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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: 2 week Diacetyl rest?

« on: April 19, 2013, 09:23:53 AM »

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what they said.

My only advice is to make sure not to open the fermenter, even to take a gravity reading.  If it will be out for 2 weeks, it will finish.  Don't risk the chance of a fruit fly or bacteria by taking a reading.

Dave

+1

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Beer Recipes / Re: Hopping a Kolsch

« on: April 18, 2013, 09:41:47 AM »

I would think a good FWH charge would be sufficient.  I've only had Reissdorf and Gaffel, they are pretty clean with low to medium hop flavor.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Greetings from Florida

« on: April 18, 2013, 09:21:29 AM »

Welcome to the forum.  A lot of knowledge here!  Enjoy!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: budweiser yes, but kind of cool

« on: April 18, 2013, 04:28:02 AM »

Noticed the link for the 15 best beers in the world.  Most of them are Imperial Stouts.  Didn't know that Bourbon County Stout was no longer being made.  Too bad.  Expensive, but quite an awesome beer.

Bourbon County Stout is still being made. The Rare Bourbon County Stout is what was retired.

Thanks for the correction Kyle. 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Topping off a fermenter

« on: April 18, 2013, 04:27:03 AM »

Most of the time I don't.  I don't recall ever having a problem either.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Belgian Stout Critique/Help?

« on: April 17, 2013, 10:11:11 AM »

I goofed up late last year and pitched the Unibroue yeast into my strong stout.  It's actually pretty good.  The OG was a little higher than you're shooting for, but the grain bill is similar.  I also add chocolate, molasses and honey but in your case I think the D-180 would be a nice addition.

It was never intended to be a Belgian-style beer, so the hops are all Fuggles and EKG.  It's not too heavily hopped anyway.

Typically with my Belgians I use a lot of Styrian Goldings.  Some Strisselspalt.  Sometimes whatever noble hops I have on hand.  I've used magnum for bittering.  I think I may have used nugget in my last blonde.

I've had DuPont's stout and it is bone dry.  I guess it just depends on what kind of yeast you use.  The character will vary.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: New brew pot suggestions

« on: April 17, 2013, 10:06:09 AM »

This is the one I've got, can't be beat...

http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-SPS-40-SuperSteel-Stainless/dp/B000X1OLJW/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1366165191&sr=1-2&keywords=update+international+stainless+40

I have the 60 quart version of this one.  It is very well made and a good deal.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: budweiser yes, but kind of cool

« on: April 17, 2013, 10:04:57 AM »

Noticed the link for the 15 best beers in the world.  Most of them are Imperial Stouts.  Didn't know that Bourbon County Stout was no longer being made.  Too bad.  Expensive, but quite an awesome beer.

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The Pub / Re: Why beer ratings are great & awards are overrated

« on: April 17, 2013, 09:34:50 AM »

Everyone is wrong about everything all the time, but we grow increasingly convinced of our correctness with every pint!

+1

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: JIB free

« on: April 17, 2013, 08:54:56 AM »

Awesome!  Great stuff there!

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The Pub / Re: automatic tip

« on: April 17, 2013, 06:34:13 AM »

Depends on the marketing - for instance, even if it says "Hot, fresh and steamy".

I'm not sure any marketing BS could overcome that name on a product.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Some prohibition era homebrew supplies

« on: April 16, 2013, 07:06:32 AM »

Cool!

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Going Pro / Re: What Am I Missing in This Artcle?

« on: April 16, 2013, 07:02:18 AM »

15% growth per year is not sustainable over a long period of time.

Agreed, but for the time being though, it is 15% of a fairly small number (6.5% of total market) in comparison to the much larger market for beer in general.  Still room for growth as most younger folks are going for craft beers and even some older folks are getting converted.  Some of the larger markets may reach saturation before the smaller markets as I believe that is where we are seeing the largest growth currently.  Or not.

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All Things Food / Re: Growing food - The Garden Thread

« on: April 16, 2013, 04:34:03 AM »

I just added a 200 s.f. section to my existing garden, making room for onions, garlic, strawberries and maybe some peas. I also plan to add some mushroom soil to the ground for nutrient replenishment. Looks like I have a busy weekend ahead of me.

I'll bet you do!  I'm going to try to brew this weekend.  The garden is done for the next few weeks except for picking asparagus.  Will be putting in the next round of veggies the first week of May.  Unless I get a wild hair and decide to put in some cabbage.

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All Things Food / Re: Growing food - The Garden Thread

« on: April 15, 2013, 09:31:35 AM »

Peas, lettuces, and spinach are in.