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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: 1056 and US 05

« on: October 13, 2010, 06:52:02 AM »

They are said to be the same.  The Chico Ale yeast is Wyeast-1056, WLP-001, and US-05 (used to be US-56, but I think they were asked to change that ).

A friend who makes excellent beer did a test where the wort was split in 3 fermenters, and each was fermented with one of the above.  They were all similar, but there was subtle differences in the beers.  US-05 was slightly drier, and maybe with a little tartness in the background.  1056 and 001 were closer in flavor, and I can't remember the differences now.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: First all grain batch

« on: October 13, 2010, 03:45:55 AM »

Fuller’s uses flaked corn in a good percentage of their brews.  The recipe looks fine; with proper fermentation temperature you'll have a good brew on your hands. 

Fullers used flaked maize for a time but changed back to all barley malt probably in the early mid-90's.  I have a copy of Dave Line's "Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy", first published in 1978, and there is no corn in his recipe.

The Brewing Network show CYBI covered the Fullers ESB a while back and the podcast had John Keeling as the featured  interview.  There was also a Zymurgy article "Secrets of Brewing ESB" in the Sept/Oct 2008 issue by John Keeling.    No flaked maize was listed in the ingredients, and John Keeling should know, as he is the head brewer at Fullers. 

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: What is the best way to remove stubborn labels from bottles?

« on: October 12, 2010, 02:50:07 PM »

I use the oxyclean in hot water overnight procedure.  If this does not work, those bottles are returned for the deposit, as they are not worth the trouble.

I do the same with either pbw or oxyclean, if they don't come off they go into the recycle bin.

At $0.10 a bottle, you don't expend much extra time or energy if the label does not come off. 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: More Blending.

« on: October 12, 2010, 10:41:13 AM »

I needed to take a keg to work in a hurry ...

Had to do a double take on that.  Where I worked, that was not allowed. 

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: What is the best way to remove stubborn labels from bottles?

« on: October 12, 2010, 08:17:38 AM »

I use the oxyclean in hot water overnight procedure.  If this does not work, those bottles are returned for the deposit, as they are not worth the trouble.

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Beer Travel / Re: Chicago this weekend

« on: October 11, 2010, 07:58:22 PM »

I really enjoyed the Publican.  The chef has Blackbird, a high end place, and we have not been there.  Avec is his small plates and Mediteranean influenced place, which we always try to have a meal at when in Chicago.  Avec has some interesting bottled beers on the list.

I will have to look up the new place, and try it.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Keggle False Bottom

« on: October 11, 2010, 07:49:43 PM »

I recirculate with the pump. 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: BC Canada Homebrew Laws

« on: October 11, 2010, 07:00:24 PM »

I was beginning to suspect google has it misplaced on the map, and now your comment makes me think so even more, Jeff.  Go to google maps and look up Sechelt - it's in the wrong spot, isn't it?

Google maps is wrong.  Mapquest has it on a highway near the coast/bay.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Keggle False Bottom

« on: October 11, 2010, 11:18:48 AM »

Thanks, I didn't know they still made them. Why do you like it better?
Slits are supposed to clog less than holes. Do you need the support underneath when using it in a keggle?

The Sabco lets too much grain through, as it does not fit as well to my keg.  The Pico has a good tight fit.
I have never tried to use it without the support grid. 

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Equipment and Software / Re: Keggle False Bottom

« on: October 11, 2010, 09:54:44 AM »

I have a Sabco and a Pico.  Like the Pico better.

This is like the one I have, but mine has copper screens.
http://www.homebrewing.org/Stainless-Steel-PICO-style-keg-kettle-false-bottom_p_1010.html

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Beer Travel / Re: Chicago this weekend

« on: October 11, 2010, 09:51:18 AM »

Revolution Brewing was good on the trip we made there.

The Publican if you want high end gastropub food and drop some dollars.

Local Option is said to be good, but I have not been.

Edit
Sheffields was also a great stop.  The BBQ was very good.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 10/8 Edition

« on: October 10, 2010, 06:02:18 PM »

Nothing due to other issues.  Will keg a mild on Columbus day, and do some other cellar work.  Might be a few weeks before the next brew.

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Equipment and Software / Re: kettle ball valve sanitization

« on: October 10, 2010, 05:33:17 PM »

I will state that I have one of those nice Blichmann 3 piece ball valves that you can disassemble and clean.  After 3 years or so I might take it apart and look to see it there is gunk built up. 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: First Yeast Starter

« on: October 10, 2010, 05:31:04 PM »

To get the right amount of yeast cells for your beer, this is a great tool to use, and I always do use it.   It is from some random guy.   
http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

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Equipment and Software / Re: kettle ball valve sanitization

« on: October 10, 2010, 01:57:31 PM »

I recirculate boiling wort using a pump.   You can get a pan or pot and use it to recirculate some boiling wort, and that should do the job.