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The Pub / Re: Northern Brewer... shipping... Argh.

« on: September 21, 2012, 09:51:16 am »

Something I hadn't thought about, I wonder if NB has lowered some prices to offset the shipping.

Also NB never gave me the flat rate shipping on 50 pound sacks of grain. Typically my two row has been cheaper through midwest after price and shipping.

I still like that I can use paypal through midwest and I like that morebeer saves my payment information so I don't have to fill it out everytime I order. NB does neither and that makes it a pain to order from my phone.

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The Pub / Re: Northern Brewer... shipping... Argh.

« on: September 20, 2012, 07:23:34 pm »

The only advantage I ever saw in NB over midwest supplies was the flat rate shipping. Now I prefer midwest because they use paypal. I do stock up on my grain through morebeer for the free shipping over $59 though.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Software Question

« on: September 08, 2012, 07:02:06 am »

I did the free trial and so far thought it looked a lot nicer, but as far as the functions, I felt Brewtarget had all but the timer. I did find Beersmith more complicated to use but I don't know if that was because I just wasn't used to it. So far I don't see any differences that are worth $27.95 but I could possibly be missing something. Which is why I asked the question.

To the first responder, what is the "base of users"?

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Equipment and Software / Software Question

« on: September 07, 2012, 10:36:39 am »

Exactly what is, if any, the advantage of Beersmith over free softwares such as Brewtarget or Brewmate?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: White House Brew Recipe

« on: September 01, 2012, 10:33:41 pm »

Did someone say kit?
www.windriverbrew.com/WhatsNew.html

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Hi everyone, 1st post, just wanted to get that out of the way

« on: August 26, 2012, 10:09:03 pm »

with a name like passedpawn I am guessing you are a chess player.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What was your last change in your procedure that you feel was beneficial?

« on: August 25, 2012, 07:28:24 am »

I bought a nice strainer for pouring wort into my fermenter from the kettle. Now I don't have to use hop sacks anymore. Also bought an RV hose so I don't have to run in and out of the house with a pitcher to fill my water kettle.

Is the mesh fine enough to filter pellet hops, and if so would you know what size mesh or what kind it is?  Gracias.

Yes it is. And I don't know what size the mesh is. This is my strainer
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/stainless-steel-strainer-10-1-4-diameter.html
The description says single mesh but it looks double mesh to me.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: We need your brew dog photos!

« on: August 24, 2012, 09:50:36 pm »

I appear to have found the wrong thread.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: We need your brew dog photos!

« on: August 24, 2012, 09:48:43 pm »

This is Ralph, my beer guard dog, he is an essential asset for my trips to the bathroom when enjoying home brew.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What was your last change in your procedure that you feel was beneficial?

« on: August 24, 2012, 07:33:41 am »

I bought a nice strainer for pouring wort into my fermenter from the kettle. Now I don't have to use hop sacks anymore. Also bought an RV hose so I don't have to run in and out of the house with a pitcher to fill my water kettle.

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Equipment and Software / Re: efficiency false bottom vs bazooka

« on: August 21, 2012, 04:24:34 pm »

What color is your mash tun?

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The Pub / Re: Backcountry beer

« on: August 14, 2012, 07:57:55 am »

In the mean time just drink it before you leave. It is much more ergonomic to carry your beer in your stomach.

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The Pub / Re: Stay off my f'ing driveway!

« on: August 08, 2012, 01:46:16 pm »

How about a sign?

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Beer Recipes / Re: Rough draft of a recipe

« on: August 06, 2012, 07:31:42 am »

I tried this beer and it tasted like an Octoberfest. So I bought a 6er of Sam Adams Octoberfest and tasted them side by side. I honestly cannot taste a difference. Color is identical but mine is a bit cloudy. Mine pours with a better head.

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The Pub / Re: What is your Bench?

« on: August 01, 2012, 10:23:41 pm »

I work out with weights regularly, I don't know my max right now but it is probably around 265, maybe a little more depending on the spot. I used to be able to max over 300 but I doubt I could get that now. I work out with 185-245 (increasing the weight during sets with a warm up of 135). BTW: I weight about 175 and am about 5'7". Not a big guy.

I am 5'6. And I do know how running does not mix with squats. Both take a toll on the lower back. I bicycled for cardio.