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• Posted in thread: Tap water in the airlock? on 02-08-2008 at 11:55 AM
  Since my brew consists of 3 gallons of tap water, I have never worried about tap water in the
  airlock. Never had any trouble.:rockin:

• Posted in thread: Houston Micro Recommendations? on 02-07-2008 at 08:37 PM
  Visiting Houston for 2 weeks soon. Any great brewpubs, restaurants, to take in some fine
  quality regional beers?I know I will be buying some St. Arnold while in town but would love to
  explore a few dr...

• Posted in thread: Cleaning the blowoff tube on 02-07-2008 at 08:15 PM
  What is the inside diameter? I use a 1"ID (1 1/4" OD) clear hose which is the perfect size for
  the carboy neck.To clean this one I put a piece of wire throught the hose, then tie it to my
  carboy brush...

• Posted in thread: When is it okay to bottle cider? on 02-04-2008 at 07:25 PM
  Cider Hydrometer reading should be about 1.000 + - for several days in a row to bottle

• Posted in thread: Glass carboy bung on 02-03-2008 at 05:31 PM
  Just dry the neck and the bung with a paper towel. I have done this for over 20 batches and
  never had a problem. KISS and relax

• Posted in thread: how many apples = a gallon of juice? on 02-02-2008 at 11:28 PM
  I am not a cider expert but I think it is 10 lbs of apples to 1 gallon

• Posted in thread: A "Thirdary"? on 02-02-2008 at 02:38 PM
  Thanks for the opinions. I think my biggest problem is that I don't have any other brews going
  so I was wanting to play with this last batch to fill the need for brewing/bottling
  activities.Just curio...

• Posted in thread: Making beer when you have a cold on 02-02-2008 at 02:17 PM
  I would say that if you maintain strict sanitary measures, as you always should, then you
  shouldn't have a problem. Sanitary is sanitary no matter what.Have a few brews to fix what ails
  you!:mug:

• Posted in thread: A "Thirdary"? on 02-02-2008 at 02:12 PM
  I have a Blonde that has been over 2 weeks fermenting. 10 days primary, then secondary . After
  racking to secondary I introduced 1 oz of Amarillo hop pellets directly into the brew.Gravity
  is 1.010. A...

• Posted in thread: Sulphur essence in Secondary on 02-01-2008 at 10:52 PM
  Thanks very much for the replies. Good info. I like easy problems. Never used this yeast before
  so I am confident in your responses.:mug: