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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Re: First beer taste

« on: Today at 06:17:09 PM »

I stopped tasting beer prior to bottling. Warm, flat beer tastes bad.

I'm going to have to disagree here. I always taste throughout the process.

I also have a Nelson Sauvin that I've been drinking the hydrometer samples from at 90* and flat. It's damn good and I can't wait to drink it cold and carbonated.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Those little red cans of Oxygen

« on: Today at 10:57:03 AM »

Or just stay away from oxygen all together.

By doing what?

I gave up on the PITA of oxygen and use a Mix Stir now.

Amanda, you get today's pragmatism award!  My experience is that a MixStir works as well as an O2 setup.

Hooray!  Do I get a sticker or something? But seriously, on a homebrew level I just don't see the point of pure O2.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Most and Least

« on: Today at 06:39:02 AM »

Most: fermentation temperature control / lagering capabilities

Least: I've thrown away or given away most of my useless stuff (two bedroom apt)... tiny brew pots, tiny mash tuns, etc. Basically undersized equipment.

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

« on: Today at 06:34:53 AM »

I've replied to my family with so many links from snopes that they don't even bother sending me that kind of thing any more.

And yeah, on facebook I just hide or unfriend people who post stupid or annoying stuff.  It works fine.

Same here. But being a 20 something woman, I have to also hide all the ridiculous amount of babies that show up in the thread. SO MANY BABIES.

I've gotten it down to mostly my homebrew club, beer related things and my fun (and not stupid) friends.

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The Pub / Re: Heading my way

« on: May 19, 2013, 03:25:46 PM »

Dang!

Times like those I hide in the lowest place with the most beer.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Oaked Rye Imerpial Stout

« on: May 19, 2013, 03:19:21 PM »

I don't think that a beer that big with that much going on is realistically going to be ready in that short of a time span. Will it be beer? Yes. Will it be the best it could be? No.

For a beer like that I would age it at least 3-6 months.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Re: Those little red cans of Oxygen

« on: May 18, 2013, 07:57:06 AM »

Or just stay away from oxygen all together.

By doing what?

I gave up on the PITA of oxygen and use a Mix Stir now.

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Homebrew Competitions / Re: Joel's Ride - Homebrew Competition for Charity - June 2, 2013

« on: May 16, 2013, 10:25:02 AM »

Thank you all for your entries!

The entry deadline is May 22nd, next Wednesday.

Prizes include a refractometer from local supplier Grain to Glass http://graintoglass.biz/, custom mash paddles (below) and other AHA swag.



Cheers!

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The Pub / Re: NTSB Recommends 0.05% BAC Limit

« on: May 15, 2013, 12:04:31 PM »

Does anyone here even have a legitimate breathalyzer?

I bought one a few years ago to keep myself safe and legal and I was absolutely surprised at where 0.08 was. Sometimes it's two beers, usually three session beers and it's even been one IIPA on an empty stomach. Point is, when you're drinking you usually underestimate your true level.

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Re: Pin lock VS Ball Lock

« on: May 12, 2013, 06:36:09 AM »

I stopped by "The Home Brewery" in Springfield MO today.  I wanted to pick up a few more ball lock kegs.  The 12 I have are full.  They used to sell them (Last Fall) for $35.  Today, they were $49.99 and really beat up.  I didn't buy any because I thought it was crazy to pay for kegs that looked like they were in a tornado.  The owner's wife told me that most people will have to switch to pin lock because that is all they can find now.  So why is that?

Steve, I think it's just supply/demand. Ball locks seemed to be the first choice for homebrewers, and now that Pepsi doesn't use them anymore, the supply is just drying up. When I first started only 3 years ago, you could find them on Craigslist all day long for $25-30. Now people want $50 for them.

You know what that means? Time to stock up!

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Equipment and Software / Re: Re: pH Meter

« on: May 12, 2013, 06:30:52 AM »

I had assumed the mw101 was the new version.  its getting some crappy reviews on amazon.  dunno if its rivals talking poorly about someone elses gear.  all the pH meters seem to have a 5050 feedback

Last time I read those reviews, the negative ones seemed to be mostly complaining about maintaining regimens or life of the electrode. From what I understand, this is normal in all pH meters.

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Tank #7

« on: May 11, 2013, 08:30:15 AM »

Saison Brett is also great - I love a touch of brett in my simple saisons!

Saison-Brett is hands down my favorite beer. I hoard it. Once the 2013 comes out, I'll have a four year vertical tasting. 

Tank 7 is just a all around great beer. I'm lucky to live in KC where it's on tap and nearly every bar in town. Well, every bar I go to.

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Let's talk southern tier

« on: May 11, 2013, 08:25:39 AM »

But, regarding southern tier, once they start going off the beaten path, it gets too sweet and usually not drinkable.

my thoughts exactly.  Not a fan.

Same here. Like narvin said, I'll take a Green Flash for a hoppy/bitter beer over ST any day. Their beers are just "too much". I like to be able to enjoy my beers, not be either drowned in sweetness or punched in the mouth with a ridiculous amount of over the top flavors.

But if I'm not drinking them, there's more for you all!

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Equipment and Software / Re: pH Meter

« on: May 08, 2013, 06:33:29 AM »

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=PH_Meter_Buying_Guide

I think this is the resource you might be looking for. Kai is quite helpful, and would suggest his three part series on understanding pH on that same website.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: A simple way to organize boil additions

« on: May 07, 2013, 08:27:02 AM »

I just fly by the seat of my pants and measure them out right before I need them. Surely I can't be the only one!