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Where online is the most reliable priming calculator. I tired the one at brewersfriend, but the online one and the same one for android, gave different values for the amount of table sugar to use
 
Also have a "bad-boy" like that .... no regulator required ... connect straight to bottle ;)
Planning on building a stand for mine now in order for the keggle to sit ±400mm off the ground ... the heat radiated downwards by that puppy, is intense :eek:

Gothan said:
Where online is the most reliable priming calculator. I tired the one at brewersfriend, but the online one and the same one for android, gave different values for the amount of table sugar to use
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I've only ever used that online one by "brewersfriend". How much of a difference are we talking here? - If its massive, you should bring it to their attention.:confused:
 
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I generally use a few batch prime calculators and then take an average of the readings.
 
COMPUTEK said:
Also have a "bad-boy" like that .... no regulator required ... connect straight to bottle ;)
Planning on building a stand for mine now in order for the keggle to sit ±400mm off the ground ... the heat radiated downwards by that puppy, is intense :eek:



I've only ever used that online one by "brewersfriend". How much of a difference are we talking here? - If its massive, you should bring it to their attention.:confused:
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Well if I take the amount as 21 liters, volume of CO2 as 4.5 (German wheat beer) and the temp at bottling at 26 degrees. the website says : 315.7 grams table sugar, while the android app says 301 grams

UPDATE : Ah, read on the forum, the website is more accurate, they have not updated the android app yet
 
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Gothan said:
Well if I take the amount as 21 liters, volume of CO2 as 4.5 (German wheat beer) and the temp at bottling at 26 degrees. the website says : 315.7 grams table sugar, while the android app says 301 grams

UPDATE : Ah, read on the forum, the website is more accurate, they have not updated the android app yet
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OK cool, but be VERY careful with regards to "the temp at bottling" ... that is actually the temp at which you fermented at & NOT the temp of the beer when bottling, as the fermentation temps calculates the amount of CO² already 'inside' the liquid - Hope that makes sense :)
 
Jip, makes sense, actually what I meant, it's been at a constant 26 degrees
 
How much was that?

Although I have a oldschool one and shouldn't be staring :cry:
 
Just seen it announced that Beerguevara are opening a Durban branch.
This is excellent news for you Durban people, make sure you support them.
 
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Their hops look quite pricey compared to other online stores...
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Haven't done a huge amount of comparison but also haven't noticed a massive difference to other stores I've looked at.

I'd add 2 things:
-they have a lot of hops, I think they have more variety than any other store (they claim this, at least)
-the best/cheapest shop is generally the one in your city, so I think it's pretty cool that Durban will now have a home brew shop.

Edit: I realise I'm looking like a bit of a fanboy :D
Full disclosure: I do know the Ants that own BG, so naturally want them to do well. That said, I stand by what I said: Great service, decent prices, worth supporting (and I reckon that goes for any home brew store in SA offering those 2 things, we need all of them to make this hobby better and more accessible.)
 
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MongooseMan said:
Haven't done a huge amount of comparison but also haven't noticed a massive difference to other stores I've looked at.

I'd add 2 things:
-they have a lot of hops, I think they have more variety than any other store (they claim this, at least)
-the best/cheapest shop is generally the one in your city, so I think it's pretty cool that Durban will now have a home brew shop.

Edit: I realise I'm looking like a bit of a fanboy :D
Full disclosure: I do know the Ants that own BG, so naturally want them to do well. That said, I stand by what I said: Great service, decent prices, worth supporting (and I reckon that goes for any home brew store in SA offering those 2 things, we need all of them to make this hobby better and more accessible.)
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+1

I have bought from a few online stores locally, and I have really enjoyed the service that BG gives. Really nice variety of hops, and quick efficient service means that I buy everything from them now.
 
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