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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Fermcap-S The good and the bad.

« on: April 01, 2011, 06:26:01 PM »

I have used Fermcap-S in 50 batches of beer, and have never had any problems with it.  In fact, it's the same bottle that has lasted for 50 batches, and may well last for 50 more.

I only recently started using it in the boil (last 20 batches or so) and was pleased to find that it was doubly useful.  I've also had success using Fermcap-S to knock down the foam when making maple syrup, although I had to add it several times.  

I really like the product, and highly recommend it to anybody out there.  It works great in wine, too!

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The Pub / Re: Heat Wave?

« on: February 13, 2011, 07:37:34 PM »

After a couple weeks of -15 temperatures, yesterday was about 40 degrees and I brewed in my T-shirt.  I saw two little kids (ages 3 and 5, probably) running around Walmart with shorts and t-shirts on.  Only in Minnesota, only in Walmart! 

Today was 45 and just unbelievable.  I almost went out to check for hop shoots!

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The Pub / Re: Worst Homebrew Ever!

« on: February 13, 2011, 07:35:15 PM »

I attempted to make alcoholic root beer - that was a big mistake!

A buddy gave me a 5-year old extract kit with about 3 lb of corn sugar and some DME.  Even though I knew better, I thought "what the hell" and brewed it.  DUMPER! 

Those were about the worst.  It's kind of nice to brew 1-2 horrible batches, so everything else looks good by comparison!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: 2011 Brewing Goals

« on: December 31, 2010, 01:35:14 PM »

I want to brew to hit my personal quota (100 gal), and nail down 1-2 more "house ales."

Share more homebrew, and spread the gospel of craft beer.

I'm teaching a beginning brewing class in January so that will be a good start! 

Finally brew some lagers. 

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Wyeast 1450

« on: February 06, 2010, 07:59:38 PM »

Agreed.

I'd like to know what the mechanism is that can make that happen.

I'm thinking it's "yeast-schmoo" or something along those lines.  Eh? 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: How much did you brew in 2009?

« on: January 08, 2010, 10:11:17 PM »

I'm sad to say that I only got in twelve 5-gallon batches for a total of 60 gallons.  That's pretty weak!  In my defense, we had our 2nd son born in May, so things have gotten pretty crazy around here.  I did recently upgrade to a keg system, which makes we want to brew as much as possible.  Shooting for at least twice that amount this year!

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The Pub / Re: Howdy everybody!

« on: November 07, 2009, 07:56:49 AM »

Hey guys!  Just wanted to drop a quick hello and check in.  Now I'm off to MASH in - Dean Larson's SNCA.  Cheers!