Brewers ?

[Mk3 AAA]

I just bought one of those $85 Coopers start up home brew kits. Intend to do something a bit more involved in the future, but trying to focus on uni and not fridge temperatures and gas levels.

Thought it would be a good starting point though.

Since talking to mates it seems there are a lot of brewers out there. There's been a thread on it in the past but it wasn't reviveworthy.

So...who are the brewers, and what advice/experience are you willing to share?

[gecko2k]

I've done about 5 brews till now, but I am selling my gear atm because we are moving by the end of the year. It would be interesting to now if there are more homebrewers out there....?!

[Cookie28]

My step dad was a brewer in uni and my sisters soon to be brother in law is also a brewer

[drewr]

Im very keen to start brewing my own beer! Has anyone got any links they've used when going through the process? Any decent/cost effective places (online) you've dealt with?

[Mk3 AAA]

Im very keen to start brewing my own beer! Has anyone got any links they've used when going through the process? Any decent/cost effective places (online) you've dealt with?

Coopers start up kit from Big W, $85

[Tim]

My gf had a crack at brewing beer. It was interesting but I decided I enjoy drinking beer more than I enjoy bottling it.

[valgamesh]

My gf had a crack at brewing beer. It was interesting but I decided I enjoy drinking beer more than I enjoy bottling it.

True that, did it a few years ago, long necks rather then stubbies to "save" time, 33-34 bottles a batch and did about 8 batches, is fun but very easy to lose interest, plus the whole 3 month waiting after its bottled is annoying.

[madglf3]

My dad and I used to brew beer, it was a good bonding activity more than anything though as I don't drink and have never tasted it. I could imagine that it'd be frustrating waiting for the beer to be ready though. Dads also made stinging-nettle beer and mum makes Ginger beer, both of which have exploded numerous times due mostly to incompetence.

[Mk3 AAA]

My dad and I used to brew beer, it was a good bonding activity more than anything though as I don't drink and have never tasted it. I could imagine that it'd be frustrating waiting for the beer to be ready though. Dads also made stinging-nettle beer and mum makes Ginger beer, both of which have exploded numerous times due mostly to incompetence.

Classic.

Well I have my first batch on, she's all rugged up with a hot water bottle to keep it in that prime temp' range. Any dubbers in the West (Brissie) that want a sample are welcome to have a try.

[Mi16 Man]

Guys,

I HIGHLY recommend U BREW IT locations around Australia.

Welcome to U-Brew It

Just awaiting my batch of "Little Creatures" equivalent to be finished - am there on Saturday to can actually. 50L of Beer for ~$160 = 100x 500ml cans.

Over 150 beer types (and ciders) for you to choose from. All you have to do is throw the ingredients together in a big kettle and walk away. Come back 2 to 3 weeks later and simply put in cans or (byo) bottles.

Cheers
Stu