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  1. Bigcorona

    Mixing Calcium Chloride from granules

    It gets hot when you mix it. I was not expecting that, but the Interweb's says it is normal.
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    If you could only have 3 grains and 3 hops for the rest of your life, which ones?

    2 row Crystal 20 Carapils Citra Centennial Columbus
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    Need a new tablet/netbook

    I just purchased a HP Pavilion 360, 13 inch screen. 8GB ram, 1 TB HDD. Seems like was $400. I needed to replace a 10 inch android tablet. This is Windows 10, so just getting used to it. Works as a PC or a tablet. I was worried about how hot it would run as usually I have it sitting in my lap...
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    The sanitary spigot

    I disagree with the OP. The Italian Bottling Spigot cannot be cleaned. Stay away from it. The white 2 piece spigots work well and can be cleaned easily.
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    Which capper is the best/easiest to cap bottles, of different shapes too?

    I purchase this capper in the early 70s. Used it for a few batches and then stored it. Brought it out of storage 4 years ago when I restarted home brewing. Stored in a very hot garage for 15 years. It works great on all sizes of bottels. These can be found on eBay. I highly recommend them...
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    Phrases that prove you're the expert

    Does this qualify? "As the leading expert on most everything men with larger than average penises find interesting,"
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    Your 3 favorite breweries in Boulder, CO

    I liked Twisted Pine.
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    Thermophilic and rennet, what now?

    Try to find pickling salt. You should be able to find it where they sell home canning stuff.
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    Thermophilic and rennet, what now?

    If this is your first cheese, try asiago. It can be ready in as little as 2 months. You could also make parmesan or Romano, but they will need to age a year. You will need a cheese press and a place to store any of these at a suitable temperature and humidity.
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    Non-techy person with a (dumb) question

    I think Chromecast is a good option. Costs about $35. I really like if for streaming to the TV.
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    Little known facts about beer.

    I learned that I was not an average American. I guess I already knew that. :o
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    Austin Homebrew Supply

    Unfortunately I am reporting another fail at AHS. Was there last Friday to purchase a couple bags of 2-row. They were out. Also only 1 package of US-05. Hard to understand how a LHBS can be out of 2-row and US-05. :confused: It is unlikely I will shop them again.
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    Game of Thrones

    I was getting HBO for free the last three months from Time Warner. Spent at least four Sundays watching GOT marathons. Also saw the first two episodes of season five. The freebe ended. Too cheap to purchase HBO, but I am already having withdrawal symptoms. Great series. I will miss it. :(
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    Rgv

    Just saw there is a LHBS that is expected to open in McAllen in January. Oh-Boy, Oh-Boy, I can hardly wait. No more 5 hour road trips to pick up supplies. :cross:
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