the problem with filling cylinders from another is that once the 2 pressures are equal the transfer will stop. We own a fire protection company and recharge fire extinguishers. our co2 filling rig actually pumps the liquid co2 under pressure. When co2 is pressurised it becomes liquid.

First off, we are not your cuzzy bros. and can you please explain this obsession that aussies have with sheep? I certainly haven't seen any of it around here. Have you ever been over to try any of our craft beer? I have tried a lot of your beer, not very impressive.

GiddayT Ben, I see ypu mentioned the Noosa River. My wife and I love to spend time in Noosa, and have have had some perfect holidays there! We live in Wellington NZ. About 30 mins. out of town (north) Where are you in relation to Noosa? Regards, Pete

Hello Jmac, I was thinking of using fresh capsicum (not the fiery stuff) these are green. We have also been having some sweet red ones in salad lately, so I thought I might also try them. I agree with your thoughts on going under rather than over with quantity. I did a ginger beer last year...

I am thinking of doing a west coast style ale with some capsicum added to the ferment (a bit like dry hopping) to add a different flavour. I am not sure about a starting point on amount. does any one have an opinion on a good starting point so as to get some flavour coming through and then...

How far South are you going? Rotorua is about half way down the North island (about 3 hrs driving from Auckland)

Hello from Wellington NZ. Sorry to have missed your post! Would have been great to have caught up on your trip. Did you visit any of the local Wellington breweries. We have at least 6 here and all brew excellent beer. I have lived in Wellington most of my life and grew up here. I spent 10...

Some very interesting replies. I started brewing back in 1970 (I am now 62) back then it was only kit brewing and only about 1 brew in 5 was any where worth drinking! brewing started to taper off after about 3 years or so, and stopped when a couple of mates and I thought we had poisoned...

All seems to be OK in New Zealand. Pete

I am keen to try this out. How would you go about making the hop syrup? Also, I heard about steeping around 30% of the hops in the recipe at the transfer of the wort to the boil kettle. This means that the hops steep until the boil starts. I accidently added the first hop addition too early...

I use a copper immersion chiller in the boil kettle with water straight from the tap (faucet for you) To get a fast chill down. You need to create a whirlpool and keep the wort moving around the coil. I get a drop to 20deg C in about 20 mins. Pete.

Thanks for the reply. I would have to check (I do my brewing at work) But I use Whyeast I think it was London Ale 1028. Pete

Hello, I have a brew of ginger beer (4.1 abv expected) It has been in secondary for 2 weeks and I added finings 4 days ago. It is still quite hazy in appearance. A lot has dropped out of suspension during secondary. Is a hazy appearance normal for ginger beer? Regards, Pete

Hello Brewer, Have you considered an immersion cooler? If the water pressure from your well is inadequate you make need to introduce a pump into the system. Put the copper coil into the boil kettle at the end of the boil and drop the temp by running your cool well water through this. You...