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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Lagering in corny kegs

« on: April 11, 2013, 01:01:18 PM »

I haven't but I would. You could probably use the same keg for lagering and then put it on tap.

This is my preferred method with an Oktoberfest that has won multiple awards over the last three brewings.  I have one sitting carbed in the can now (waiting for late summer).

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Hop Growing / Re: should I cover my hops?

« on: April 08, 2013, 02:30:04 PM »

I am going with the leave it alone method for this week's storm.  You can't kill those hops here.

I am more worried about my trees.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Brewing Attire

« on: April 08, 2013, 01:42:28 PM »

don't fear the foam

fear leads to anger.
Anger leads to hate.
Hate leads to the dark side....

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Why do YOU keg?

« on: April 04, 2013, 09:56:48 AM »

quicker to package, quicker to carbonate beers that benefit from freshness, less variability in carbonation, cool factor of having a 4 tap keggerator I built myself, variable pours (I like an 11 ounce glass).

There is a certain satisfaction to operating a bottle capper, but that wears off after 6 bottles.  I like to bottle my aging beers, however, and like to give bottles away.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Brewing supply store startup

« on: April 03, 2013, 02:02:28 PM »

For some reason this ended up in the wrong thread!

I am a land development guy that specializes in zoning and land entitlements, the biggest thing about operating out of your home (or garage) is to understand what is allowed in the zone district (zoning) for  your property.  Also understand the details in your local municipality about the rules and criteria of permissible home occupations.

Lastly is understanding building codes.  Your garage may technically not be suited for a M (mercantile) occupancy associated with a storefront with customers, but may be suitable for warehouse (ie internet, phone, or delivery sales).  Understanding and defining your use within the confines of the applicable code is the key.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Action Alerts and other Government Affairs info

« on: April 03, 2013, 12:54:33 PM »

I am a land development guy that specializes in zoning and land entitlements, the biggest thing about operating out of your home (or garage) is to understand what is allowed in the zone district (zoning) for  your property.  Also understand the details in your local municipality about the rules and criteria of permissible home occupations.

Lastly is understanding building codes.  Your garage may technically not be suited for a M (mercantile) occupancy associated with a storefront with customers, but may be suitable for warehouse (ie internet, phone, or delivery sales).  Understanding and defining your use within the confines of the applicable code is the key.

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Pimp My System / Re: 1 BBL garage system with automation

« on: March 29, 2013, 02:36:37 PM »

thanks for the info, and sharing a beautiful system.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: How to tell a craft brewer his beer is seriously flawed

« on: March 29, 2013, 11:20:18 AM »

I have kind of the same problem with a local brewery.

I have just recently had the same experience, and was thinking it was just me being overly critical or came at a bad moment in time.  I wonder if it is the same place.

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Pimp My System / Re: 1 BBL garage system with automation

« on: March 29, 2013, 11:13:13 AM »

nice!  I am green with envy!  I have a stout tank HLT/Herms and use tri clamps and silcone hoses in configurations similar to yours and have been feeling decadent about moving from a one pump system with a complicated manifold to two pumps.  I see your touch screen indicating that  you have 4 separate pumps.  I can't tell from the photo what kinds of pumps you have, and how/why you need 4.  I doubt my system will ever exceed 20 gallons, (10 gallon batch, maybe an odd 1/2 barrell), but wanted to know what drove that decision.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: How to tell a craft brewer his beer is seriously flawed

« on: March 28, 2013, 08:08:17 AM »

to which they both replied with quizzical looks.

This is disturbing.

Should we even be trying to encourage the marketeers?  They are the reason the industry collapsed (and took a few decent breweries with them) last time.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: recommended homebrew shops in CO.

« on: March 28, 2013, 08:02:42 AM »

"Stomp Them Grapes" is near him at I-70/Pecos.

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: What the?

« on: March 27, 2013, 09:39:38 AM »

Bingo! Swapped the c02 from the other keg and it did the trick.

That just made my day!

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: What the?

« on: March 26, 2013, 01:39:06 PM »

Checked lid seal and posts with soapy water the other day

I had the same no apparent leak....however, I think that my leak was when the gas was attached to the post.....it let gas in to a certain extent and then it slowly escaped.  I was able to carbonate it, so I think my issue was when I unhooked and rehooked it up at some later time.

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: What the?

« on: March 26, 2013, 12:42:44 PM »

small/slow gas leak on keg's seal or gas in post?  That would explain having pressure in keg (in testes), but not carbonating.  I have had an agrivating slow leak on a keg posts before, where I can't find it but the keg is always losing pressure over a day or so.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: No brained brewing rules

« on: March 25, 2013, 07:22:45 AM »

The beer almost makes itself, we only guide it to make it better.

Relax, your worst beer will still be better (to you) than most beer sold.