits to an Australian standard 2.6Kg C02 cylinder. I also want to use this setup overseas in Cambodia.

On my current trip to Cambodia i have brought the hose with me to see if it will work here BUT the 2.6L C02 cylinders here have a slightly different thread on them and it will not screw on - it is pretty close and looks like it will go on but unfortunately the cylinder thread is not the same (a little larger?).

I am a complete newb but did some...

Read more]]> 9 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:40:54 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/hows-brewing-lately.105534/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105534 invalid@example.com (AHB_Admin) AHB_Admin Just like the caption on this forum, have you found your holy grail just yet? I'm sure there are some potentials though, let's see those recipes...]]> 30 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:10:47 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/ag-worth-it-or-not.105325/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105325 invalid@example.com (livo) livo Why did I restart HB (again)? Quite simply it was the cost. $60 for 30 cans of mid strength V $20 - $25 for 30 longnecks! (Just over 3 years ago now, I think.) I used to tell people it was less than $1 per bottle or $0.50 for a schooner.
What is it costing today? Not too different to be honest. Shopping around the LHBSs for Out-of-Date reduced-price cans and bulk buy discounts, tarting up WW Lager and doing bulk buys through Big W (when on Special) or 6 packs of Cooper's concentrates...

Read more]]> 103 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:59:23 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/keg-king-apollo-unitank-with-plunger-valve.105548/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105548 invalid@example.com (Kjokkakim) Kjokkakim I consider buying Keg King Apollo Unitank with Plunger Valve, to be able to dump trub, yeast and hops.

But haven't found much user experience with this solution.

The alternative is Kegland Fermzilla Tri Conical which have a butterfly valve, seems more common.

Does anyone have any experience with the Apollo Unitank and are able to provide their experience with the plunger valve?]]> 2 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:29:50 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/five-points-best-bitter.104531/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 104531 invalid@example.com (Half Pint) Half Pint I made a batch based on the recipe from Craft Beer Channel for Five Points Best Bitter.
Recipe from around 3 minutes
I’m very happy with this. I think it’s my favourite Bitter-style beer I’ve made for a few years. Beautiful sweet malt and the hops are a revelation.

My batch recipe:
88% Simpson’s Marris Otter
4% Simpson’s Medium Crystal
4% Gladfield’s Biscuit (sub for British Amber)
4% Gladfield’s Wheat Malt

Mash at 67°, 60 minutes

40g Scottsdale Fuggles (pellets) @60 min
30g @ 15...

Read more]]> 8 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:30:09 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/ongoing-butyric-acid-infection.105504/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105504 invalid@example.com (TheWiggman) TheWiggman For context I've been off brewing for a while because in part I got a spate of infections. I brew and keg my beer in the shed then move it to the keg fridge inside. On occasion (4 years ago?) I was getting many beers that would develop a plasticky flavour and the hops would be muted to almost non-existent. It then got to the point I couldn't brew a beer without that flavour so I gave up.

I got my mojo back. I checked my grain 2 weeks ago and it was too old, so I brewed a liquid malt batch...

Read more]]> 16 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:10 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/whitbread-goldings-variety-wgv-hops.105458/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105458 invalid@example.com (Sidney Harbour-Bridge) Sidney Harbour-Bridge I've just acquired Graham Wheelers book brew your own British real ale, many of the recipes specify WGV hops, which I cannot find for sale in Australia.

My questions are, does anyone know where I can buy them and is there a good substitute?]]> 11 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:47:27 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/jeep.105547/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105547 invalid@example.com (JEEP) JEEP Old new member several years bottling - new to kegging.]]> 4 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/costco-hard-lemon-squash-21-11-25.105520/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105520 invalid@example.com (TwoCrows) TwoCrows Costco Hard Lemon Squash

Brand Little Fat Lamb
10 x 375ml Cans 8%
$23.99]]> 2 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 20:20:49 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/gather-a-new-mobile-app.105546/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105546 invalid@example.com (AHB_Admin) AHB_Admin Years ago, we offered a dedicated mobile app for the forum, and many of you loved it. We chose to end support once it became clear that the company behind it was not handling user data in a way we could stand behind. Protecting this community and your privacy will always come first for us.

We have been looking for a better path forward ever since. Gather is the next step. It is a new app built specifically for forum communities with privacy and respect for user data at the center of...

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Who can remember these Polo shirts from some years back?


]]> 3 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:57:24 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/kegerator-and-kegking-30l-guten-brewing-system-for-sale.105545/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105545 invalid@example.com (chesl73) chesl73 Hi all
Giving up the homebrewing so have my entire setup for sale.
See pictures attached but includes:
-Kegland Kegerator series X with 2 tap setup ready to go (although can be changed to host 4 kegs)
- Kegland MKII temperature controller with 4mm probe
- 2 x Kegs
- 2 x 2.6Kg CO2 cylinders (one is empty, the other is pretty full)
- Gas regulator
Various other things including:
- Large fermentor
- Small fermentor
- hydrometer
- refractometer
- Kegland RAPT pill hydrometer/thermometer
- Hop...

Read more]]> 2 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:44:26 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/4th-ag-brew-problem.105330/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105330 invalid@example.com (AstroBrewer) AstroBrewer Hi to anyone with advise.
I'm currently fermenting my 4th AG brew in a classic plastic fermenter.

My OG was 1.051 and estimated FG of 1.010.
I'm on day 18 and the gravity is 1.014 which is the same as yesterday. My brewing app says 90% complete.

The sample is ever so slightly carbonated but there is no more action in the airlock and hasn't been for about a week.
It had about 4days lag and never really took off like my previous brews. I'm using 8g of US-05 in an 11 litre batch which...

Read more]]> 3 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:04:14 +0000 https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/sarsparilla.105544/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 105544 invalid@example.com (Hangover68) Hangover68 Kids got me a colony west sars kit for xmas, i think i will brew this as non alcoholic but does anyone have any tips for these or just use it as is ?]]> 0