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All Discussions - Homebrew Korea http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussions/feed.rss Mon, 20 May 13 10:05:36 -0600 All Discussions - Homebrew Korea en-CA Buying bottles for homebrewing http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1430/buying-bottles-for-homebrewing Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:38:15 -0700 Athanassiou 1430@/forum/discussions ]]> Binggrae Milk Refrigerator Kegerator http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/829/binggrae-milk-refrigerator-kegerator Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:37:04 -0600 Aaron 829@/forum/discussions

]]> Where can I get Belgian Candi Sugar? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1486/where-can-i-get-belgian-candi-sugar Sun, 19 May 2013 05:44:09 -0600 Mangy17 1486@/forum/discussions

For the record I'm non-APO.

Cheers.

]]> Hopville IDs? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1410/hopville-ids Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:28:10 -0700 hiddenfishKim 1410@/forum/discussions
I think some of us are using Hopville to manage our recipes, and I'd be interested in peeking into your recipe books. In exchange, I offer ours:

http://hopville.com/brewer/hiddenfish

Show me yours? ;)]]> Grain Orders- Going to 4 times a year http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1483/grain-orders-going-to-4-times-a-year Fri, 10 May 2013 02:25:36 -0600 hiddenfishKim 1483@/forum/discussions

So it seems like we brew a lot. Enough to buy out every bag of spare grain the distributor has in stock. Every. Single. Bag.

I'm hoping there's a new shipment in May, and I'll let you know as soon as I do.

I'm also hoping to start ordering ahead for the brewers (4 months ahead) so that we are getting actual shipments for us and not living off the leftovers.

I'm going to look at the orders for the last several months and see what our order history has been like. I think about half the orders for Munich and Pilsner were stand-ins for Pale Ale, so I'll look at that, along with the earlier survey of how many bags you guys go through in a year.

So keep your eyes peeled for updates on the buys and we'll be back in grain as soon as I can get us there.

Cheers!

Kim

]]> Belgians in your area http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1485/belgians-in-your-area Tue, 14 May 2013 11:14:20 -0600 Oats 1485@/forum/discussions
Whats new at your bottle bar and what are your thoughts on them?
]]> Brewing a Pliny the Elder clone, any tips? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1484/brewing-a-pliny-the-elder-clone-any-tips Mon, 13 May 2013 03:27:00 -0600 brewtangclan 1484@/forum/discussions Hops, Grain, Yeasts. Who is the best company to import from? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1478/hops-grain-yeasts-who-is-the-best-company-to-import-from Mon, 06 May 2013 20:50:00 -0600 brewtangclan 1478@/forum/discussions Also equipment such as a brew kettle a mash tun and a kegerator. I have a connection already for as many kegs as i need and CO2.]]> Complete beginner - first attempt question http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1447/complete-beginner-first-attempt-question Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:55:47 -0600 glb0b 1447@/forum/discussions
I have all my equipment ready and am going to try my first attempt with a kit. The kit is Morgan's Iron Bark dark ale (I like dark beer much better than lager). The kit says I should add 1kg of dextrose before adding the yeast.

Can I get dextrose in Korea? If not, is it ok to use regular sugar? Does it matter if the sugar is white or brown? If I use sugar, do I use the same amount as I would for dextrose.

Thanks for your help.
]]> Hops online http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1479/hops-online Mon, 06 May 2013 20:52:41 -0600 kpd85 1479@/forum/discussions ]]> I have an apple (organic) farmer. http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1320/i-have-an-apple-organic-farmer- Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:42:57 -0600 hiddenfishKim 1320@/forum/discussions
Also, he juices in October. That might also be an option.

His biggest problem is manpower. The fallen apples were left in the orchard for lack of someone to pick them up. Likewise, he waits until October to juice due to lack of people around to work.

So, of course, I'm thinking, brewers want apples/juice. Brewers are manpower. Let's make this happen. That's where the negotiations are at the moment. There will be a box of apples sent to the negotiating friend tomorrow we will evaluate for size and determine a price.

If you're interested in going in on a bulk buy of fruit or apples, I need to know ASAP so we can work on negotiating. I need to know how many kilos of apples you might want to buy or if we go juice (if we can; I'm not sure yet), how many 20/25L units you might want (assuming we can get that much).

I also need to know if you're willing to travel to Jeollanamdo to a) do work and b) bring a sanitized container to carry juice back to your brewing site.

If anyone has organized a group buy of this nature before and knows what I'm leaving out, please let me know.

