Messages

8206

All Grain Brewing / Re: Grain Depth

« on: February 01, 2010, 03:18:10 PM »

Once you do it, you'll see that it's a LOT easier than it may sound now.

8207

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pellet hops and whole hops

« on: February 01, 2010, 01:11:56 PM »

Nice Denny. Could you let us know when that happens this fall.

It actually happens several times, depending on variety and source.

8208

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: anyone by chance

« on: February 01, 2010, 01:11:19 PM »

Oh, I'll come clean sometime soon. You guys are all gonna think I'm crazy when I do, though. Especially given the advice I gave in this thread. 

Keith, I don't think any of us need any more convincing....

8209

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pellet hops and whole hops

« on: February 01, 2010, 12:38:59 PM »

Unless one knows the hop farmer, it's hard to do that,

Around here, it's not as hard as in other places.  I call Dave Wills at Freshops, find out when he's picking up hops from the farmers, and order then!

8210

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pellet hops and whole hops

« on: February 01, 2010, 10:54:32 AM »

I also need to bag my whole hops as not to clog up in my system, but pellet hops can be boiled loose. I prefer whole hops over pellet hops. Not too sure if there is any significant difference between the two, but I believe whole hops are less oxidized due to processing of pellets.

If you have absolutely guaranteed fresh whole hops, I agree.  But in general I find pellets store better and stay fresher longer.  I always buy continental hops as pellets.

8211

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: anyone by chance

« on: February 01, 2010, 10:17:55 AM »

There was a guy here in OR who opened a brewery after hitting the lottery.  In a few years, he was broke....

8212

The Pub / Re: I HATE dentists.

« on: February 01, 2010, 10:16:24 AM »

For the record, I turn 58 on Valentine's Day, so I'm a bit sensitive!    Today, I feel like 78!

8213

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: anyone by chance

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:55:37 AM »

Some friends are starting up a brewery here.  I asked them if they were buying used equipment and they said the price differential between new and used was so small that they were buying new.  That way they could also get a system tailored to their needs.  They've spent the last 9 months with investors and lawyers and hope to be running in another 3-4 months.  Apparently, it's been a very expensive process.

8214

Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Blowing off too much yeast?

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:16:04 AM »

That one should have been down to 1.027

Should have?  Sez who?? 

8215

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: anyone by chance

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:13:38 AM »

There's an old saying that to make a small fortune in brewing, start with a large fortune.

8216

General Homebrew Discussion / Re: pellet hops and whole hops

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:10:03 AM »

In terms of effect on the beer, not much if anything.  In terms of usage, it kinda depends on your system.  For one of my kettles, I need to bag whole hops, but pellets can go in loose.  For the other one, both need to be bagged.  For some people, neither need bagging.

8217

The Pub / Re: I HATE dentists.

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:08:28 AM »

Geez, man, you say that like 58 is old! 

8218

Questions about the forum? / Re: Another area / forum?

« on: February 01, 2010, 09:07:31 AM »

I think that would be the way to go, Kai.  So, dean, if you want to do a brew of the month, go ahead and organize it!  

8219

Equipment and Software / Re: Circular vs Rectangular Mash Tun

« on: January 31, 2010, 01:20:23 PM »

As for the corners and dough in, I use a large wire whip and have absolutely no problems with dough balls.

I use a large metal spoon and likewise no doughballs.

8220

All Grain Brewing / Re: Water Report

« on: January 31, 2010, 01:18:18 PM »

I assume you want to test the water that you're actually using to brew...the filtered water.