some very upsetting news

[Waldo]

Yep, the Holden Torana XU1 was a really crap tool

G'day Iain,

Yep, it sure was. The GTO was much better.

[Shedgirl]

We related perchance?

Hmm, Shedhand, we could be related. after all, my folks live in Tassie, too, and isn't everyone related there?????

[Iain]

Hmm, Shedhand, we could be related. after all, my folks live in Tassie, too, and isn't everyone related there?????

They don't have a family tree, it's a Wisteria(sp)

[Shedgirl]

Today I happened upon some Malt Shovel Brewery homebrew kit thingies in Big W, reduced from nearly $60 to $29, just because the boxes were dented.
So the first batch of Stout is in action (it's good for you, you know).

[Iain]

Try using DME or a mixture of LME and DME instead of dextrose, about 1.5kg, gives a much better result, and better head retention.

[Shedgirl]

Try using DME or a mixture of LME and DME instead of dextrose, about 1.5kg, gives a much better result, and better head retention.

When you say "better head retention", do you mean it's less likely to blow your skull off than Shedhand's Rhubarb Wine??? Oh, you refer to the Fluffyness (technical term).

[masoth]

Well, I've been into homebrewing for over four years and have just finished a 'brew room' inside my playroom (actually my workshop) to reduce the wood dust contaminating the beer and and to house a new spirits distillery.
The strongest beer made was 9.4%:eek: - the distilation will produce 100% alcohol which will be cut with water and syrups of choice. All time consuming but the savings are immense.

soth

[Iain]

Oh, you refer to the Fluffyness (technical term).

Never heard it called that , but yes.

All time consuming but the savings are immense.

soth

Not to mention the quality compared to the megaswill, it is a worry when the major brews have a use by date while yours continues to improve over a period of a year or so, if it ever makes it that far.
I have a dark ale that is about 8 months old and has now developed a deep burgundy hue, crystal clear, beautiful soft texture and a spicy finish as a result of using Tatsing hops instead of my usual Fuggles.

[Auld Bassoon]

. My mate smelled funny and looked horrified. Will never forget and will never drink the stuff again. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Probably poohed his pants - and you wonder why he was looking worried?