Cheers

Kim]]> Easy stove-top BIAB (Brew In A Bag) http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1374/easy-stove-top-biab-brew-in-a-bag Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:06:45 -0700 hiddenfishKim 1374@/forum/discussions
I picked up one of these lingerie bags at Daiso this week for 2,000. It's the biggest one they stock and the finest mesh. I bought it for some 3-gallon brew in a bag experiments that Audrey wants to run away from the primary brewhouse. I was ever-so-pleased to find that it fits *perfectly* in the 10-gallon stainless steel pot we got from the restaurant supply store (circumference 45.75 inches or 116.2cm; outside diameter roughly 14.5 inches or 40 cm). The bag measures 68x59cm.

Here are some photos for more information.

]]> Rice Hulls available http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1482/rice-hulls-available Fri, 10 May 2013 02:21:46 -0600 hiddenfishKim 1482@/forum/discussions

I'd like to prioritize this for people who bought rye in the group buy or recently purchased wheat. Apparently rye is causing some stuck sparges, and the rice hulls might help.

I'll be posting about grain separately.

]]> Shipping full kegs via Taekbae? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1451/shipping-full-kegs-via-taekbae Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:40:57 -0600 hiddenfishKim 1451@/forum/discussions
I know empty kegs will go, and they have a little pressure on them, but I haven't seen anything about full kegs. Cheers!
]]> Homebrewers in Busan http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1465/homebrewers-in-busan Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:27:45 -0600 BeerWood 1465@/forum/discussions

Is anyone brewing in or near Busan? I'm looking to get started here in Korea and would value some camaraderie.

Cheers

]]> WTB: Refractometer. Suggestions? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1476/wtb-refractometer-suggestions Sat, 04 May 2013 00:25:24 -0600 Mangy17 1476@/forum/discussions Help Wanted at Jarasum Festival http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1481/help-wanted-at-jarasum-festival Thu, 09 May 2013 05:54:13 -0600 Rob 1481@/forum/discussions
Craftworks Brewing is looking for some people to help out and pour beers at the Jarasum Festival next weekend.

See details below:

Next weekend is the Jarasum Rhythm & BBQ Festival (5.17~18) out near Gapyeong. Craftworks Brewing will be serving beers both days and is looking for some responsible people to help pour pints.

Around eight people are needed to help out. People can help Friday, or Saturday, or both days. Transportation out to the venue and meals will be covered as well as 10 free beer tickets. If you want to help both days, a motel room will be provided for you near the site.

It should be a fun couple of days! While helpers aren't pouring beers, they can walk around the venue and enjoy the music. If you are interested and can definitely commit to helping out, please email craftworks.brewing@gmail.com.

Cheers!
Rob]]> Kombucha mother/scoby in Seoul or Incheon area? http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1254/kombucha-motherscoby-in-seoul-or-incheon-area Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:27:45 -0600 moldprince 1254@/forum/discussions
I'm looking to get back into kombucha brewing, and I'm kicking myself for not bringing one of my old mothers from back home with me.

Does anyone have a scoby they could spare, or know where else I should look? I'd happily travel further for a mother, but I was hoping to find one near me.

Much obliged!]]> Randon Bits ready to trade at the Spring Beer Festival. http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1475/randon-bits-ready-to-trade-at-the-spring-beer-festival- Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:12 -0600 DRynchi 1475@/forum/discussions
Its late notice I know.

Ive got some bits and bobs of ingredients and equipment that I dont use and would be willing to trade for other stuff such as DME/ LME, PBW, hops or any thing. Ill be at the Spring Fest where we can trade.

Let me know asap before i get on the bus tomorrow. Please only respond if your sure you want it as it will be binned otherwise.

Best to txt me on 010-9742-1984

Some Lager yeast, SAF 2 x May 2013 11.5gram
Muntons gold Yeast, 2 x 6 gram June 2013
23L Bucket fermentor with lid
1Kg of Munich Malt, I dont think this fits into my steeping routine, bought in march and vacuum bagged at home.
Fermometer stick on strips in oF
A few ounces of Hallertau Alpha 1.5% (bagged loosely) pellets
A few ounces of Goldings Styrian 3.5% (bagged loosely) pellets
]]> All grain kit, probably for sale in April http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1132/all-grain-kit-probably-for-sale-in-april Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:07:29 -0700 Gwangj-brew 1132@/forum/discussions

It's basically the kit Eric sold on here a few months back plus a 3kw heat stick, some pots good for partial boils, another plastic bucket, 2 kimchi fermenters a whole load of hops, a capper and lots of bottles and various other bits and pieces. I'll post a full description and pictures nearer the time.]]> Free: Wyeast 3711 French Saison and WYeast 3724 Belgian Saison http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1241/free-wyeast-3711-french-saison-and-wyeast-3724-belgian-saison Sun, 13 May 2012 22:25:29 -0600 Kunkemonster 1241@/forum/discussions I have small mason jars of fresh 1st generation yeast collected from my petite saisons, one of each. I will be out of town in about a week, so hopefully someone can grab them quickly. PM me if you are interested and we can coordinate a time.

