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General Homebrew Discussion / A simple way to organize boil additions

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:10:59 PM »

I'm sure others probably do something similar, but I thought I would share how I organize my boil additions:



The containers are Glad 4oz disposables, like these: http://www.amazon.com/GladWare-Round-4-Ounce-Containers-8-Count/dp/B000EGBLBM



Just write the minutes on the lid with sharpie.

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Hop Growing / Re: What do mixture do you use for your hops?

« on: May 06, 2013, 05:54:34 PM »

Miracle Grow potting soil here (in pots). This is my second year and I dumped half of what was left over, pulled any remaining roots then mixed in Miracle Grow soil. I also gave it some regular miracle grow when I first watered them.

FWIW the fertilizer in the potting soil only lasted until around June, then I had to give it some every few weeks.

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Hop Growing / Re: Thoughts on hops in pots

« on: May 06, 2013, 05:24:18 PM »

This is my second year having them in pots. I pulled a bunch of the roots and refrigerated to simulate winter (I'm in Florida) and they are growing well now. I got 1lb from each last year which was more than expected.

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Hop Growing / Hops in pots 2013 (second year)

« on: May 06, 2013, 05:22:01 PM »

I planted March 31st. My cascade are already at about 7 feet!


Cascade at about 5 weeks by ccfoo242, on Flickr

I need to add a third string (I ran out). Since I'm in Florida I refrigerated the roots from January to the end of March. Very happy with how fast they're growing.

My Zeus finally started growing, I had to dig them back up because I put them too deep. So they haven't had as much time as the cascade.


Zeus at about 5 weeks by ccfoo242, on Flickr

These have everything going against them. They are facing west and only get sun from about 2-3pm to sundown. But I think this helps prevent them from burning up in the Florida sun.

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The Pub / Re: Another reason to be a homebrewer

« on: April 22, 2013, 06:04:37 AM »

Last I checked, this wasn't an episode of 24. No beatings needed. So many people this week were worrying this would somehow degrade their 2nd amendment rights but it seems they don't care about the 5th amendment protections that are slowly being chipped away. The way I see it, once you are in custody you won't have your gun so all you have at that point is the 5th amendment.

And before any of you reply, take a deep breath. I'm not defending the guy but in the words of Thomas Paine:

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."

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The Pub / Another reason to be a homebrewer

« on: April 19, 2013, 02:04:03 PM »

Source

Hang in there people of Boston!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Some prohibition era homebrew supplies

« on: April 16, 2013, 06:56:13 AM »

Saw this today on Shorpy:


Washington, D.C., circa 1926. "Thomas R. Shipp Co. -- S.A. Gatti stand, Center Market." Offering malt extract, wine jelly and hops, three items for your Prohibition-era shopping list.

Link to full sized photo: http://www.shorpy.com/node/15083?size=_original#caption

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Adjusting gravity with DME

« on: January 22, 2013, 08:04:41 PM »

The Android app BrewZor Calculator has a tool for adjusting gravity with DME or LME. Enter your current gravity, desired gravity, and wort volume and it tells you how many ounces of DME or LME to add.

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The Pub / Re: Dog penis wine?

« on: January 20, 2013, 07:53:37 AM »

OMG, that's hilarious!

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Equipment and Software / Re: Thermopens on sale

« on: January 19, 2013, 09:00:57 AM »

I bought one of these open-box/refurbished Thermapens last July. It's warrantied as if new and works just the same.

I've had good luck buying other factory reconditioned electronics. As long as its still warrantied then you probably shouldn't worry.

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Going Pro / The Can Van

« on: January 17, 2013, 08:52:48 AM »

Thought some of you would be interested in this.

http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/report/cannery-tow-a-mobile-canning-system-for-craft-beer/1065?tag=main;river


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The Pub / Re: Dog penis wine?

« on: January 16, 2013, 12:05:05 PM »

Red Rocket Not At The Table Wine.

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The Pub / Dog penis wine?

« on: January 16, 2013, 11:13:34 AM »

http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/01/anyone-for-dog-penis-wine/

"It was not immediately clear why the owner of the abattoir kept the body parts, a spokeswoman said. But local media suggested the man could have used the penises as an ingredient in herbal wine due to the belief they could help boost male potency."

Ew...

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Equipment and Software / Re: Re: Digital refractometer

« on: January 15, 2013, 03:41:46 PM »

A friend pointed out that a digital refractometer is actually very inexpensive and practical afterall:

http://www.amazon.com/SBS-SBS-3500-Digital-Hydrometer-0-000-3-0000/dp/B006M49LNA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1358269917

Lol it's on my list right after I order everything Blichmann makes.


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All Grain Brewing / Re: Re: What exactly is...

« on: January 07, 2013, 11:03:43 AM »

Ectoplasmic residue?

Agreed. Now, who you gonna call?

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