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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Do I have a kegging issue?

« on: February 07, 2010, 09:56:33 AM »

I Really like the sterile siphon idea. In fact, I used to do the same thing with and orange cap and racking cane. But, now I pretty much ferment in buckets. Any thoughts on a way to start a siphone the same way, but in a bucket?

I do the same thing with an auto siphon. I put a barb and threaded fitting on the end of the siphon tubing, so it just gets attached directly to the liquid post.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: so the debate is

« on: February 07, 2010, 09:42:57 AM »

Just buy a big cooler and use it as a mash tun and a swamp cooler. You can mail me the other $460, if you want...

I'm curious about that stockpot too. That perforated basket just screams "mash tun".

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All Things Food / Re: Beer Cheese Soup

« on: February 07, 2010, 12:53:18 AM »

There are soup comps?! How do I become a judge?

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The Pub / Re: Super Bowl Sunday

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:19:05 PM »

I heard on NPR tonight that antacid sales the Monday after the Super Bowl increase 20%. After reading this thread, I believe it.

Secretly, I'm just jealous y'all get to watch the game.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Fermentation Temp Control

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:28:38 AM »

Here's my process: http://seanterrill.com/2009/05/20/regulating-fermentation-temperatures/

Like I said in the other thread, I don't feel that it is under-discussed. It almost always comes up in a discussion of a particular yeast strain, it's frequently included in recipes, etc. And repeated ad nauseam to newbies with questions, IME. It's just sort of a mundane topic - once you have it figured out, you don't have to worry about it again.

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The Pub / Re: tipping?

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:08:56 AM »

Oh thank god... I was NOT going to be the first one to quote Mr. Pink.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Small batches in Primary Fermenter...

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:07:25 AM »

You'll have no problems with the extra head space, and if the pitching rate is the same then fermentation will take roughly the same amount of time.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: what should i buy with my tax return

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:05:00 AM »

I'll start another thread on Ferm Temp. It's interesting, and seemingly underdiscussed.

Clearly you don't have an account at Northern Brewer.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: The BEST thermometer in the World

« on: February 06, 2010, 11:03:16 AM »

I've used this one for over 40 brew sessions. Obviously, it can't be left in the mash or anything, but it reads within a few seconds and I've found it to be accurate to much less than 1°C across the entire range. And of course the price is right.

http://www.amazon.com/Tru-Temp-Compact-Instant-Thermometer/dp/B000VK984I

I also have a cheap glass thermometer like this one that I use in the mash, but it sounds like you're looking for something digital.

http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/review/product/list/id/279/category/23/

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The Pub / Re: Super Bowl Sunday

« on: February 06, 2010, 01:34:15 AM »

Since I'm not a big follower of the NFL, I generally just pick the team from the city in which I'd rather live.

This year, that's an easy decision that forces me to walk a fine line.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Possible allergy?

« on: February 06, 2010, 01:29:17 AM »

definitely a doctor should be consulted.  that said, could it be gluten?

+1, sounds like it could be coeliac disease, which can be dangerous, even fatal.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Kosher Hops

« on: February 05, 2010, 11:45:13 AM »

I'm simply saying, if there are certain aspects of religion that *can* be discussed, I'd appreciate a list being written up, so everyone knows where the line is. If we're trying to find sources of kosher hops, that's clearly beer-related (IMHO), but I'm trying to forestall a discussion of the *origins* of the rules, which is just talking about religion (again, IMHO).

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The Pub / Re: Getting ready for another Nor'easter...

« on: February 05, 2010, 11:19:30 AM »

Started about 10 AM here, and about two inches on the ground so far. This weekend might kill me.

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Ingredients / Re: Cardamom?

« on: February 05, 2010, 11:16:35 AM »

FWIW... My first attempt at a wit ended up down the drain because I mistakenly used cardamom instead of coriander.

Uh oh. How much did you use, Bill?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Kosher Hops

« on: February 05, 2010, 11:14:12 AM »

Why would that be prohibited?

I'm not even going to pretend to know the answer, but 10 verses later you have:

But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.

So maybe we should just avoid discussing Deuteronomy altogether.