Page 2 - How to Brew

  1. Liquid Yeast FAQ

    Can liquid yeast be shipped in the mail?
    Absolutely! We will take great care of the packaging and ensure the yeast stays in as good condition as possible.

    How should I best use liquid yeast in my brewing process?

    Using liquid yeast in brewing can enhance the flavor and character of your beer. Here are some tips for optimal usage:

    • Properly store the liquid yeast in the refrigerator before use.
    • Plan ahead and prepare a yeast starter to ensure a healthy yeast population and a strong fermentation.
    • Follow the instructions provided by the yeast manufacturer for rehydration or direct pitching into your wort.
    • Maintain a suitable fermentation temperature to promote yeast activity and flavor development.
    • Consider using a yeast nutrient or energizer to support yeast health and fermentation performance.

    What are the recommended Keg King products for using liquid yeast?

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  2. Fresh Wort Kits FAQs

    What are fresh wort kits?

    Fresh wort kits are convenient and time-saving options for homebrewers. They consist of pre-made, ready-to-use wort (unfermented beer) that has been professionally brewed and then packaged for homebrewing.

    How do fresh wort kits work?

    Fresh wort kits eliminate the need for the homebrewer to go through the entire brewing process, including mashing and boiling. Instead, the kits provide a pre-boiled and cooled wort that can be transferred directly into a fermenter, where yeast is added to begin fermentation.

    What are the benefits of using fresh wort kits?

    Fresh wort kits offer several advantages, including:
    • Time-saving: With pre-made wort, you can skip several hours of brewing and focus on fermentation and other aspects of brewing.
    • Consistency: Professional brewing ensures a high-quality and consistent wort base for your beer.
    • Convenience: Fresh wort kits provide a convenient solution
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  3. Understanding Pressure Release Valves (PRVs)

    Understanding Pressure Release Valves (PRVs)

    Understanding Pressure Release Valves (PRVs)

    Pressure release valves are a safety mechanism that will release pressure above a certain threshold. This prevents unwanted and potentially dangerous build-up of pressure. Their mechanism is simple: a main shaft with an O ring at the end which is held down by a spring. Depending on the spring force, the PRV will contain the desired pressure in the vessel, releasing any unwanted pressure by compressing the spring, and breaking the seal. Once the pressure in the vessel drops down low enough the spring force once again seals the vessel, preventing the escape of any further pressure. This is a bit of it of a simplistic overview, as we don’t want to make this too confusing.

     

    Our Improved Design

    By changing the ‘cap’ of the PRV, we have managed to increase the maximum gas release rate significantly! What does this mean? This means a safer

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  4. Spundy vs Spunding Valve New Design

    With he evolution of our P.E.T. pressure fermenter range there was also a need to improve the design and function of the spunding devices brewers use to control the pressure held and released in the fermenter tanks and also to control the pressure in their kegs when transferring from fermenter to keg.

     

    When we originally introduced Fermentasaurus to the market in 2016 we only had one style of spunding valve that was manufactured from brass and cobbled together with a gauge using threaded brass connections with plumber’s tape between all the joins. There is a photo attached. This is the original design and utilised a poppet style adjustable valve tip.

     

    The Brass upgrade of the original design was introduced in our NEW Design (photo attached) around the end 2018 beginning 2019. Our improved design was more sanitary and manufactured as one piece rather than multiple pieces. The valve tip was upgraded to have increments in PSI and BAR so that

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  5. Pressure Fermentation by John Blichmann and Chris White

    Preffure fermentation keg king apollo

    Who better than some of the world's best engineering and biology minds  of the craft beer world to explain the benefits of pressure fermentation? Learn more, right here.

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  6. First Time Brewing

    Fermenter King Junior Keg King Pressure Fermenter Made in Australia

    As a first-time brewer with only a YouTube education, I had little idea what I was getting myself into. I went in with blind ambition, and my goal was simple, to make, drink, and enjoy some beer for as cheap as possible. Equipped with a Fermenter King Junior, Wort Kit, and a packet of yeast, I thought I was ready to go.

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  7. Conical shaped fermenters and why you should never ferment in round fermenters

    Conical shaped fermenters and why you should never ferment in round fermenters
    Why conical shape fermenters are important and in two simple points: the science behind it and the homebrewing aspect.
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  8. Help, my tap’s pouring foam!

    Help, my tap’s pouring foam!

    One of the more common questions we get is why is my kegerator pouring mostly foam? Although it's a common issue it's not usually an hard one to fix. Follow these steps to understand why beer foams up and how to stop it.

    With a kegerator system you will usually get a little bit of foam with the first pour as the tap cools down. A font fan will help to reduce this, they can be purchased separately but do come standard in all our Keg Master kegerators. Commercial pubs use glycol chilled fonts to keep the taps icy cold and are usually pouring beers more frequently than on a home kegerator. If you are consistently getting foam this may be caused by a variety of issues.

    Pouring Technique

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  9. Brew, Sample, Share, Repeat: Brewing Demos at Keg King

    Brew, Sample, Share, Repeat: Brewing Demos at Keg King

    Our staff can be considered keg kings in their own right, enjoying a passion for making great beer, whilst also sharing their knowledge and experiences with others. We love to showcase their brewing talents to you with our regular fortnightly brewing demos. Keg King brewing demos provide brewers with firsthand equipment and ingredient samples. Our staff brewers are happy to answer any questions relating to beer, brewing procedures and brewery processes.

    Brewing Demos are announced via our website and our social media channels. Our brewers select a style and develop a recipe that they are interested in brewing, but we are always happy to receive requests for what we should brew next. 

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  10. How to Carbonate Beer in a Keg

    How to Carbonate Beer in a Keg

    One of the joys of kegging your beer is not having to endlessly clean bottles or them occasionally exploding in your garage. Force carbonating is also another advantage of kegging, allowing you to carbonate faster and without the sediment found in the bottom of the bottle when naturally carbonating.

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