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    Tap water in the airlock?

    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:
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    Houston Micro Recommendations?

    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 drinking establishments that homebrewers like us would dig.:mug:
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    Cleaning the blowoff tube

    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 and pull it back through. Hot water helps too. Of course the best advice I can give...
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    When is it okay to bottle cider?

    Cider Hydrometer reading should be about 1.000 + - for several days in a row to bottle
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    Glass carboy bung

    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
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    how many apples = a gallon of juice?

    I am not a cider expert but I think it is 10 lbs of apples to 1 gallon
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    A "Thirdary"?

    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 curious, is there a down side to transferring again? Yeast issues, etc?
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    Making beer when you have a cold

    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:
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    A "Thirdary"?

    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. Activity has ceased. The hop "dust" is suspended throughout the 5 gallon batch and I am...
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    Sulphur essence in Secondary

    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:
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    Sulphur essence in Secondary

    Whitelabs German Ale/Kolsch is what I used with this kit.
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    Sulphur essence in Secondary

    Fellow Brewers, I brewed the Austin homebrew Supply version of "texas blonde ale" several weeks ago. No grains, Malt extract and corn syrup. I also added a package of 1% alcohol boost that AHS sells. 1 week in primary, 1 week in secondary. I have drawn out a sample for the past few days...
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    Racking cane filter??

    I use a piece of black window screen and a rubber band. Just take extra precaution in sanitizing. Works very well and is not too fine as to cause clogging.
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    Hi From Birmingham, AL

    University of Texas! But if I am at your house watching a game, I am for whoever you're for. I know Alabamians hate that answer, but it's true:tank:
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    hello from bama

    Welcome. From Lakeland living in B'ham. Best advice I can give out is be very patient. Get a few brews going then you will always have some to drink while you are allowing the next one all of the time it needs to be its best. Too many new brewers rush the process, take it way too...
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