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Offline tygo

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Brewing by the Full Moon
« on: September 24, 2010, 09:26:27 am »

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The full moon speeds up the fermentation process, shortening it to five days from seven, which adds extra punch to the beer without making it harsh, according to connoisseurs.

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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2010, 09:29:44 am »
Uh, yeah, whatever they say..... ;)
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2010, 09:44:29 am »
Anything to try to sell more beer.  Nice try but no cigar...AFAIAC  :D
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 09:48:45 am »
You have to drink in from a silver-plated mug so you don't turn into a werewolf.
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 10:50:36 am »
I might save this article and show it to my wife when I need an excuse to brew.

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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 11:04:47 am »
Sounds like an opportunity for an experiment. Personally, I can't see it making that much of a difference.
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2010, 11:56:30 am »
Absolutely laughable!    ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2010, 07:05:35 am »
I thought no pants  brewing was brewing by the full moon   ???
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