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Offline jwatkins56550

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #30 on: August 12, 2010, 07:43:29 pm »
I vaporize ground whole hops, and pump those aromatic vapors through a diffusion stone for a minute or two......just kidding, but I was thinking about that ;)


Offline gordonstrong

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2010, 10:29:57 am »
That's hilarious.  I'll have to remember that.
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Offline ipaguy

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #32 on: August 25, 2010, 09:16:07 am »
After using an immersion chiller, I use a Siphon Sprayer to transfer to my plastic primary.  Seems to work pretty well.
Primary: gotlandsdricke/alt/dunkel hybrid
Secondary: pale barleywine,
Bottled:  Gotlandsdricke
               Oatmeal/blackberry stout
               Honey Kolsch

Offline astrivian

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #33 on: August 26, 2010, 10:07:31 pm »
Someone might have mentioned this already, but what about using compressed O2? I heard you can buy oxygen canisters at the hardware store. I assume these are meant for cutting torches, and therefore not "medical grade" oxygen. Are they safe? Are they worthwhile?
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Offline tubercle

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #34 on: August 26, 2010, 10:33:08 pm »
Someone might have mentioned this already, but what about using compressed O2? I heard you can buy oxygen canisters at the hardware store. I assume these are meant for cutting torches, and therefore not "medical grade" oxygen. Are they safe? Are they worthwhile?


The worst O2 is what we are breathing. If you don't mind that then that stuff compressed in a can should be OK too.

 I wouldn't worry about "medical grade". You're not drinking home brew for you health after all.
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Offline dak0415

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #35 on: August 27, 2010, 07:03:08 am »
Someone might have mentioned this already, but what about using compressed O2? I heard you can buy oxygen canisters at the hardware store. I assume these are meant for cutting torches, and therefore not "medical grade" oxygen. Are they safe? Are they worthwhile?
I bought a regulator and .5 micron SS stone from Morebeer (on sale) a couple of years ago and have never looked back.  I did it mostly for the time savings (2 minutes for a big beer, 1-2 for others) and less foam.  Between that and fermentation temperature control, My beers have improved dramatically.  They seem to last a long time too -  20+ batches per tank.  I was hoping for 10.
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Offline astrivian

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Re: oxygenation tips
« Reply #36 on: August 27, 2010, 09:12:26 pm »
I wouldn't worry about "medical grade". You're not drinking home brew for you health after all.

HA! Good point!  ;D
Never trust a skinny chef and never trust a sober brewer.