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Equipment and Software / Re: Wort Chillers

« on: April 13, 2011, 09:03:46 PM »

I have a 100 ft. 3/8 copper immersion chiller that I built. Cools the wort in 10 mins flat, from 210 to 60 degrees.  Easy to clean, easy to use.  But I think preference depends solely on what you like. Each has its pros and cons.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Legal Question

« on: April 10, 2011, 09:34:29 AM »

You could donate it to the bar, and whatever sales you make could be given to a non-profit organization...

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Watering down beer

« on: April 09, 2011, 05:58:55 PM »

Is it just me or is anyone else pleased there's a tad bit more alcohol than you planned in a beer?    I've never considered watering down(with the resultant time commitment), just worked harder to hit my numbers.

I do get excited when my beer is stronger than expected too.  Most of the beers I drink are big beers anyway.  I drink'em slow, so getting too drunk is usually not an issue... usually!

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The Pub / Re: Duvel at Costco

« on: April 09, 2011, 09:33:37 AM »

Costco, really? Excellent! I love seeing quality beers in more and more places, gives me hope.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: My first all-grain brew , a tripel

« on: April 09, 2011, 09:32:19 AM »

Congrats on the success!  In addition to the question about what your next beer is...the other big question is what's going to be your next toy for the brew system?

I think I'm gonna build a brew bench, or buy a conical fermenter, haven't decided yet.

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: St Bernardus Prior 8

« on: April 09, 2011, 09:30:35 AM »

ok, but if you haven't had it, try their Abt 12....awesome beer.

+1   I truly love the ABT 12, definitely one of my all time faves.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: My first all-grain brew , a tripel

« on: April 08, 2011, 08:53:20 PM »

That's great, congratulations

Thanks, Tom, and congratulations to you on being elected to the governing commitee! I also liked your contribution to the gadgets edition of Zymurgy...

Thanks and thanks

But now the question is, what are you doing for your next batch?

I'm going to try an abbey, or maybe the biere de garde featured on the home page here.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: My first all-grain brew , a tripel

« on: April 08, 2011, 08:51:19 PM »

Cool! Great style choice on first all-grain.

Thanks, I really love a good belgian.  Been drinking them for years, it's what truly started me in homebrewing. I'm super stoked my first came out so well!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: My first all-grain brew , a tripel

« on: April 08, 2011, 08:46:56 PM »

That's great, congratulations

Thanks, Tom, and congratulations to you on being elected to the governing commitee! I also liked your contribution to the gadgets edition of Zymurgy...

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Equipment and Software / Re: Next piece of equipment..?

« on: April 08, 2011, 08:31:35 PM »

Do you have a stir plate?

There was a recent article I think in BYO about apartment all-grain brewing. I'll look it up and get back to you.

I kind of rather enjoy the bottling process. Turn on some good tunes (loud as you can), pour a glass or three of your favorite brew, and just think of how good it's all gonna taste afterwards! For me, it's a labor of love.

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General Homebrew Discussion / My first all-grain brew , a tripel

« on: April 08, 2011, 07:53:43 PM »

I ust sampled my first all grain brew, a belgian style tripel, and holy crap, was it good!  A little weak on carbonation, (only been bottled for a week, I used corn sugar) but damn, I think I nailed it on the first try!  Sorry, I just had to boast a little!  Thanks to all who gave me advise on the recipe and mash, I don't think it would have been as good without you guys!

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Orval - disappointed

« on: April 06, 2011, 05:29:35 PM »

Belgian beers are my absolute favorites, but the taste from one to another can vary greatly. I like Chimay, love Koenigshoven, don't like Orval, really love Malhuer.  Its all relative to your own taste. Try different ones, you'll find something you like...

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All Things Food / Re: A new Sushi place

« on: April 03, 2011, 02:58:31 PM »

There's two places in my town that are great; Tomo Sushi, and Fujiyama.  Fujiyama is expensive, but really good. Tomo is somewhat cheaper, and have a good selection.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: 2.5 hour mash ?

« on: April 03, 2011, 02:56:13 PM »

Wouldn't a conversion test with iodine tell you whether it's done in the mash or not?

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The Pub / Re: Don't post while drunk, Just a warning

« on: March 30, 2011, 09:13:41 PM »

At least you're able to own up to it. Kudos to you for that.