Dustin Frothman Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wazza_wantsbeer said: Hahahaha. Thanks @Dustin Frothman. Couldn't help myself after seeing you post all that beer/kegerator porn 😍 You did well to get one. Their stock is hot property at the moment. Your Summer just got even better. 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 @Wazza_wantsbeer If you're going to keep it on the balcony perhaps look into getting one of these when you can:https://www.kegland.com.au/series-4-kegerator-cover-water-resistant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, Dustin Frothman said: @Wazza_wantsbeer If you're going to keep it on the balcony perhaps look into getting one of these when you can:https://www.kegland.com.au/series-4-kegerator-cover-water-resistant.html Yes was looking at just that. The balcony is well protected Nd recessed from direct sunlight and rain but still on humid days like today and don't want anything to hurt my baby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Damn you @Dustin Frothman & @Wazza_wantsbeer. Those Kegerator's look so good. Did you buy direct from Kegland? Is it to late to put one on Santa's list? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Robert Pretty said: Those Kegerator's look so good. Did you buy direct from Kegland? Is it to late to put one on Santa's list? Yes I bought direct. Never too late for the list. Probably too late for delivery however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Robert Pretty said: Damn you @Dustin Frothman & @Wazza_wantsbeer. Those Kegerator's look so good. Did you buy direct from Kegland? Is it to late to put one on Santa's list? And I got my thru a local Sydney reseller, 41 Pints of Beer (https://www.41pintsofbeer.com.au/) And no, I don't think they are sold out yet so get in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 The Hazy with 25g of Athanum and Strata, at 7 weeks. Pouring well, not as fruity as the original. Still good on a hot day. Next time back to the original recipe, using 50g of hops instead of 25g. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 19 hours ago, Robert Pretty said: The Hazy with 25g of Athanum and Strata, at 7 weeks. Pouring well, not as fruity as the original. Still good on a hot day. Next time back to the original recipe, using 50g of hops instead of 25g. @Robert Pretty that is a damn fine looking beer and I'm sure it tastes great, but... That view, I mean holy shite, is that the view from your home? If so, then I tip my hat to you and can only say I envy you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Just poured myself another draw of my DDH Hazy IPA from the kegerator and this is seriously a beer that just keeps on getting better. As a long time craft beer wanker whose preferences lean towards the Hazys and NEIPAs, (plus punchy West Coast IPAs) this is as good as any craft beet I've had and it's still just a touch under 5 weeks post fermentation. Is this prime drinking time? If so, I cannot commit to having anything left in my 5l keg by Xmas evening. Can I ask a stupid question? I've still got 5x 750ml bottles of this. Can I pour those bottles into the keg? I'm thinking I would then purge with CO2 but...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Wazza_wantsbeer said: Just poured myself another draw of my DDH Hazy IPA from the kegerator and this is seriously a beer that just keeps on getting better. As a long time craft beer wanker whose preferences lean towards the Hazys and NEIPAs, (plus punchy West Coast IPAs) this is as good as any craft beet I've had and it's still just a touch under 5 weeks post fermentation. Is this prime drinking time? If so, I cannot commit to having anything left in my 5l keg by Xmas evening. Can I ask a stupid question? I've still got 5x 750ml bottles of this. Can I pour those bottles into the keg? I'm thinking I would then purge with CO2 but...??? I wouldn't pour bottles into a keg. They'll be great straight for the tallie. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hambone said: I wouldn't pour bottles into a keg. They'll be great straight for the tallie. Cheers Fully agree, would not be a good move. Chilled bottles would be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Fully agree, would not be a good move. Chilled bottles would be fine. So if I chill all the bottles, I can fill the keg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, Wazza_wantsbeer said: So if I chill all the bottles, I can fill the keg? No he means just chill the bottles and pour from them. Drink the bottle don't dispense into the keg. