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• Posted in thread: Copper in beer line on 11-15-2012 at 04:36 PM
  I recently purchased a Blichmann Beer Gun, and the one thing I don't have to hook it up is a
  spare stainless steel flare/barb fitting.I know you're not supposed to use copper in beer
  lines, because th...

• Posted in thread: Beer Line cutter on 11-05-2012 at 06:46 PM
  Agree with others that you can get by with scissors, tin snips, razor blades, etc. But if you
  envision cutting frequently, you can invest in something like this $12 tubing cutter. HERE IS
  THE LINKMy r...

• Posted in thread: Beer Line cutter on 11-03-2012 at 07:26 PM
  I use a single-edge razor blade. You can get a 100-pack at Home Cheapo or Blowes for $5 or $6
  and keep them in your toolbox. I find them real handy for all kinds of jobs around the house
  and shop. And...

• Posted in thread: Uses For Spent Grains on 11-02-2012 at 02:04 PM
  What if anything do you do to the grain before giving it to your chickens? My neighbor has them
  and I've been wanting to offer up my grain but I thought it would need to be dried or
  something.On brewd...

• Posted in thread: Aging beer: Facts, myths, and discussion on 09-29-2012 at 04:34 AM
  I am really looking to ramp up my brewing in the near future and I was thinking that a
  reasonable turnover time for mild brews (1.035-1.060) would be 21 days. This would give me 7
  days in primary, 2 d...

• Posted in thread: Corny 2+ Fermenter - Dry Hopping on 09-29-2012 at 12:33 AM
  Many people have posted how happy they are using Corny kegs for secondary (or even primary)
  fermenters. I plan to try using them for secondary fermenters, but I brew a lot of dry-hopped
  IPAs using hop...

• Posted in thread: I hate throwing stuff in the trash on 08-20-2012 at 10:00 PM
  Thank you for all your suggestions.The subtle, yet complex characteristics of combining the
  three distinct hop varieties would have required a balancing complexity of the specialty
  grains. Flying Dog ...

• Posted in thread: I hate throwing stuff in the trash on 08-20-2012 at 02:54 AM
  I hate throwing stuff in the trash.An acquaintance gave me a bunch of whole leaf hops - still
  sealed in the original oxygen-barrier bags. He was cleaning out his refrigerator (kinda like a
  lawyer does...

• Posted in thread: Where to buy Corny kegs ? on 08-07-2012 at 01:31 PM
  Thanks for your recommendations. I bought 4 from McEver. Will let you know my review once I've
  received them.Sorry it's taken so long. I purchased the $39 "Class A" kegs from McEver
  Distributors. The ...

• Posted in thread: Where to buy Corny kegs ? on 06-28-2012 at 01:00 AM
  Hey guys,Thanks for your recommendations. I bought 4 from McEver. Will let you know my review
  once I've received them.Thanks,Dave