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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: pitching on a yeast cake

« on: March 19, 2013, 06:59:06 AM »

A snippet from the Danstar page:

"High temperature early in fermentation decreases ester production. High temperature later in fermentation increases ester production"

This is the opposite of what I've always thought. Can some explain the reasoning behind this?

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All Things Food / Re: Corned beef and cabbage

« on: March 18, 2013, 07:17:19 AM »

Just an update. The recipe I used for the corned beef from ATK was excellent. I will definitely be following this one again. I also added some homebrewed brown ale in the braising liquid which gave the beef a great flavor along with the veggies. Can't wait for leftover corned beef hash.

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All Things Food / Re: DIY Bacon

« on: March 18, 2013, 07:15:23 AM »

http://www.heraldandnews.com/breaking/article_27f64978-8e8f-11e2-bb64-0019bb2963f4.html

Looks way better than the Doritos tacos.

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All Things Food / Re: Corned beef and cabbage

« on: March 14, 2013, 08:40:24 AM »

I'm curing my own brisket right now and going to do the ATK recipe this year with a Homebrewed chef twist.
http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/detail.php?docid=5738

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Ingredients / Re: Hop to complement Citra?

« on: March 14, 2013, 07:56:01 AM »

I always pair it with something in the Pine-Dank section. Columbus, Simcoe are two of my favorites. Chinook is good too. You need to have something that adds beyond the massive fruitiness Citra brings.

For an IPA, I agree whole-heartedly. But for something like a hoppy wheat/saison/lager/etc., I think you're fine with hops that simply add layers of complexity to the fruitiness. YMMV obviously.

I guess I should have added that this is for my IPAs. I don't often brew wheat beers but in a saison, I think you'd be correct. Citra would do well on it's own or with a similar type hop.

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Ingredients / Re: Hop to complement Citra?

« on: March 13, 2013, 11:17:57 AM »

I always pair it with something in the Pine-Dank section. Columbus, Simcoe are two of my favorites. Chinook is good too. You need to have something that adds beyond the massive fruitiness Citra brings.

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The Pub / Thermoworks sale

« on: March 13, 2013, 07:35:33 AM »

http://www.thermoworks.com/emails/2013_03_08_ir_open_box_sale_cons.html?utm_source=Nl-2013mar9&utm_medium=email&utm_term=vib_link&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=open-box_ir_2013_cs

Some decent prices.

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The Pub / Sierra Nevada: Brewer and the Geek

« on: March 12, 2013, 09:14:54 AM »

Sierra Nevada just published what is to be a series of videos featuring Terrence Sullivan and Bill Manley about their new releases. As someone whose been the SN as a Beer Camp attendee it's very cool to see these two talking about beer again. Hope to see more of these as the seasonals roll out.

http://www.sierranevada.com/blog/beyond-the-brewhouse/meet-the-brewer-and-the-beer-geek

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All Things Food / Re: Growing food - The Garden Thread

« on: March 12, 2013, 06:41:36 AM »

I just started seeds this last weekend. Won't go in the ground until mid-late May. Did the standard tomatoes, Roma, Beefsteak. I also did a gold medal tomato that I love. Also peppers and I'll get some potatoes when the nursery opens. I'm also going to plant beans and carrots and cucumbers.

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Other Fermentables / Re: Maple Wine

« on: March 08, 2013, 09:18:36 AM »

I have a buddy who's in-laws run a maple syrup business. He said he gets maple syrup from them every year and decided to do this a few years ago. The first batch was good but a little hot. He has since perfected the recipe and methods and the latest one I tried was really good.

His friend, who is a brewer, decided to do a big batch of it. He has almost one barrel of it fermenting right now and it tastes spectacular. I'll email him and ask about his process.

if it's who i think it is th Maple Wine is awesome.

Treat the syrup as honey, diluting to your target OG and follow the modern day (Ken Schramm of Schramm's Meads, he wrote the book) Mead process.

Yes, it is who you think it is. Follow what Fred said here. I contacted him but never heard back.

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All Things Food / Re: BBQ Style

« on: March 07, 2013, 10:45:42 AM »

That looks like a good hunk of Ahi done nice and rare.

What do you do with the avocados on the grill?

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All Things Food / Re: FryDaddy Fodder

« on: March 07, 2013, 10:38:47 AM »

Try an oreo battered in pancake batter. Is surprisingly good for a dessert.

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All Things Food / Re: I discovered

« on: March 07, 2013, 06:53:57 AM »

I use canned as well. Makes it quick and easy and better than anything I can buy in the store. One trick I learned is to pulse the chickpeas with the salt, garlic, cumin, and cayenne before adding any liquids. This helps break down the chickpeas and their skins so the final product will be smooth and creamy, not chunky.

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All Things Food / Re: I discovered

« on: March 06, 2013, 11:54:52 AM »

Just made hummus last night. Been looking for something to zip it up a little. Jalapeno sounds delicious.

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Ingredients / Re: Water for a cream ale

« on: March 05, 2013, 11:14:58 AM »

Thanks Jeff. That's what I was most worried about was the negative RA.