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All Things Food / Re: Fish Batter Etc?
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:13:32 am »
I like rice four for beer batter....seems a little lighter and crisper.
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Equipment and Software / Re: Brew kettle thoughts
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:09:24 am »My opinon, get as mch pot as you reasonably can afford.
That was our philosophy back in the 60s, too.....
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Equipment and Software / Re: Vacuum Sealers
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:08:15 am »Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the advice.
I bought a bottom of the line Foodsaver at Bimart for about $50. I've been using it for several years now and I'm pleased with it.
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Equipment and Software / Re: pH meter questions
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:06:54 am »
Thanks....I know I can get it a lot cheaper on the internet, but I've got beaucoup gift certificates for the LHBS. I'm just gonna get what he's got.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pH Meters
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:04:13 am »
Well, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the pH51. May not be the best meter out there, but it looks like it will fulfill my needs....and besides, my BIL is paying for it! 
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Membership
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:01:25 am »Been meaning to do this for a few months. I just signed up!
Did it through the Homebrewers Association site. Am I too expect something from USPS?
I assume they'll mail you your membership card and other stuff, like a list of places that support the pub discount.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Most difficult / easiest styles to get right?
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:00:29 am »Most difficult - Light lager - Helles - can't hide anything in there. Faults stick out like a sore thumb.
Agreed.
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Beer Recipes / Re: Let's see some dunkel recipes
« on: February 16, 2010, 09:54:26 am »
Mine just passed 3 weeks in primary and I'm about to give it a "whether it needs it or not" d rest. I'll xfer it by this weekend, so then I'll have an idea how it tastes.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: adding sugar...
« on: February 16, 2010, 09:50:52 am »I will set my additions out on a table with my timer and brew utensils.
Bittering hops in a bowl
Aroma hops in a Different bowl
Sugars
final additions like whirlfloc and nutrients in another little shotglass
Then I just go down the line up and usually don't forget anything
I do something similar, but I use zip lock bags with the time of the addition written on them.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pH Meters
« on: February 15, 2010, 02:11:30 pm »I have had 2 of these: http://www.hannainst.com/usa/prods2.cfm?id=031003&ProdCode=HI 98128 although it was 0.01 accuracy when I got it. The first lasted several years. The second only lasted 1-2 years, but I didn't store it in the storage solution.
Now I have a Milwaukee.
Get the calibrating solution in 16 oz bottles from your local science supply store.
What model of Milwaukee, Tom?
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Equipment and Software / Re: pH meter questions
« on: February 15, 2010, 02:09:37 pm »
Thanks, Kai. I just noticed that thread and posted some questions there.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pH Meters
« on: February 15, 2010, 02:08:03 pm »
I just posted some similar questions in the equipment section, but I'll repeat them here....I'm looking at a Milwaukee pH51 at the LHBS. According to Kai's buyers guide, I should be looking for an accuracy of .01ish. If I read this correctly (http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/pdf/pH51.pdf), the pH 51 is only .1? All I'm really interested in is mash pH, and Kai's writeup implies that might be OK for that that purpose. Anybody used this model?
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Equipment and Software / pH meter questions
« on: February 15, 2010, 01:11:52 pm »
Due to the generosity of my wife and BIL, I've got bucks to burn at the LHBS (well, gift certificates, anyway). I'm totally stocked up on brewing supplies, so I think I'm gonna pick up a pH meter. The one he sells is the Milwaukee pH51. Anybody have any experience with this brand? And any tips you can give me for using it? I assume I'll want to pull a sample and cool it down as opposed to just sticking the meter in the mash?
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All Things Food / Re: Beer Cheese Soup
« on: February 14, 2010, 12:15:34 pm »
BTW, if you use a stick blender instead of a blender or food processor, it's a lot easier.
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The Pub / Re: Happy B-Day Denny!!!!!!!
« on: February 14, 2010, 12:03:47 pm »Well it sounds like you are going to celebrate like a professional at least!
That's the intention....TOMORROW I'll have the professional hangover!
BTW, I can't be the only one with a birthday today....Happy Birthday to the rest of you, too!