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Feb
07
Brew # 14 - Light American Lager

Brew # 14 - Light American Lager

Time to make another lager. This is an extract/adjunct only brew - no grains - for a Light American Lager.
6 min read
Jan
24
Brew # 13 - Australian Sparkling Ale

Brew # 13 - Australian Sparkling Ale

My first attempt at grain mashing, plus using liquid yeast for the first time. Let's hope this Australian Sparkling Ale is worth the effort.
9 min read
Jan
01
Brew # 12 - Homegrown Pale Ale Mk II

Brew # 12 - Homegrown Pale Ale Mk II

I've had a bit more practice now so it's time to attempt a steeping recipe again.
6 min read
Dec
09
Brew # 11 - Balter XPA Clone Mk III

Brew # 11 - Balter XPA Clone Mk III

I wasn't happy with Mk II, so I'm giving the Balter XPA clone one last go
4 min read
Nov
24
Brew # 10 - Balter XPA Clone Mk II

Brew # 10 - Balter XPA Clone Mk II

This was a cracking beer last time, so I'm trying again with extra dextrose for a bit more punch
4 min read
Oct
04
Brew # 9 - Morgan’s Balter XPA Clone

Brew # 9 - Morgan’s Balter XPA Clone

Another extract brew - this time, I'm following a Balter XPA clone recipe
4 min read
Sep
13
Brew # 8 - Extra Body Amber Ale

Brew # 8 - Extra Body Amber Ale

Repeating my amber ale, but adding dry malt extract for more body
2 min read
Aug
08
Brew # 7 - German Lager

Brew # 7 - German Lager

Attempting my first lager.
5 min read
Jul
20
Keezer build

Keezer build

I bought a second-hand chest freezer from Gumtree to create a "keezer" (keg freezer).
3 min read
Jul
17
Brew # 6 - Homemade Pale Ale Take 2

Brew # 6 - Homemade Pale Ale Take 2

Re-take of the homemade Pale Ale, this time with new induction cooktop, steeping grains, and Fermentasaurus.
4 min read