JayB240

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• Posted in thread: Found Wild Hops, Now What? [pics] on 08-19-2012 at 08:04 PM
  Winner,winner. I would do a wet hop batch,and dry some finding out how to properly do so.If you
  like them,I would dig up rizomes.Do they have aroma,or is it something you have to dry to get
  that? Usua...

• Posted in thread: Hybrid Fly Sparge Technique on 02-13-2012 at 12:48 PM
  My lesson(learned the hardway): Respect the Mash ! Hit the right Temp Wait for conversion Drain
  the mash slow Recirculate mash - VorlaufI fly sparge slowly with an eye on the boil kettle
  level.Jay

• Posted in thread: Hybrid Fly Sparge Technique on 01-31-2012 at 06:09 PM
  I use a IPhone App called Sparge Pal to calculate Mash Water amounts and temp.There are online
  tools also

• Posted in thread: Tommyknocker Imperial Nut Brown on 01-29-2012 at 05:51 PM
  TommyKnocker Imperial Nut Brown Maple Ale10-C American Brown AleAuthor: BYOSize:
  5.52*galEfficiency: 75.0%Attenuation: 75.0%Calories: 262.84*kcal per 12.0*fl ozOriginal
  Gravity: 1.078 (1.045 - 1.060)T...

• Posted in thread: The Guillotine Syndrome on 01-21-2012 at 11:10 PM
  Do you keep fermentation in a air locked fermentor (bucket)? - Is fermentation an active
  process (Bubbles in the air lock) ?Do you add corn sugar to bottles ?Jay

• Posted in thread: Home Depot Water Cooler: Yes or No? on 01-21-2012 at 09:51 PM
  I pre heat my HD 10 gallon Mash Tun with 140 degree water for about 15 min with the lid screwed
  on.... I made a copper manifold that I cover with a 5 gallon paint strainer for the Mash.....
  Works grea...

• Posted in thread: The Guillotine Syndrome on 01-21-2012 at 12:06 PM
  Does your tap water taste good ?Are you bottling your beer ?Jay

• Posted in thread: Planned AG Build... on 09-07-2011 at 11:04 PM
  If the brewer chills in the BK a thermometer is very useful. Don't most brewers chill in the
  BK?I chill in the Boil Kettle. I use an external heat exchanger and recirculate back into the
  Brew Kettle. ...

• Posted in thread: New to chillers. Could use some advice! on 08-30-2011 at 01:47 AM
  More than just another plate chiller. Custom made Heat ExchangersI've had mine for the last 8
  batches...I clean with Star San and PBW (Powered Brewers Wash). I am teaching myself why I need
  a pump.......

• Posted in thread: Heat Exchanger Recirculation on 08-27-2011 at 01:09 AM
  How about a better Heat Exchanger ?I bought a heat exchanger from a neighbor who just happens
  to have a Heat Exchanger Company. I've been using the new exchanger all summer...... 3 to four
  passes will...