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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/
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.
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:
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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.
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The Pub / I may need help
« on: February 05, 2010, 07:43:48 am »
A friend said something to me about how she was still waiting for her 1098 to arrive in the mail.
My response: "Aren't you worried about it freezing this time of year?"
I think she's planning an intervention.
My response: "Aren't you worried about it freezing this time of year?"
I think she's planning an intervention.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: what are the
« on: February 04, 2010, 08:33:58 pm »
Basically, to go from extract to partial mashing, all you need is a grain bag. I used this technique for a while, with great results. http://seanterrill.com/2009/04/09/good-beer-easy-beer/
To go AG you'll really want a dedicated mash/lauter tun, like the link Boulder posted. That can be put together for as little as ~$30, less if you already have a cooler.
Most people who go AG move to full boils (using a propane burner) at the same time, but you certainly don't have to make both moves together. To really see the cost savings of all grain, full boils are necessary though. Another intermediate step would be to switch to 2-3 gallon batches for a while.
To go AG you'll really want a dedicated mash/lauter tun, like the link Boulder posted. That can be put together for as little as ~$30, less if you already have a cooler.
Most people who go AG move to full boils (using a propane burner) at the same time, but you certainly don't have to make both moves together. To really see the cost savings of all grain, full boils are necessary though. Another intermediate step would be to switch to 2-3 gallon batches for a while.
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Homebrew Competitions / Where would you enter this?
« on: February 04, 2010, 02:43:09 pm »
I have a recipe that I've brewed a few times - it's a pretty simple American wheat, about 50% wheat malt, 40% 2-row, 10% dextrine malt, and a couple pounds of honey in secondary. Sometimes I'll add a little coriander in the whirlpool; this time I'm going to try cardamom, and if it comes out well I'm going to enter it in the NHC.
I'm wondering where, though. SHV would be the logical choice, but I don't know if something this delicate would just get muscled out. (Not that I expect to place, but if anyone tastes it after a chile beer I'm not getting feedback at all.) I know with the honey and spice it shouldn't be in American Wheat/Rye (but would it actually get thrown out?), and I already have something going in Specialty Beer. So I guess I have to suck it up and enter it in SHV, or just not enter it at all.
Hopefully some judges with more experience than I can comment. Thanks!
I'm wondering where, though. SHV would be the logical choice, but I don't know if something this delicate would just get muscled out. (Not that I expect to place, but if anyone tastes it after a chile beer I'm not getting feedback at all.) I know with the honey and spice it shouldn't be in American Wheat/Rye (but would it actually get thrown out?), and I already have something going in Specialty Beer. So I guess I have to suck it up and enter it in SHV, or just not enter it at all.
Hopefully some judges with more experience than I can comment. Thanks!
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The Pub / Re: tipping?
« on: February 04, 2010, 01:32:24 pm »Are you that lazy that you can't just count back some change?
It seems a little counterintuitive to characterize someone who brings food to your door as lazy, but when possible, yes, I'm pretty lazy. Most people are, which is why making tipping easier than not tipping is a win for me almost every time. Like I said, this isn't a hobby, it's my job. If I can get one extra tip a night, I just got a 5% raise. Using "need" instead of "want", parking with the dented fender facing the door, making customers fill out the tip line on the receipt, washing my uniform twice a week, stamping my feet to get the snow off, giving coupons to tippers, pretending to be a Colts fan; think of them what you will, but these things put money in my pocket.
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The Pub / Re: tipping?
« on: February 04, 2010, 11:30:58 am »The one thing that guarantees a small tip from me is if I give a larger bill than is needed to cover the tab and I'm asked if I want change.
That's a tough situation for a driver to be in. If I give you all your change, I risk creating the impression that I don't *want* a tip. If I ask, I feel borderline rude. Plus the logistical difficulty of making change without knowing how much the customer wants to tip - if the change is 12 dollars, do I give two fives and two ones, precluding the possibility of a tip larger than two dollars? Or a five and seven ones, risking not being able to make change for my next delivery?
I usually go for something like, "How much did you need back?" And try to put a little english on the word "need".
