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• Posted in thread: Cider question on 04-17-2008 at 03:08 AM
  If you want to add a little kick, add a few pounds of honey. It will ferment to a drier finish,
  and add 1% per pound. No need to boil, just dissolve in hot water

• Posted in thread: Hoppin' in Missouri on 04-13-2008 at 10:15 PM
  Bob, Im southwest of Springfield. Im going to move my patch this year to a spot that has a bit
  more shade, but will still get plenty of sun. Hopefully it will retain more moisture, and I am
  starting m...

• Posted in thread: Hoppin' in Missouri on 04-12-2008 at 10:06 PM
  I got my rhizomes last week. They are in pots right now, and a couple have already sprouted. Im
  in southwest MO, and planted in the wrong place last time. Too much sun and not enough water.
  Got a new ...

• Posted in thread: Should i get a yield this year? on 03-27-2008 at 12:21 AM
  Shoot the squirrels. Use a small caliber rifle or pistol, such as a .22, and try for a head
  shot so as not to destroy the meat. After cleaning the squirrels, freeze them. Then this winter
  after youve ...

• Posted in thread: Is DME Causing My Chill Haze? on 03-27-2008 at 12:05 AM
  Chill haze is mostly caused by proteins. Im not sure if the added extract will be the cause,
  but you might look into clarifying agents-maybe polyclar?

• Posted in thread: Anyone Use Honey? on 03-27-2008 at 12:03 AM
  I use honey in several beers as well as cider. It will add 1% abv per pound. Takes a little
  longer to ferment and condition, but well worth the wait

• Posted in thread: blast from the pa(b)st on 03-26-2008 at 11:50 PM
  Blue Ribbon is now Premier Malt Extract. You can get it from E C Kraus in Missouri.
  www.eckraus.com Comes in a 2.2 lb can. I plan on getting some in about a week to use as part of
  my great grandads Pr...

• Posted in thread: Honey instead of sugar? on 02-17-2008 at 09:12 PM
  Ive made several honey ales, using from 1-3 lbs honey. Honey ferments completely, which will
  add a drier finish to beer. It will add 1 percent alcohol per pound. Some say boil, some say
  dont boil. I h...

• Posted in thread: All fruit wine on 01-31-2008 at 06:04 PM
  Thanks. I plan on building my own crusher and press, then buying the grapes and fruit until
  those I plant start to produce

• Posted in thread: All fruit wine on 01-30-2008 at 03:56 AM
  When making wine from grapes, does one need to remove the seeds, or just run fruit thru crusher
  seeds and all? I know stems need to be removed