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I have used Omega Yeast Hornindal a few times now. It’s seems very forgiving with no major hiccups. I’ve stirred the fermenting wort on two batches to encourage it to ferment out when I thought it stalled a bit at 1.030. I ferment at 30 degC. It takes about 10 days to ferment right out. I’ve...

In the early nineties I enjoyed Caledonian Brewery’s Golden Promise. It got me into ale. In New Zealand, Emerson’s Bookbinder was a standout. More recently, on occasion I’ve had Greenjack Trawler Boys in good condition on cask, which was possibly my favourite.

Thanks! That sounds promising for a fix. Where would you get a new washer though, just in case?

No. I don’t have any of that. I could get some though. Is keg lube robust enough for a kettle repair bodge? It’s quite a steady trickle when filled above the thermometer fitting with water. I looked at food safe sealants but I’m unsure if they are the best solution.

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I’ve got a leak at the join behind my brew kettle thermometer. There’s a silicone washer in place. I’ve re-seated it but to no avail. How best to remedy this?

I’ve just about finished a modest keezer build. Still in the garage and waiting on a keg to carb up.

NE IPA Yeast: London Fog Grain: pale, Munich, torr. Wheat, carapils Hops: Rakau, Mosaic, Mandarina Bavaria First attempt at this style. Also first using liquid yeast. All late hop additions.