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The Pub / Re: song title game
« on: February 26, 2013, 09:56:13 am »
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The Pub / Re: Sake Makers In Japan Try Their Hand At Craft Brewing
« on: February 26, 2013, 09:54:30 am »
Kiuchi Hitachino Nest is one of my favorite beers. Too bad it is like $6.00 for a 12 oz bottle (at Bev Mo). :0(
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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 2/16 Edition
« on: February 15, 2013, 06:13:17 pm »
No brewing this weekend. Enjoying SF Beer week. Did transfer a keg of pils and starting to carb it up.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: making a yeast starter with distilled water
« on: February 13, 2013, 01:18:23 pm »I think you're over-thinking this. You don't need to worry about pH since you aren't mashing, and you don't need to worry about flavor since you won't be drinking the starter. Biologically, I think it would have to be better to use the hard water since it's closer to being isotonic.
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Ingredients / Re: honey malt
« on: February 12, 2013, 09:47:58 am »
In my Saison it is right about 2.5% and I can taste it, though it is not by any means a dominate flavor. When I doubled it one time to about 5% I found very noticeable.
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: morebeer reconditioned corny kegs
« on: February 11, 2013, 11:20:49 am »
I have bought almost all my kegs from morebeer and they usually come in great condition. At one point I ordered three and two of them had the same problem as you had. Did just about everything to them with no luck. I don't live to far the morebeer store so I was able to drive them over. They were very good about returning them. Actually the guy at the store was pretty surprised they got shipped out in that condition.
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Ingredients / Re: honey malt
« on: February 11, 2013, 11:15:25 am »I think crystal malt for caramel and honey for honeyCompletely agree.
I have a Sasion recipe that I use about 2 oz of honey malt in. It leaves a nice light honey sweetness but still comes out very dry (usually 1.004 -1.006). At one point when I wanted to see what honey malt would do I doubled the amount, still came out pretty dry but left a very strong sweetness throwing off the complexity. I don't use it a lot but it does add a nice specific flavor that can had an interesting touch in moderation.
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The Pub / song title game
« on: January 23, 2013, 10:27:50 pm »
World in my Eyes- Depeche Mode
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Looking for a Good Online Supply Store
« on: January 21, 2013, 08:50:53 am »
I agree that your location is super important. Being from California I usual get my stuff within two to three days (from the time they ship it) from just about any shop California I order from. Here are my favorites:
Morebeer- Pros: good selection, good prices, love the $59 free shipping (regular shipping is not too bad either), friendly help. Also, they have a shop in Irvine, don't know how close that is to you, but if you are between LA and SD can't be too far. Cons, they run out stuff sometimes which blows. Also, usually takes them a few days to actually ship, sometimes it's fast but sometimes it can take them up to 5 days. www.morebeer.com
Williams Brewing- Pros: Order placed by 4 pm ship the next day, so I usually can get my stuff within 2 to 3 days of ordering. Nice website, good but not amazing selection. Reasonable shipping rates. Cons: Prices are a little higher, but not crazy. Service is good for shipping etc, brew knowledge is just ok if you need help since they are an internet only based shop. www.williamsbrewing.com
The Beverage People- Pros: Pros: Really great service and family own. Fast, flat rate shipping. Solid inventory. Cons: princes are a little higher but again not crazy, website could be a lot better. thebeveragepeople.com.
I also use Northern Brewer now and then because of there selection, but less so since they stopped flat rate shipping. I have also used Rebel Brewer, Brewers Warehouse, and Midwest Supply. All of which have done a great job. Though I do try to keep it in California if I can.
Good luck!!!
Morebeer- Pros: good selection, good prices, love the $59 free shipping (regular shipping is not too bad either), friendly help. Also, they have a shop in Irvine, don't know how close that is to you, but if you are between LA and SD can't be too far. Cons, they run out stuff sometimes which blows. Also, usually takes them a few days to actually ship, sometimes it's fast but sometimes it can take them up to 5 days. www.morebeer.com
Williams Brewing- Pros: Order placed by 4 pm ship the next day, so I usually can get my stuff within 2 to 3 days of ordering. Nice website, good but not amazing selection. Reasonable shipping rates. Cons: Prices are a little higher, but not crazy. Service is good for shipping etc, brew knowledge is just ok if you need help since they are an internet only based shop. www.williamsbrewing.com
The Beverage People- Pros: Pros: Really great service and family own. Fast, flat rate shipping. Solid inventory. Cons: princes are a little higher but again not crazy, website could be a lot better. thebeveragepeople.com.
I also use Northern Brewer now and then because of there selection, but less so since they stopped flat rate shipping. I have also used Rebel Brewer, Brewers Warehouse, and Midwest Supply. All of which have done a great job. Though I do try to keep it in California if I can.
Good luck!!!
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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 1/11 Edition
« on: January 10, 2013, 08:37:36 am »
Brewing a Sam Adams Clone on Sunday. It's my Dad favorite beer so I would like to get it some close. He only drinks that or pasifico so....
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General Homebrew Discussion / Cold Steeping Dark Grains
« on: December 19, 2012, 06:41:30 am »
I do a cold steep for my CDA, which is a clone of Deschutes Hop in the Dark. From what I read they do a cold steep. Can't say it makes a difference but my beer comes out pretty darn good so I am happy. Only beer I do this for. I usually add the grains to about 2 gallons of water and let sit over night, then remove and let drain, then add to my sparge water.
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