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The Pub / Re: What's everyone drinking for Christmas

« on: December 23, 2009, 11:53:52 AM »

On Tap for the holidays

Oktoberfest (soon to be replaced by Schwartz)
Vienna IPA
Pils (soon to be replaced by a wit then Maibock)
RIS

Commercial Bottles (I have a ton more, but here's what I hope to get to during the holidays)

2007 North Coast Old Stock Ale
2008 Bigfoot
Smuttynose Imperial Stout
Stone Old Guardian or Imperial Stout

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The Pub / Re: hey Pinnah we are finally getting hammered

« on: December 22, 2009, 09:14:47 PM »

it 71 here...brrr....

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Malt Conditioning

« on: December 22, 2009, 09:14:13 PM »

I think what Denny is alluding to is what I'm thinking... is this a solution looking for a problem?

I'll try it a few batches from now when I get to one of my house recipes that I know what the output is consistently like and post my results...

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: What kind of yeast do you use for a Wee Heavy

« on: December 22, 2009, 09:10:48 PM »

It's funny how you say it's all about the malt...while I've heard others say it's all about the yeast. I believe it's the malt that is at center stage.

My cellar is right at 60F...do you think that's okay?

ok its the Malt and the Yeast - happy now!!! 

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Concern about lagering.

« on: December 22, 2009, 07:15:58 PM »

wait, you're PRIMARYing at 42-44df?  that's too cold if so, man.

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The Pub / Re: Homebrew chat

« on: December 22, 2009, 07:13:31 PM »

bump

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Two Day Brew Day

« on: December 22, 2009, 10:57:13 AM »

You could also do an overnight mash and eliminate some of the cooling/ reheating and moving stuff around.

i've a friend who often overnight mashes and all his beers end up overattenuating...

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Going from 10 gallons to 220 gallons

« on: December 22, 2009, 08:08:57 AM »

House stir plate

tornado stir plate!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Going from 10 gallons to 220 gallons

« on: December 21, 2009, 02:56:06 PM »

How long will it take to come up with 6.3 liters of Delerium Tremens yeast slurry? Thats going to be a big starter.

easy! 4 full carboys on stir plates and you're set!

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All Things Food / Re: What's cookin' for the Holidays folks?

« on: December 21, 2009, 02:40:41 PM »

nuttin special - just the traditional rib roast and all the fixins, a nice napa cabernet to go with it (this is after many pints while playing cornhole during the cooking of the roast).

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: What kind of yeast do you use for a Wee Heavy

« on: December 21, 2009, 02:38:57 PM »

kinda have to use 1728 on a wee heavy, this one is almost all about the yeast.

if you use 002, it'll be more like an English BW, IMO...

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: London Ale Yeast Wyeast 1028 question?

« on: December 21, 2009, 07:41:10 AM »

1028 is a great one to use for Old Ale, IMO - its a strong fermentor, and is the more subtle of the popular English strains, so if you're looking for a ton of esters, might not be the best choice for you.  Slightly minerally, nicely balanced profile with just enough aromatics to make sure you know its British without going overboard.

Avery uses it in Old Jubilation, if that helps any...

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Equipment and Software / Re: Regulator Gasket

« on: December 19, 2009, 09:59:14 AM »

yeah - it is inlaid in the stem that connects the regulator to the tank.

the only one I have right now is in use, so I'll have to wait until my tank kicks to take a measurement.

my other regulators all use the nylon disc.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Regulator Gasket

« on: December 18, 2009, 08:35:25 PM »

reason why is that is the ONLY thing I need from micromatic at the moment thus it will cost me $6 in shipping +tax, whereas I need a few things from McMaster Carr already, which would substantially cut down the shipping cost.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Regulator Gasket

« on: December 18, 2009, 12:24:01 PM »

danke.

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/regulators-parts-pid-440-17Q.html