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Zymurgy / Re: Awesome magazine
« on: April 24, 2013, 07:17:17 AM »With everything that the AHA does for members, the annual dues are a steal.
Couldn't have said it better.
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Couldn't have said it better.
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Homebrew Competitions / Re: NHC regional experiences
« on: April 22, 2013, 12:14:06 PM »I believe that all the 1st round judging has taken place right? Does that mean maybe this week the AHA will post 1st round results? May 4th is too far away!!
All of the regionals have to get their results to Janis and she has to process all of them. Be patient, young grasshopper.
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Ingredients / Re: Hop addition question
« on: April 21, 2013, 07:49:36 PM »
I'll second Denny. Brew it as is for now - give yourself to learn some more and then start tweaking things.
Welcome to the obsession!
Welcome to the obsession!
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Dead Space
« on: April 19, 2013, 06:39:50 AM »
Not everyone picks up the kettle and dumps it out.
I would venture to guess that most people don't actually. I have a spigot on my kettle that drains through a hop stopper screen.
I would venture to guess that most people don't actually. I have a spigot on my kettle that drains through a hop stopper screen.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Time can do amazing work on your beer.....remember????
« on: April 18, 2013, 01:42:22 PM »
I had a BDSA that didn't finish dry enough for me (1.028). So I pitched a smack pack of Brett Lambicus. For a while it tasted like a leather glove. No joke! Now it is one of my best beers - cherry pies and the whole bit. 
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The Pub / Re: Reinheitsgebot craziness
« on: April 18, 2013, 07:05:34 AM »Not to mention the fact, that I also really love a well brewed Dopplebock or a fresh Pilsner.
You're making me thirsty Ron!
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The Pub / Re: Why beer ratings are great & awards are overrated
« on: April 17, 2013, 04:53:22 AM »
Interesting indeed.
Of the gold medal winners I did get to try at GABF last year, I can't say I was underwhelmed by any of them. In fact, that's what got me turned on to Green Flash.
Of the gold medal winners I did get to try at GABF last year, I can't say I was underwhelmed by any of them. In fact, that's what got me turned on to Green Flash.
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Preboil Gravity off
« on: April 15, 2013, 07:41:34 AM »My preboil OG is consistently off by about 10, example 1.040 is 1.030, etc. Always seems to roll this way, nay ideas?
Take your gravity at 20°C, not at 100°C.
+1
Also, I've found a preboil gravity reading to be utterly useless and a complete waste of time.
Really? Why?
Also, have you checked your hydrometer's calibration in water?
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Equipment and Software / Re: Thermometers - Calibration
« on: April 15, 2013, 06:29:19 AM »
Check the thermometer in ice water and boiling water. Should read 32* and 212* or less (depending on your altitude).
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Acetaldehyde
« on: April 13, 2013, 07:21:01 PM »If you find some acetaldehyde you can sometimes mitigate it with an even warmer rest than your diacetyl rest. Acetaldehyde has a boiling temp of around 72f IIRC. so it will gas out if you keep the finished beer there for a couple days.
For reals? I think this just blew my mind.
Or maybe it's the wine I'm drinking.
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Acetaldehyde
« on: April 12, 2013, 04:37:39 AM »
I usually taste my hydrometer samples.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Lagering in corny kegs
« on: April 12, 2013, 04:35:09 AM »We have three now50 gallons lagering in corny kegs as I type this.I really need another chest freezer and more kegs so I can do this...That sounds ridiculously awesome.
I'm picking up a new freezer tomorrow for this exact purpose.
You won't regret it!
You guys are enablers!
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Homebrew Competitions / Joel's Ride - Homebrew Competition for Charity - June 2, 2013
« on: April 11, 2013, 06:39:11 PM »
Hey oh everybody!
I would like to invite you all to enter a competition I am organizing in Kansas City. This competition is being sponsored by the Kansas City Bier Meisters and the BJCP. It is being run in conjunction with a local charity, Joel's Ride.
Joel's Ride is an annual bike ride in honor of Joel Winston, a craft beer enthusiast who lost his battle with cancer in 2006. This ride attracted 120 bikers last year and was featured on the local news.
All proceeds from this competition will go to the charity and competition awards will be presented June 2, the day of the ride.
I encourage all of you to enter here: http://www.kcbiermeisters.org/joelsride/ More details on entry deadlines are at that site. The KC area has very good judges, so if you are looking for good feedback on your beers, this is a great place to get it and support a good cause!
More information about Joel's Ride can be found here: http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/JoelsRideForJustice.html
So get over there and enter your beers! Cheers!
I would like to invite you all to enter a competition I am organizing in Kansas City. This competition is being sponsored by the Kansas City Bier Meisters and the BJCP. It is being run in conjunction with a local charity, Joel's Ride.
Joel's Ride is an annual bike ride in honor of Joel Winston, a craft beer enthusiast who lost his battle with cancer in 2006. This ride attracted 120 bikers last year and was featured on the local news.
All proceeds from this competition will go to the charity and competition awards will be presented June 2, the day of the ride.
I encourage all of you to enter here: http://www.kcbiermeisters.org/joelsride/ More details on entry deadlines are at that site. The KC area has very good judges, so if you are looking for good feedback on your beers, this is a great place to get it and support a good cause!
More information about Joel's Ride can be found here: http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/JoelsRideForJustice.html
So get over there and enter your beers! Cheers!
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Lagering in corny kegs
« on: April 11, 2013, 01:47:17 PM »50 gallons lagering in corny kegs as I type this.I really need another chest freezer and more kegs so I can do this...That sounds ridiculously awesome.
I'm picking up a new freezer tomorrow for this exact purpose.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Lagering in corny kegs
« on: April 11, 2013, 12:54:43 PM »I can't remember the last time I lagered in anything else. Works great.
Same here!