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Equipment and Software / Re: Canner
« on: May 09, 2013, 08:17:52 PM »
Honestly i dont see how this is less tedious then bottling. how much does a rack of cans cost?
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All Grain Brewing / Re: REALLY no sparge
« on: May 09, 2013, 08:00:03 PM »
could you bake part of it(say 25%) and then use a regular mash for the rest? im sure you will lose something important from this brew by not baking the bread.
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The Pub / Re: Why I run Windows
« on: May 09, 2013, 02:52:12 PM »
SSD has its own pitfalls. im not convinced the technology is 100% stable yet. but it sure is getting there:)
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All Grain Brewing / Re: REALLY no sparge
« on: May 09, 2013, 02:46:17 PM »
how big of a batch where you aiming for? this seems like a really cool idea. Ive heard of similiar recipes with bread added as a starch source.
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Equipment and Software / Re: IC Water Waste
« on: May 09, 2013, 01:40:00 PM »
My buddy and i run the IC into a rainwater collection bin. that way things arnt too hot when he decides to use the water on his plants. Works pretty good:)
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Equipment and Software / Re: PBW
« on: May 09, 2013, 12:48:17 PM »
Most plastics i have experience with will crack when they have been warmed and cooled quickly too many times. I think the main point here is no matter what material you use, it will have a failure story that is dangerous attached too it. Just be cautious and aware and you can save you or someone you love a very dangerous experience.
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Equipment and Software / Re: PBW
« on: May 09, 2013, 12:27:37 PM »
Ive always soaked my carboys with a little bleach and cool water when i want to get them super clean. Id also suggest something like
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/carboy-cleaner.html
IT works the balls and is leaps and bounds ahead of a carboy brush.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/carboy-cleaner.html
IT works the balls and is leaps and bounds ahead of a carboy brush.
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Ingredients / Re: Christmas Beer
« on: May 08, 2013, 06:49:51 PM »
I bet using fresh mint as a secondary fermentor addition for a small period of time for the aroma would be good. but i couldnt imagine minty tasting beer being very fun to drink more then one at a time.
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Equipment and Software / Re: Upgrade
« on: May 08, 2013, 06:45:49 PM »How about a nice scale to measure hops and salts? Or equipment to make yeast starters?
+1 to this. if you plan on making high gravity beers, a stirplate will be great. personally i would get the immersion chiller. i didnt use one for the first 10 batches i did. after using it twice i cant figure out how i got by without one.
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Equipment and Software / Re: pH Meter
« on: May 08, 2013, 06:40:23 PM »http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=PH_Meter_Buying_GuidePerfect, thanks!
I think this is the resource you might be looking for. Kai is quite helpful, and would suggest his three part series on understanding pH on that same website.
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Outdoor draft system
« on: May 07, 2013, 02:49:23 PM »
why not put your lines in a pipe, seal the bottom so its waterproof with a spigot, and then poor in cold water a few minutes before you want to start drinking outside? when your done just empty the water out of the pipe and refill when you want too?
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Equipment and Software / Re: pH Meter
« on: May 07, 2013, 02:28:34 PM »
Ok, how about "About how much should i expect to spend for a decent pH meter that will do the things i am told i should want it to do?"
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Homebrew Clubs / Re: No East End Long Island Homebrew Clubs?
« on: May 07, 2013, 01:50:55 PM »
well my thought was if you become part of that club and do meetings on different nights, that way people can attend both if they have the ability. like if they do the second wednesday of every month maybe you could try and get the people more local to you in that same club to meet on the fourth wednesday of every month closer to where you are, thereby allowing more meetings. i guess in the end it sounds selfish, but people may bite:)
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Equipment and Software / Re: pH Meter
« on: May 07, 2013, 12:52:05 PM »
Still hoping for some helpful info on this subject:)
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Homebrew Clubs / Re: No East End Long Island Homebrew Clubs?
« on: May 07, 2013, 11:39:50 AM »
why not ask them if the have members in your area and see if they will do a smaller meeting closer to your local that you can attend easier?
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