smicko said.. I had similar issues Vanders. Do a starter with sugar dissolved in water, once that's cranking add a cup or so of sultanas to your fermenter for yeast nutrient then dump in the active starter. It can be hard to get ginger going due to its bug killing nature.
Thanks for the tip mate, will give that a go this afternoon. How much sugar did you add to get your ABV that high?
MickPC said... Just finished 2nd pint of Coopers Pale Ale (home brew) with; Amarillo Cascade & I forget the other hop...Hus-something I think Plus 300grams CSR Raw Sugar & malt
After 1/2 pint shiraz & glass champaign kanpai with the missus
Mick, How much does it work out per bottle ? Do you do it to save the coin or for the hobbie side of it ? Or both ?
He is drinking metho.....getting all fancy because that's what metho drinkers do
LOL metho would actually cost a lot more....Scotty it works out to about $20 a keg. Bottles are too much farking around, cleaning, filling & capping. They also take longer to gas up.
Ted the Kiwi said.. I have us the pleasure of tasting Mick's pale ale and can report that it's delicious. He has a great setup. Love a second fridge that looked like his one.
Mac - got ya will message Tom morning
Your too kind sir, I ended up watering the garden with that brew. Something was wrong with it imo
We missed ya Mick. Mac is in full holiday mode - until Monday. Great to see the Prez again. Top fella to have a beer and yarn with. Next Time - there will always be a next time
Gotta love The Duck King A new Chinese restaurant has just opened up down the road that is meant to be good & they do roast duck. Can't wait to try them, hopefully they are as good
Ted the Kiwi said... We missed ya Mick. Mac is in full holiday mode - until Monday. Great to see the Prez again. Top fella to have a beer and yarn with. Next Time - there will always be a next time
What sort of coin did he pay you to write that up.we are talking about mac arent we
Now I know how people probably feel when I post about being in Bali. All this talk about it lately when I have had a lot of work on has me feeling jelly too
Oh & sampling a new'ish beer. Looks kinda like Carlton mid...but its called "Hammer 'N' Tongs" & only costs $30 for 30 cans, albeit the dodgy 330ml size. Not a bad budget beer, goes down well after work. But I wouldn't buy it for a special occasion, unless I had a tight budget. Hits the spot, ok. Just prefer a more malty flavoured beer these days...I'd buy it again, great price with so many beers chasing a premium price these days. Definitely one of the better options in the under $35 range.
Ted the Kiwi said.. Having beers with Mac. This is the view
Geez Ted, I can't tell who is who? Didn't know you blokes were getting together for a gender re-assignment..... I'm guessing it's you on the left, because I don't think Mac would look good as a blonde, he's a little taller than you too right? How do you find it wearing a bikini now? Nice view of the beanbags and all, but perhaps put some clothes on for the next photo.....
Looks good Ted,I've got the Stubbie version What resort did you stay in at Mirissa mate,we're looking at a couple of them?.... I don't know how to cut & paste to firefox or chrome,not even sure if I've got it,not real good on a puter yet
A new Chinese restaurant has just opened up down the road that is meant to be good & they do roast duck. Can't wait to try them, hopefully they are as good 
