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    Oak'd up Porter

    I ordered a recipe for a plain jane Porter which I will be modifying slighty in either two ways: Dry hop with oak chips and add a pint or fifth of bourbon? Dry hop with Jack Daniels flavored smoking chips?
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    Smoking Grain

    I made a Hickory Brown Ale and was told to use liquid smoke along with smoking grains. I used half LS of what was suggested and it was still overpowering and artificial flavored. Im sure someone has mentioned this but just to reinforce it.........natural smoke is worth the time.
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    water for full boils

    My Bad. It absorbs heat faster not boils faster.
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    Cocoa Powder in Primary?

    I would think add to the secondary then transfer. I've never done it but it sounds like it will incorporate and dissolve better.
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    water for full boils

    +1 Everything I have ever seen says to start with cold water. (cooking and brewing). Plus, It sounds crazy, but the boil time is either the same or cold is faster.
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    Don't Fear the Foam

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    Air Bubbles in the Siphon Hose

    When I transferred this morning, I noticed an air bubble in the hose that was sloshing the beer passing through. I know you are suppose to prevent the beer from splashing when you transfer. It was just carrying air bubbles down the hose. Does it make any difference or is there a way to prevent...
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    American Pale Ale

    sounds good, thanks
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    American Pale Ale

    Thanks, I'll adjust some things a little and we'll see what happends. Like i said, its been a while and i've kinda forgotten my brewing ratios.
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    American Pale Ale

    Ok, Its been a while since my last brew and just wanted to post this recipe and make sure nothing sounds odd or off kilter. Please feel free to comment or add suggestions. I am wanting to do an American Pale Ale and this is what i've got so far. Grains: 1.5lbs American Crystal 30...
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    Brown Ale Question

    i have a brown ale that has been in the primary for almost 2 weeks. fermentation is done and i dont want to secondary it. would it be ok to bottle now or should i give it more time?
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    What is RDWHAHB?

    real disgusting whores have awfully hairy backs
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    Scorch marks in Stainless

    stainless steel grill cleaner, let it soak in and then rinse it good. i think its toxic but it works
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    Still some stuff on top after 6 days

    RDWHAHB or 6
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    timing question

    its your first batch. try one every 5 to 7 days so you can taste the changing flavors over the next 3 weeks.
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