Darran Haynes Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi all, have been curious about DIY home brewing for a while and after considering the Cooper's kit but having concerns about maintaining fermenting temperature; I went all out and bought a Beerdroid from Harvey Norman. Just wondering - was there meant to be an American Pale Ale pack included with the purchase? I only ask because for some reason I thought it came with APA but there was nothing in the box other than the unit itself. Glad I bought their APA pack separately so I've got a brewprint to try but just wanted to see if anyone else got an APA brewprint included with their purchase. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 34 minutes ago, Darran Haynes said: Hi all, have been curious about DIY home brewing for a while and after considering the Cooper's kit but having concerns about maintaining fermenting temperature; I went all out and bought a Beerdroid from Harvey Norman. Just wondering - was there meant to be an American Pale Ale pack included with the purchase? I only ask because for some reason I thought it came with APA but there was nothing in the box other than the unit itself. Glad I bought their APA pack separately so I've got a brewprint to try but just wanted to see if anyone else got an APA brewprint included with their purchase. Cheers. I didn’t get my units through Harvey Norman but agree to my knowledge it should come with the American Pale Ale. Check on the internet however I’d go back and claim one. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Looking at the internet it would seem the inclusion of the American Pale Ale has been dropped?? Wonder if this is because BrewArt are out of stock? I’d ask them anyway. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi mate, yes that seems to be the case. Had it confirmed by the man himself (Liam) that the unit does not come with any Brewprints. The APA inclusion may have been a promotion or a prior offering but is not the case at the moment. (Side note - good deal at brewart.com at the moment; three free brewprints with a new unit. If only I wasn't so impatient and wanting it NOW lol). I also should have considered the fact that my brewprint has been shelf worn for years; brew is on day 3 but concerned about how well the Yeast will react given the age... I'll find out soon enough I guess. Got some Russian Imperial stout and some other ingredients on the way to play with at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 If the brew has been going for 3 days and the droid hasn’t reported that fermentation has commenced then it may not be active. You did sprinkle it first before the other ingredients? If so I’d slowly remove the lid so as not to create an air flow and check to see if there is any fermentation activity- bubbles, condensation on the lid, krausen on top and/or ring around the inside. If no activity then consider fresh yeast. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Bit of a bugger. Darran, did you get the Flo as well as the beer droid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Mark - Glad to report that the app said Fermentation was detected when it did a check last night (took about an hr or so 'testing')! Rob - no didn't go the Flo; intending on bottling. Have got a bottling kit from Brewart on the way and have also ordered some glass 750ml bottles with swing tops (like the Grolsch bottles) from Kitchen Warehouse. Hoping they'll do the trick! Edited November 12, 2019 by Darran Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Seems all is good Darran. Bottling is a good start. Make sure you sanitise not only the bottle but the lid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Was planning to pick up some Star San sanitiser (seems to have a good reputation) and use with a spray bottle. Ordered through Brewmart.com.au (by 'planning' to pick up; ordered it to collect from store - just waiting for the word!) Edited November 12, 2019 by Darran Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Darran Haynes said: Was planning to pick up some Star San sanitiser (seems to have a good reputation) and use with a spray bottle. Ordered through Brewmart.com.au (by 'planning' to pick up; ordered it to collect from store - just waiting for the word!) Starsan is excellent and can be reused. Remember it is a sanitiser not a cleaner. Makes sanitising the droid easy, also for the tap, plug and lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Also when at the shop think about one of theses, great to sanitise your bottles. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293042752265 Note, if you rinse and drain your bottles straight after use (not let the internals dry and stick) then you can get away with just sanitising for your next brew. (did that for years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Barrelboy said: Also when at the shop think about one of theses, great to sanitise your bottles. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293042752265 Note, if you rinse and drain your bottles straight after use (not let the internals dry and stick) then you can get away with just sanitising for your next brew. (did that for years). Cheers mate - was planning on just using a spray bottle and firing a couple shots into each one but this looks like a decent tool 👌 Stupid question but does anyone rinse post sanitising? If not, wouldn't we be ingesting this stuff over time? Apologies in advance for being such a newbie! Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Barrelboy said: Starsan is excellent and can be reused. Remember it is a sanitiser not a cleaner. Makes sanitising the droid easy, also for the tap, plug and lid. Yep sounds good. Also saw your post about using the mini sprayer / Karcher thing so might pick one of those up too 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, Darran Haynes said: Cheers mate - was planning on just using a spray bottle and firing a couple shots into each one but this looks like a decent tool 👌 Stupid question but does anyone rinse post sanitising? If not, wouldn't we be ingesting this stuff over time? Apologies in advance for being such a newbie! Daz No don’t rinse after sanitising, it would then mean the sanitisation is only as good as what you rinsed with. (Starsan leaves no taste, doesn’t effect your beer.) no apologies required, we were all newbies at some stage, we are all here to help each other, so always ask away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just ordered one of those bottle sanitising bad boys 😎 cheers for the link 👍 Question - do you use the bottle tree as well? (Will cost me another $40 or so delivered) or do you use another method to dry the bottles post sanitising? Cheers for all your help and guidance Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Darran Haynes said: Just ordered one of those bottle sanitising bad boys 😎 cheers for the link 👍 Question - do you use the bottle tree as well? (Will cost me another $40 or so delivered) or do you use another method to dry the bottles post sanitising? Cheers for all your help and guidance Daz You can use the tree (costly) or use a suitable wire basket as shown below or put fresh newspaper in a milk crate and invert the bottles. The Coopers PET bottles and swing top bottles will fit. Hi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 14/11/2019 at 6:17 AM, Barrelboy said: You can use the tree (costly) or use a suitable wire basket as shown below or put fresh newspaper in a milk crate and invert the bottles. The Coopers PET bottles and swing top bottles will fit. Hi Do you bottle cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Yes, crown seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 6:50 PM, Darran Haynes said: Hi mate, yes that seems to be the case. Had it confirmed by the man himself (Liam) that the unit does not come with any Brewprints. The APA inclusion may have been a promotion or a prior offering but is not the case at the moment. (Side note - good deal at brewart.com at the moment; three free brewprints with a new unit. If only I wasn't so impatient and wanting it NOW lol). I also should have considered the fact that my brewprint has been shelf worn for years; brew is on day 3 but concerned about how well the Yeast will react given the age... I'll find out soon enough I guess. Got some Russian Imperial stout and some other ingredients on the way to play with at least. Nice mate . I have a Russian Imperial stout to play with as well . What do you have planned ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Haynes Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Definitely thinking it will be in my next 1-2 brews! I've also got the Pineapple Crush IPA which I'm keen to have a crack at... choices choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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