GONE!

Bump, I have a small mason jar of freshly harvested WYeast 3724 Belgian Saison from a petite Saison I just made. ]]> Travel Kegs http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1436/travel-kegs Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:55:42 -0700 DRynchi 1436@/forum/discussions
If so or you know of how to locate smaller kegs, including more compact co2 arrangments please let me know.

Dave
]]> Back to Basics - Cleaning and Sanitizing http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1459/back-to-basics-cleaning-and-sanitizing Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:54:10 -0600 Mangy17 1459@/forum/discussions

Thanks so much.

I usually clean and scrub with liquid baby dish soap/hot water, and sanitize using the 1.25ml iodine/1L water solution. I never have time for items to drip dry fully (toddler in the house), but according to How to Brew (Palmer), this isn't an issue.

]]> Looking for an all grain kit http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1480/looking-for-an-all-grain-kit Mon, 06 May 2013 21:23:31 -0600 brewtangclan 1480@/forum/discussions FS: Two 6 Pub Style Natural Faucet Handles http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/450/fs-two-6-pub-style-natural-faucet-handles Mon, 31 May 2010 05:27:40 -0600 Kunkemonster 450@/forum/discussions Lower Price! W25,000 shipped for the pair.

http://morebeer.com/view_product/16279/102248/Faucet_Handle_-_6%22_Pub_Style_Natural]]> FS: Aquarium pump aeration system and hops http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1477/fs-aquarium-pump-aeration-system-and-hops Sat, 04 May 2013 23:44:47 -0600 Kunkemonster 1477@/forum/discussions http://morebeer.com/products/aeration-system.html

I bought some hops last year that I haven't been able to use and won't for some time. These are 2011 crop hops, but are oxygen sealed and have been in my freezer. W15,000 each or W35,000 for the whole lot.

1 pound CTZ pellets 13.1%AA
1 pound Cascade pellets 6.4% AA
1 pound US Magnum pellets 14.7% AA SOLD
]]> CO2 Suppliers http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1398/co2-suppliers Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:39:47 -0700 Tranius 1398@/forum/discussions
Here is a link to a korean company that sells coke kegs, co2 tanks and regulators; if you don't speak korean, you'll have to get a friend to call for you. the prices are very reasonable.

Daesan Corporation: http://www.fda.co.kr/new_daesan/new_daesan.htm

CO2 refill shop in Deajeon:

중 앙 산 업가스, http://goo.gl/maps/rVKhE - this place will refill your tank while you wait for 5,000 won.

CO2 refill shops in Seoul:

대원산소, http://tinyurl.com/cexlne9 - info on this shop was posted previously in this forum, but I'll put it up again; great location - only problem is, they will only refill tanks with the standard korean nozzles. they would not refill my tank which i purchased from the daesan corporation.

신양산소공업, http://tinyurl.com/clp9sxu - i just got my tank refilled here for 5,000won. it's right by jungmi station exit 1. dropped off my tank on saturday and was able to pick it back up on monday. make sure your tank doesn't have the big, black plastic ring around the neck; they can't refill tanks that have those attached. however, they were nice enough to remove mine and put it back on afterwards; i think this is why it took a couple of days though.

가스뱅크, http://tinyurl.com/a6exzjq - this place MAY refill our tanks; it would be nice if someone who lives out in that area could confirm. (It's location A on the map).

Cheers!

Hoang

]]> Mini CO2 /mega disposable cartridges + regulator on Gmarket http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1474/mini-co2-mega-disposable-cartridges-regulator-on-gmarket Thu, 02 May 2013 03:28:21 -0600 hiddenfishKim 1474@/forum/discussions
http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/Item/detailview/Item.aspx?goodscode=176462414
]]> Is Weyermann malt really the only type we can get?! http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1464/is-weyermann-malt-really-the-only-type-we-can-get Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:48:40 -0600 Graham 1464@/forum/discussions
That said, I'm only complaining because I'm a snob for English styles and I previously always used Maris Otter as a base. Maybe MO is not something that can be grown successfully outside of the UK? Another thing my simple brain won't quite accept yet...

Maybe Rob would have something to add here... Rob? If you're reading, when you sold grain through the HBK store did you only ever go through the Weyermann distributor in SK that Kim uses? Did you ever look into other brands/suppliers? Any info on customs/shipping charges etc.?

]]> Propane Burners http://www.homebrewkorea.com/forum/discussion/1473/propane-burners Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:14:31 -0600 Mangy17 1473@/forum/discussions