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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Who's going to NHC?
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:09:51 pm »
Will be there. Club night table and all. Look for "Cross Street Irregulars".
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The Pub / Re: Is Staples your office supply store?
« on: May 31, 2013, 10:33:07 am »
Wow, that's surprising. I thought the only response to your smear campaign would be to sue you for defamation!
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The Pub / Re: Frivolous Magic Hat Lawsuit
« on: May 31, 2013, 08:13:12 am »
This is why we can't have nice things hot coffee.
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The Pub / Re: Frivolous Magic Hat Lawsuit
« on: May 31, 2013, 04:56:27 am »
The legal system, like politics and the corporate world, is a necessary part of society. Unfortunately, in practice they all favor the person with the most money.
It's also designed specifically to grow the influence of the system itself, instead of being a means to an end. But lawyers aren't the first to abuse their power.
It's also designed specifically to grow the influence of the system itself, instead of being a means to an end. But lawyers aren't the first to abuse their power.
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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: New Belgium Rolle Bolle
« on: May 25, 2013, 11:43:51 pm »
Ha. Tell the natives in the Caribbean who grow that stuff that their fruit is now the domain of the most WASPy millionaire out there.
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Beer got darker once kegged
« on: May 25, 2013, 11:40:30 pm »
Oxidation can cause darkening, but that seems pretty extreme. Did your yeast slurry have any water added that would ligtetn the color?
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Beer Recipes / Re: Low gravity saison
« on: May 25, 2013, 11:31:22 pm »
Lactic acid in a Saison can be good, but not for the reason you think. Lowering the pH of the wort below the recommended range does not necessarily result in a lower post-fermentation pH. In fact, a low kettle pH can inhibit fermentation and result in a higher beer pH. For a light colored Saison where there's little acidity in the grist, many water profiles need some acidity. However, 2-4% acid malt won't add any noticeable flavor to the beer. The "twang" you're tasting is probably a result of getting the wort to the proper starting pH and letting the yeast do its job.
If you actually want to add lactic acid for a slightly sour flavor, do it after fermentation or use an acid producing bacteria.
If you actually want to add lactic acid for a slightly sour flavor, do it after fermentation or use an acid producing bacteria.
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The Pub / Re: American Brewery Architecture
« on: May 24, 2013, 02:24:22 pm »
Yep. They had tours of it during Baltimore Beer Week last year. As you know, it's not a brewery anymore, but the redevelopment saved a lot of the original features: http://inhabitat.com/humanims-baltimore-headquarters-re-uses-the-historic-american-brewery-building-to-help-revitalize-a-troubled-neighborhood/baltimore-brewery-humanim-reuse-recycle-wan-awards-lobby/
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Equipment and Software / Dead fridge, brought back to life!
« on: May 24, 2013, 11:49:21 am »
My kegerator stopped working last week. It wouldn't chill and the only noise it made was a loud click every few minutes. This is exactly what happened to my last chest freezer that died, which I replaced. This was a lot worse, though, since I have the fridge built into a larger bar and replacing it would be a total PITA.
I decided to do some more research and it sounded like it could just be the start relay. I found the right part and ordered from repairclinic.com, and lo and behold, it works again. So if your fridge/freezer won't start and you don't hear any noise from the compressor, you might be able to fix it for cheap instead of throwing it out.
I decided to do some more research and it sounded like it could just be the start relay. I found the right part and ordered from repairclinic.com, and lo and behold, it works again. So if your fridge/freezer won't start and you don't hear any noise from the compressor, you might be able to fix it for cheap instead of throwing it out.
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Questions about the forum? / Re: Missing avatars
« on: May 21, 2013, 08:49:26 am »
Today is the first time I've seen avatars all week.
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The Pub / Re: Oh what a tangled web we weave...
« on: May 20, 2013, 08:43:06 am »
MillerCoors appears about 5 times in the legal copy, though. They might be shooting themselves in the foot here 
Of course, for anyone who likes blue moon this could be a positive brand association.
I think the $5 off of PRODUCE is the funny part. Kind of like the Publishers Clearing House "No Purchase Necessary" to enter (as required by law), except that all of their ads imply that you'll have a better chance to win if you buy magazines. They've had to settle claims with the justice department multiple times over that.
Of course, for anyone who likes blue moon this could be a positive brand association.I think the $5 off of PRODUCE is the funny part. Kind of like the Publishers Clearing House "No Purchase Necessary" to enter (as required by law), except that all of their ads imply that you'll have a better chance to win if you buy magazines. They've had to settle claims with the justice department multiple times over that.
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Ingredients / Re: 3 hour dry hop?
« on: May 17, 2013, 09:56:15 pm »
I tried a 3 minute dry hop in some Miller Lite once. Tasted like Miller Lite with floaties.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Cowboy Brewers
« on: May 16, 2013, 07:10:40 pm »How about this guy.
God, that shirt is hideous.
Nice Baltimore Beer Week shirt just left of that pimp...
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Equipment and Software / Re: need tips how to really clean out a Blickmann Therminator
« on: May 15, 2013, 09:03:58 pm »
I'll post this awesome display of hop stopping one more time
