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Going Pro / Re: New opportunity...

« on: May 24, 2013, 08:41:03 AM »

Good stuff, thanks guys! I am really looking forward to this. I had begun to truly hate my current job. Feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders!

Totally awesome! I know that feeling... Nothing lights the way before you like the burning bridge behind you.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Nanomashing...anyone tried this?

« on: May 24, 2013, 08:27:56 AM »

If having a 2-gallon mashtun counts then yes, I have tried it. It is good for pilot batches or mini-mashes etc...

The same principles apply so trying to squeeze too much grain into the tun with a low water to grain ratio will result in a poor conversion.

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Extract/Partial Mash Brewing / Re: Final gravity again.

« on: May 24, 2013, 08:05:18 AM »

Sounds to me like your ferment went successfully. Remember that hitting the region of 1.010 is not always the signal that it is done. Depending on beer and yeast type and the extract and grain profile can give differing results. Some beers- even relatively low gravity finish around 1.020 and are perfect like that. It isn't necessarily an incomplete fermentation. Conversely, certain styles such as "Belgian" may be optimal finishing much lower than your current beer @ 1.009!

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Extract/Partial Mash Brewing / Re: 2nd Extract questions

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:59:45 AM »

I only add extract to hot water- as in around 120F and with the heat off. With bladders of LME it is easy to get all of the extract out. I use the edge of the kettle to squeegee what remains in the bag into the hot water. This also works with late extract additions. It is pretty important to turn the flame off when adding any type of extract or syrup. Get it stirred and dissolved into the wort before the flame is turned back on and you'll avoid scorching.

My first barleywine got scorched- it took years of cellaring before that flavor dissipated completely.

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Extract/Partial Mash Brewing / Re: 2nd Extract questions

« on: May 23, 2013, 03:41:28 PM »

I reserve some of the hot kettle water to rinse the containers out. Costs nothing.

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Pimp My System / Re: I'M CHEAP, NO PUMPS, ALL GRAVITY 15 GAL

« on: May 23, 2013, 03:09:17 PM »

I'm all for simplicity and low cost at the homebrew level! Great job!

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Pimp My System / Re: 1 BBL garage system with automation

« on: May 23, 2013, 03:06:34 PM »

I'm thinking "retirement" might be pushing a broom in a brewery with opportunity to sample frequently.

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Ingredients / Re: Belma Hops?!?!?

« on: May 22, 2013, 11:11:38 AM »

I'm finally gonna use what you sent in an ale this weekend. I've been out of beer for about 6 weeks... no gumption to brew but need is overpowering my procrastination.

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The Pub / Re: self driving car

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:13:22 AM »

Hopefully none of us will be making any exits any time soon!

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The Pub / Re: West Sixth vs Magic Hat

« on: May 21, 2013, 06:17:36 PM »

Me either.

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The Pub / Re: self driving car

« on: May 21, 2013, 06:16:10 PM »

I have over an hour commute each day. I would love to just sit back and maybe get a little reading, nap whatnot done. Fantastic this dude made it more realistically affordable.

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The Pub / Re: Do you hate to be corrected?

« on: May 20, 2013, 10:08:13 AM »

I think facebook is for retards.

As someone that donates time to work with challenged people I find this pretty offensive. If you don't like FB, fine, but your choice of expression is just plain wrong.

"Retarded" just doesn't have the impact it once did I'm afraid.  If I meant "developmentally challenged" I would have said so.

I suppose I will choose to just disagree with you.......

At least you have the cojones go correct me!

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The Pub / Re: Do you hate to be corrected?

« on: May 20, 2013, 03:56:23 AM »

I think facebook is for retards.

As someone that donates time to work with challenged people I find this pretty offensive. If you don't like FB, fine, but your choice of expression is just plain wrong.

"Retarded" just doesn't have the impact it once did I'm afraid.  If I meant "developmentally challenged" I would have said so.

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Ideal bottle conditioning temp

« on: May 19, 2013, 01:45:50 PM »

A good fresh wheat should be ready to drink in about three days. Try popping a bottle in the fridge morning of day 4. Open that evening and see how you like it.

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Homebrew Clubs / Re: Newbie Here

« on: May 17, 2013, 03:38:35 PM »

I won't say it is hard but can be time consuming...

Well if you want MGD type homebrew then it'll probably take some experimentation and extra equipment purchases such as a fridge or freezer to lager the beer. Also, you won't get immediate results as it can take months to produce the final polished lager beer you're aiming at.

I think a blonde, kolsch or cream ale would be ideal for a beginner not wanting to stray too far from his normal expectations with lager beer.

Welcome to the obsession Shane!