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Questions about the forum? / Re: Missing avatars

« on: May 21, 2013, 08:19:26 AM »

This is just an observation, but I've noticed lately (within the last week, probably) that some people's avatars are missing.  The pictures are replaced with a broken image icon.  As an example, in a recent post (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=15826.0), the avatars for poobah85, mabrunguard, and davidgzach are missing, while they are there for hopfenundmalz, HoosierBrew, and brewmasternpb.

Not sure what's going on.  I just went to that thread and every avatar shows up fine.

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Homebrew Clubs / Re: Newbie Here

« on: May 18, 2013, 08:57:05 AM »

But, now knowing I have to keep the temp down to 50-55F, I will need to figure something out before I start it up.

Be aware that the 50-55F is only for fermenting lagers (ie. Pilsner, etc.).  Ales (ie. Pale Ale, Blonde, etc.) only need to be held to the upper 60s

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Ingredients / Re: 3 hour dry hop?

« on: May 17, 2013, 05:10:16 PM »

I accidentally stumbled upon the opposite test.  Just found a hidden carboy of a pale ale that was dry hopped in October.  Don't even know if it'd be worth bottling now or if it would just taste like a bag of lawn clippings.

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Pimp My System / Re: Speidel Braumeister...anyone have one?

« on: April 28, 2013, 09:53:17 AM »

Personally I think it is for people with more money than... 

Can't deny that that description might just apply.

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Pimp My System / Re: Speidel Braumeister...anyone have one?

« on: April 27, 2013, 06:37:23 PM »

I've been casually looking to upgrade my cooler mashing process for the last few months and came across the Speidel Braumeister system.  From what I've seen of the custom systems that people smarter than I have put together, these machines would not be that dramatically move expensive.  Has anyone purchased one of these or heard of someone who has?  If so, how do ya'll/they like it?  Worth the dough?

http://morebeer.com/products/braumeister-20l.html

Friend of mine has had one for about a year now.  She likes it but she's also crazy for big beers so the gravity limitation drives her nuts (she ends up adding extract to all her brews).

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: New brew pot suggestions

« on: April 17, 2013, 07:48:10 AM »

This is the one I've got, can't be beat...

http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-SPS-40-SuperSteel-Stainless/dp/B000X1OLJW/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366165191&sr=1-2&keywords=update+international+stainless+40

Actually it can (at least on price). I have a Bayou Classic pot - though mine is 62 quarts.
http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-1044-44-Quart-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000VXHKMC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366204139&sr=1-1&keywords=bayou+classic+stainless+pot

To me, the Bayou Classic does not beat the Megapot (the Amazon link I provided for the Update International pot is the exact same pot as the Megapot, the Megapot even has the Update International sticker on it).  The Megapot is much heavier gauge steel than the Bayou and the big plus is the Megapot has the SS-AL-SS sandwich bottom which distributes the heat more evenly.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: New brew pot suggestions

« on: April 16, 2013, 07:21:45 PM »

This is the one I've got, can't be beat...

http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-SPS-40-SuperSteel-Stainless/dp/B000X1OLJW/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366165191&sr=1-2&keywords=update+international+stainless+40

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Slow, restricted flow

« on: April 08, 2013, 01:23:52 PM »

Sounds like the typical symptoms of a prostate problem

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All Things Food / Re: BBQ Style

« on: April 06, 2013, 07:21:52 AM »

It's my birthday, too.  Will I be getting one?

Well, not from me you won't.  But I will wish you a Happy Birthday too.  Will that do?

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The Pub / Re: I'm honored

« on: April 06, 2013, 06:31:14 AM »

Fitting! He worked a miracle when he got me to understand lagering

LOL!!

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The Pub / Re: I'm honored

« on: April 06, 2013, 06:21:23 AM »

"Saint" huh? 

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All Things Food / Re: BBQ Style

« on: April 06, 2013, 06:19:08 AM »

Happy Birthday to me !!!!!!!

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Ingredients / Re: Quality Vanilla

« on: April 05, 2013, 10:49:26 AM »

In the interest of full disclosure, my sister used to work there so I never had to pay for the vanilla.

Hey, you're going to Hawaii...want me to hook ya up? 

Am I hearing Denny's pimping out his sister ??

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Happy Easter All

« on: March 31, 2013, 07:56:34 AM »

Just to stay on topic...Enjoy a home brew.

There ya go.  And put out some homebrew for the Easter Bunny

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Can't clean fermenter

« on: March 26, 2013, 03:48:28 PM »

Thanks, if the current soak doesn't work, I'll try shaking the fermenter with a strong, warm solution of PBW/oxiclean and a wash cloth.

I'm not sure, but you might not want to mix the two. Some cleaning materials will react when mixed. Lol you might end up with some bathtub crank!

Oxiclean is one half of what's already in PBW so mixing those two is no problem