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I use 2 pots and wrap the larger pot in aluminum foil.

This was a drain pour for me. I love a stout and I love an IPA but this was neither.

I use the aluminum foil method and 2 pots. One 8 gallon and one 4 gallon one. I made an aluminum foil base that is bigger then the pot with the center folded back to expose the burner. Its not pretty but it works and protects the stove to some degree. Don't really have to worry about boil overs...

No alcohol? Why not, it will just take less. So I have to ask did you finish the batch?

1101 - broke in the sink while trying to clean other parts.

I drive 27 miles each way. All but 3 miles is all highway and takes about 30 -35 minutes. It is a pretty easy ride and don't mind it.

My brother-in-law was waiting at the store yesterday when they opened and was able to get a few. He gave me one since when I am in Vermont later this month I am going to fill a growler or two for him at HF. :mug: Fosta

How did it turn out? I absolutely love this beer.

So I see a mixture of people on here that use Starsan or Vodka in their airlocks. I have been using Starsan in my airlocks and sometimes when prying off the lids I think a little gets sucked in or I tilt the lid sideways over the bucket and some spills out. I know a little Starsan will not hurt...

3lbs of hops

I bottled the other night and not really thinking I just grabbed a hand full of oxygen absorbing caps and threw them in a bowl with some san star. The next day after the extras were dry I put them back in the bag. My question is have I ruined the caps and should just toss them and buy some...

I just made this on Saturday https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f25/full-hard-lemonade-recipe-348811/ It calls for EC-1118 Champagne yeast. I used 2 packages but also added an additional 2lbs of honey. I re-hydrated it for an hour with some lemonade concentrate. It is still bubbling away. Hope...

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4395 + 5.5 apa 4400.5