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Are these the ones you guys use from Lowe's? I bought some but haven't opened the package yet. I was worried that it wasn't the right material. http://www.lowes.com/pd_126394-968-11583/12FF_0__?productId=1008387&Ntt=paint+strainer&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dpaint%2Bstrainer

Despite taking photography classes in college, I would be one of those people. I just can't make myself learn the ins and outs of digital cameras. Thanks again everyone, you're actually starting to make this difficult with all of the good suggestions.

I'm being told he uses a Nikon D200. Thanks for all of the quick replies.

That is great, exactly what I was looking for. Kind of like the Palmer of homebrewing.

He definitely uses a digital camera, that I know. The last one he handed down to me was a Cybershot DSC-F707. No idea what he upgraded to though.

I should say that I know I can walk into any bookstore and find a ton of choices, but was hoping for a recommendation since I don't know what to look for. I'd hate to get a crappy book that he never uses.

I wish I knew what camera he was using these days, I'll try to find out. He takes a pretty wide range of shots - most of it is just for general use. They like the outdoors, so a lot of landscapes and just whatever they see when they're out and traveling.

I was wondering if anyone out there could recommend a good photography book for someone that is into photography, but has probably never taken any classes. Something that had techniques and cool ideas. Anything like that exist out there? I'm trying to find a good gift for my brother in law...

If you're struggling for something to pair the IPA with, maybe you should switch it with the smoked beer. IMO smoked beers are a great pairing with many cheeses, and who doesn't love an IPA with red meat? I obviously don't know what they taste like though, but it's just a thought.

Just wanted to post that I made this recipe this past spring. I really enjoyed the flavor and aroma of the hops. Those who tried it all enjoyed it as well, as it's a lot different than store bought pale ales in this area.

I also did a partial mash this past weekend. Here's what I used: 5lbs light DME 1.5lbs 2-row 8oz. Crystal 120L 8oz. Caravienne 4oz. Honey Malt 2oz. Black Roast Barley 2oz. Special B Same hops and yeast as the original recipe, but I did add 1tsp of nutmeg in addition to the original...

Thank God. I thought it was just me. I knew it tasted off from what I remembered.

I should add that I've read many posts that said putting the lid on and wrapping a towel or something around the pot was good enough. Wasn't enough for mine though.

I preheat the oven to the lowest temp I can, put the lid on the pot, throw it in, and turn the oven off. Unless of course your oven goes down low enough to your mash temp, but mine doesn't.

Don't skip the Allagash tour. It's short and sweet, but you'll see some cool stuff that you don't typically see on brewery tours (or at least I haven't). Plus their beers are awesome and the staff is more than willing to answer your questions even long after the tour is over. I've never been...