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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!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Most and Least

« on: May 17, 2013, 04:02:59 AM »

Definitely temp control is #1...

Least valuable to use are air-locks. I just don't see the need.

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All Things Food / Re: Starsan and tomato paste

« on: May 16, 2013, 06:29:13 PM »

That's not a bad price for the powder. What I do is dehydrate surplus tomatoes and then use the spice-grinder as needed. Cherry tomatoes make great powder.

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All Things Food / Re: Starsan and tomato paste

« on: May 16, 2013, 01:14:16 PM »

I have used the Amore  but am using the Trader Joes  currently. Much cheaper.

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All Things Food / Re: Ethnic and Regional Cooking

« on: May 16, 2013, 01:11:51 PM »

We miss your insightful input cap!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Goose Island beer

« on: May 14, 2013, 03:38:36 PM »

I'm drinking a Pepe Nero 750 right now while the grill warms up. What a f'ing awesome beer.

Also have a bottle of Pere Jaques. All this beer tastes fresh, well handled and of the utmost quality. I am so glad it is available!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Beginner's question

« on: May 13, 2013, 03:57:20 PM »

I want to welcome you to the pursuit of brewing. I think you should look at How to Brew before buying any expensive brewing kit. I'm not poopooing your equipment selection because they are both pretty solid choices.

It is possible to brew with less of a cash outlay. After a few batches you might want to commit to spending more or not. Regardless, we are all here to help you succeed.

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The Pub / Re: Fun stuff you find when you google yourself

« on: May 13, 2013, 03:36:09 PM »

I'm definitely on the fat kick. Damn cervesa intake...

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Bottling prep

« on: May 12, 2013, 04:57:47 PM »

Submerging is best.

If you have a "sanitize" cycle feature and a dishwasher doing bottles is a snap. Just rinse them as you go or in batches like I usually end up doing. Store upside down in boxes. Then load them up and run them through a sanitize cycle on bottling day. No dishwasher? Submerge in one bucket and drain upside down in another. They stack up really easily that way.

Rinsing as you go is the key IMO. Don't let the gunk dry and mold in the bottles.

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The Pub / Re: Fun stuff you find when you google yourself

« on: May 12, 2013, 04:19:58 PM »

Long hair?! woohoo!

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The Pub / Re: Don't forget to hug mom!

« on: May 12, 2013, 03:07:59 PM »

No doubt your mom will know that you have been drinking Keith...

Spent the whole day so far thinking of my own dear mother.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Goose Island beer

« on: May 12, 2013, 02:56:13 PM »

I'd only heard of the far off brewery Goose Island and never in my life thought it would ever be on the shelves here but lo and behold...

I've had a 750 of "Sofie" farmhouse ale and am sipping on some "Summertime" which is a Kolsch evidently.

So far all have been excellent. Could it be that the recent appearance has anything to do with InBev?

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

« on: May 12, 2013, 02:40:56 PM »

I think facebook is for retards.

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The Pub / Re: It's stupid, but I want one....

« on: May 11, 2013, 10:11:39 AM »

Is that Ellen DeGeneres?

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Equipment and Software / Re: Canner

« on: May 10, 2013, 05:13:47 AM »

"Beercation"