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Hazy IPA in the droid tonight per recipe except for hops. Will be dry hopping on day 4 30g each of Idaho 7 and Sequoia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Hazy IPA in the droid tonight per recipe except for hops. Will be dry hopping on day 4 30g each of Idaho 7 and Sequoia. Obtained 250g of the Sequoia hops, strong flavour profile and apparently very suitable for Hazy IPA’s ”The Sequoia™ Hop Blend has pronounced tropical fruit (mango, pineapple) with citrus and pine. Its sensory profile is a mix of tropical fruit and classic West Coast hop character. Brewing Application Sequoia™ is designed as a late kettle or dry hop for classic West Coast-inspired IPAs showcasing notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine. It’s strong tropical fruit expression also makes it well-suited to hazy or juicy IPA, as well as other hop-forward styles Flavor Profile: Tropical, Pineapple, Mango, Pine Beer Style Recommendations: Hazy IPA, IPAs, Pale Ale, Session IPA” Looking forward to the combination. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Wazza_wantsbeer said: If so, I cannot commit to having anything left in my 5l keg by Xmas evening. 2nd Droid by March '22. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Obtained 250g of the Sequoia hops, strong flavour profile and apparently very suitable for Hazy IPA’s ”The Sequoia™ Hop Blend has pronounced tropical fruit (mango, pineapple) with citrus and pine. Its sensory profile is a mix of tropical fruit and classic West Coast hop character. Brewing Application Sequoia™ is designed as a late kettle or dry hop for classic West Coast-inspired IPAs showcasing notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine. It’s strong tropical fruit expression also makes it well-suited to hazy or juicy IPA, as well as other hop-forward styles Flavor Profile: Tropical, Pineapple, Mango, Pine Beer Style Recommendations: Hazy IPA, IPAs, Pale Ale, Session IPA” Looking forward to the combination. Sounds perfect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Dustin Frothman said: And I have 140 litres of my own beer at home. 😢 Well I’m available to help out. Will even pick the kegs up from you. 😋😋🥰😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Well I’m available to help out. Will even pick the kegs up from you. 😋😋🥰😀 Haha I overshared with that post hence the edit. I didn’t think wearing everyone else out was fair. The hotel has a decent range of beer including XPA. Win. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Dustin Frothman said: Haha I overshared with that post hence the edit. I didn’t think wearing everyone else out was fair. The hotel has a decent range of beer including XPA. Win. West End Draught on the end, it doesn’t belong there🙄. (Ps you didn’t have to edit, the “wandering brewer” is ok ✈️🛫🛬🛸🚀🛩🚁🛥⛵️🛶🚢) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) On 22/12/2021 at 4:37 PM, Wazza_wantsbeer said: @Robert Pretty that is a damn fine looking beer and I'm sure it tastes great, but... That view, I mean holy shite, is that the view from your home? If so, then I tip my hat to you and can only say I envy you! @Wazza_wantsbeer, sure is one of the views from my place in the Hunter Valley. Edited December 23, 2021 by Robert Pretty 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: West End Draught on the end, it doesn’t belong there🙄. (Ps you didn’t have to edit, the “wandering brewer” is ok ✈️🛫🛬🛸🚀🛩🚁🛥⛵️🛶🚢) Well if it counts I just had another XPA at the Coopers bar here at Adelaide airport, however I took my coffee in there too and went straight from first coffee of the day (at 11:30am mind you!!!) onto a pint and chips. Gotta love Christmas in my line of work. 😶 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 A quick update on my 3B DDH NZ Hazy IPA for my brothers Birthday. Finally, and I mean finally, got the dry hop notification yesterday early evening. This is the longest I've had to wait for any brew thus far, 11 days. Which is strange as the Verdant IPA yeast started early and vigorously so I'm kinda scratching my head in surprise. Been looking thru through portal for the past five days and seeing very little if any activity, no bubbles, just some floaties. But the Droid didn't think it was time for the dry hops. Anyway, went with the plan as detailed previously: Carefully removed hop bag with first addition of hops as they've been in there 10 days and I'm concerned about hop burn. For the 2nd addition I added 10g of Wai-iti, Riwaka and Moutere and 15g of Citra. For those keeping track, that's a total of 90 grams of hops over the two hop additions. Another thing I noticed, I had my brew temp set for 21C but as soon as the Droid hit Dry Hop it dropped it to 16C. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Will be very curious on your results mate. 90g total hops should be mint … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) An update on the DDH NZ Hazy IPA for my brothers Birthday. 18 days end of fermentation. Great flavour but poor head, love what those 3 hops have inparted to the beer. But, and isnt there always a "but"... disappointing carbonation, probably which is impacting the head which was poor as well. It pours well out of the tap so I know it has CO2 in the keg but doesn't seem to have absorbed much. This is my 4l iKegger keg, would that have something to do with the carbonation issue? Edited January 21, 2022 by Wazza_wantsbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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