2 reasons, the first is that the beer is moved from the Fermenting room into the Cold room when it is at the right Specific Gravity to guarantee the alcohol percentage. By doing this there could still be traces of yeast in the beer. When the beer is in the Cold room it is chilled down to 2 degrees C. and the yeast stops working. If you allow the beer to warm back up to over 10 degrees C. the yeast will reactivate and the alcohol percentage will increase, there will be a small bit of sediment formed, and the bottles can explode due to the increase in pressure. Secondly because there are no preservatives or chemicals in the beer needs to be kept chilled at all times.
Why do I need to bleach my bottles?
Beer bottles will end up with a beer film in them if they are only rinsed and not bleached. Picture your tea cup at work; if you just rinse it, eventually it gets a brown film on it. To some extent your beer bottle will end up the same. Carbonated beer will turn all foamy when it comes in contact with beer film and is very difficult to fill the bottle. An unbleached, rinsed bottle will appear slightly dull whilst a bleached bottle has a definite shine to it and is like a brand new bottle. Use 400ml bleach to 80 litres if water, or 5ml of bleach per litre of water.
How should I keep my Kegs & Keg Fridge Lines and Taps clean?
When your keg is empty release the pressure, remove the lid and give keg a hose out, especially if your empty kegs are kept in a hot place. It is a good idea to half fill an empty keg with hot water and run through your lines and taps after each keg is finished. You should always use a beer line cleaner with each clean. It is also a good idea to remove your tap and dismantle it and give it a good clean and lubricate the o-rings. Frequency depends on how often you use your system. Please ask our friendly staff for more info.
Can we mix up six packs and slabs for take a ways?
Sure can ! You can pick and mix any available beers and ciders when you buy a take away six pack or slab.
How much beer does each brew make?
If bottled correctly, each brew consists of (6 slabs) of clean fresh beer.
Can I bring children with me?
The Local Brew house is children friendly all the time !
Can I bring my own bottles or kegs in?
The Local Brewhouse sells both bottles and kegs however, you are more than welcome to bring in your own! We do ask however that your bottles have been cleaned and sterilized before you bring them in. It can save you a lot of money having your own : )
Do you hire out your venue?
Absolutely, speak to one of our friendly staff about booking an event at The Local Brew House.
Can I do less than 50 litres at a time?
If you’re keen to have a go at a few brews but can’t quite fit the whole six cartons in the fridge you can always store them in our cool room for a small fee. If you pick a standard range beer we can offer smaller batches to brew to suit your needs.
How long until I can start drinking my beer and how long will it last?
Straight Away. The beers are good to drink while you’re bottling them, which is two to four weeks after brewing. A lot of them will definitely improve with a little bit of time in the bottle, especially those in the Special and Ultimate ranges. If stored correctly in a fridge, the brews should be good for up to twelve months.
Do you have any gluten-free or wheat-free brews?
Yes we do have over 40 different gluten-free brews, ranging from 3.0% – 6.0% in strength, including our standard wheat-free beer and our basic ginger beer, and our great range of Ciders. All are based on sorghum (corn sugar) and the beer has some molasses to help provide a bit of body. Every recipe we have here can be modified to suit your own personal requirements. Not all beers can be gluten free.
What are the most popular brews?
We have a standard range of popular beers and ciders of approx 24 varieties. We can brew over 300 different types of beers and ciders so we can cater for most people.
Do you cater for group bookings and parties?
Yes we do. Anything from corporate days for 10 to 100 people to bucks parties, birthday parties, or any party. Pricing is cheap and flexible to cater for all types of events. We make it very easy for you and can help with some of the planning. Call us or drop by for more info.
Why does Local Brew House beer not give me a hangover?
Our beers contain none of the preservatives and additives that a lot of the commercial brews do, and they’re fresher, cleaner and made with the best quality ingredients available. The down side to this, of course, is that you must keep them cold if you intend to store them for any length of time. If the temperatures get over 10C then the tiny bits of yeast left dormant in the cold beer can start to ferment again, creating more gas and sediment.
Do you hire out or sell kegs?
We unfortunately don’t hire them out however we can provide affordable options to buy. We can set you up with everything you need for your own keg beer at home, a fancy stainless steel double or triple-tap kegerator. We then become a complete one stop shop for all your needs.
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