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• Posted in thread: Question about sugar for before I bottle on 09-02-2012 at 06:01 PM
  After I boil 4oz of corn sugar or dex in 2 cups water. Should I let it cool before adding to my
  brew before I bottle or is it ok to mix in while it is still hot? Just wondering what others
  do?

• Posted in thread: Fermentation chamber on 08-16-2012 at 04:04 AM
  Not sure if it's free yet. I know that commercial beverage coolers of this size go for
  1200-2000.I know that a chest freezer conversion will only run me about 300 or so total. I'm
  thinking if I have t...

• Posted in thread: Fermentation chamber on 08-16-2012 at 04:01 AM
  I'll bet you could probably fit at least 6 fermenters in there with 1 shelf. Is it free, or how
  much?Not sure if it's free yet. I know that commercial beverage coolers of this size go for
  1200-2000. I...

• Posted in thread: Fermentation chamber on 08-16-2012 at 03:28 AM
  72001Have been considering doing a chest freezer for a chamber. Today a buddy of mine sent me
  this picture from work and asked if I was interested. Looks like I good setup to me. If I add a
  good shelf...

• Posted in thread: OG reading after pitching yeast on 08-06-2012 at 12:19 AM
  Extract brew yes.

• Posted in thread: OG reading after pitching yeast on 08-06-2012 at 12:18 AM
  Took reading only a few minutes after pitching and aerating

• Posted in thread: OG reading after pitching yeast on 08-06-2012 at 12:02 AM
  So, I am still quite new at this with only 3 brews under my belt. Yesterday I was brewing an
  American pale ale and got caught up drinking and talking during the process and took my OG
  reading AFTER pi...

• Posted in thread: Lag time from onset of fermentation on 07-16-2012 at 05:56 AM
  Thanks for the info. I have seen it on recipes and was curious what is actually meant

• Posted in thread: Lag time from onset of fermentation on 07-16-2012 at 04:50 AM
  Dumb question ? What does is really mean. Time from pitching to time of the yeast starting to
  work?

• Posted in thread: Thinking of buying this temp control - opinions? on 07-15-2012 at 03:56 AM
  How big is your Carboy in the picture that is shown in your new freezer. I have been shopping
  for a freezer to get setup to use as a ferm chamber but am not sure what size yet. Could you
  fit 2 carboys...