Otto Von Blotto Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, BlackSands said: Snap! Down to the last few bottles of my Mosaic Amber/Red ... and likewise - weather is bleak here today too. But I'm guessing it's far more miserable than it is there! It's been raining all week, the only difference might be that it's probably warmer here but there's been that much of it this year only the weirdos who actually like this crap aren't sick to death of it. It's also highly unusual at this time of year, normally it's clear and sunny most days. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Otto Von Blotto said: It's been raining all week, the only difference might be that it's probably warmer here but there's been that much of it this year only the weirdos who actually like this crap aren't sick to death of it. It's also highly unusual at this time of year, normally it's clear and sunny most days. What you're describing is my norm for 6 - 7 months of the year... most days from May have showers or rain and of couse much colder than QL. My daughter wants to head over from Brissy for a vist now that the NZ borders are finally open but she's really worried that now she's fully acclimatised to Q'land weather that she might actually die from the cold while over here! Gonna throw down a stout to help warm her up while she's here - was way back in March 2019 when I visited her there Edited May 14, 2022 by BlackSands 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, BlackSands said: was way back in March 2019 when I visited her there Time get's away and family's get missed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, BlackSands said: Gonna throw down a stout to help warm her up while she's here - What a dad. Good on you Blacksands 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Brown ale. Chinook and Cascade. Pretty stoked with this one. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Otto Von Blotto said: It's been raining all week, the only difference might be that it's probably warmer here but there's been that much of it this year only the weirdos who actually like this crap aren't sick to death of it. It's also highly unusual at this time of year, normally it's clear and sunny most days. Yeah same here for me in Northern NSW. We have not had big rainfall totals but it does rain everyday and I am totally over it. My front lawn is now just a swamp actually, the postmen keep getting bogged on their motorcycles getting to the letterbox. I also now have a semi-permanent stream flowing over the driveway as the ground is just so saturated that it will not absorb a drop of water. This has been going on since the floods of March. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, BlackSands said: What you're describing is my norm for 6 - 7 months of the year 2200 mm a year like at mine? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 40 minutes ago, interceptor said: 2200 mm a year like at mine? Do you live under a waterfall?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 hours ago, BlackSands said: What you're describing is my norm for 6 - 7 months of the year... most days from May have showers or rain and of couse much colder than QL. My daughter wants to head over from Brissy for a vist now that the NZ borders are finally open but she's really worried that now she's fully acclimatised to Q'land weather that she might actually die from the cold while over here! Gonna throw down a stout to help warm her up while she's here - was way back in March 2019 when I visited her there Yeah I couldn't live in that. Bad enough being cold but miserable rainy crap half the year on top, no thanks. We had one of these unusually wet winters a few years ago as well although the amount of rain was nothing like this year, mostly it was drizzle. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Sorry to p*ss on your barbies fellas but we’re coming into summer here. Having said that, last year May was a blinder but the summer was a washout. Nearly ruined the local wine with all the mildew. Coopers Sparkling BIAB from a recipe on this site. Bloody marvellous! Bottled them in longnecks, next one will be kegged 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 First taste of My Cooper's Dark Ale Pale Ale Can with Dark dry Malt It's good but I think it needs a bit longer, only three weeks in the bottle. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, DavidM said: First taste of My Cooper's Dark Ale Pale Ale Can with Dark dry Malt It's good but I think it needs a bit longer, only three weeks in the bottle. interesting with the light shining on the glass bottom it looks red for the 1st inch lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Falling Brick Lager: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, ozdevil said: interesting with the light shining on the glass bottom it looks red for the 1st inch lol Yes, too cold and Windy to head outside tonight, didn't notice till I posted, no matter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Just now, Itinerant Peasant said: Falling Brick Lager: Fabulous looking beer. What can anyone say about the View! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Just now, DavidM said: What can anyone say about the View! Probs that just like the rest of us it is pretty blaaardy moist down here too... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Took a few shots and was a bit troublesome selecting which pic to go with.... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Pale Ale, not my best but very drinkable 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 On 5/14/2022 at 2:43 PM, Classic Brewing Co said: Second tasting from the keg, still youngish but pouring a lot better, I reckon it needs to carb up a bit more, this is day 8 so I can't expect too much. @Classic Brewing Co for what it is worth I just tend to fast carb rather than buggerising around slow carbing. I find that 40psi for 18-24 hours gives me the carbonation level that I like. All over and done with in a day. Unless you are ageing a beer in the keg I do not see any point in the slow approach really. Even if you are ageing in the keg just fast carbing it still works well. I have slow carbed and I am usually unimpressed with the carbonation level after having the keg on serving pressure for a week or so. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Itinerant Peasant said: Took a few shots and was a bit troublesome selecting which pic to go with.... What is this one @Itinerant Peasant? You said Falling Brick Lager so I guess that there is a story behind it. Very, very pale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, kmar92 said: @Classic Brewing Co for what it is worth I just tend to fast carb rather than buggerising around slow carbing. I find that 40psi for 18-24 hours gives me the carbonation level that I like. All over and done with in a day. Unless you are ageing a beer in the keg I do not see any point in the slow approach really. Even if you are ageing in the keg just fast carbing it still works well. I have slow carbed and I am usually unimpressed with the carbonation level after having the keg on serving pressure for a week or so. OK I am in complete agreeance as when it is first poured you get a lovely head but it doesn't last throughout the drink, so if I whack it up for a day as you say I am assuming that will make a difference. There is a fat chance of this ageing as I & my neighbours will knock this off before it get's a chance, I am hanging out for more tap holes & kegs so I guess I will do that. Thanks. Cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 As you have been slow carbing it for some time it is perhaps better that you stick with that method on this keg. It will get there eventually but it takes time. What pressure have you got your regulator set at? If you were to try fast carbing at this stage I think that you will end up over carbonating the keg, with resultant ice cream heads, etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, kmar92 said: As you have been slow carbing it for some time it is perhaps better that you stick with that method on this keg. It will get there eventually but it takes time. What pressure have you got your regulator set at? If you were to try fast carbing at this stage I think that you will end up over carbonating the keg, with resultant ice cream heads, etc. It's on 10, has been for 8 days, so I can leave it as is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Maybe try bumping it up to 12 psi, it all depends on what you like as far as carbonation. I actually have a stout in a keg that I am slow carbonating at present, but being a stout some time just sitting around will probably help it. It has been on 12 psi for 8 days and I know if I sample it I will be underwhelmed with the carbonation level. Edited May 15, 2022 by kmar92 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 hours ago, ozdevil said: interesting with the light shining on the glass bottom it looks red for the 1st inch lol That's pretty normal with dark beers in my experience. I managed to get a powerful torch to shine through a porter or stout I'd brewed a while back and it had a burgundy tinge to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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