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• Posted in thread: Mash Completion on 06-09-2013 at 02:06 PM
  Iodine actually stains purple/black in the presence of starches. That would indicate conversion
  had NOT taken place. When added to the wort, iodine should maintain its normal color if
  conversion has c...

• Posted in thread: When does Phosphoric become noticeable? on 04-13-2013 at 08:46 PM
  Larger R.O systems are frequently used at the breweries around me. This is primarily for
  bicarbonate and sodium reduction. Phosphoric acid is commonly used as well (on almost every
  beer style that is ...

• Posted in thread: Favorite Hops on 12-18-2012 at 06:01 PM
  Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, and Galaxy. I've got some Mosaic on the way so we'll see how
  that goes, I've got high hopes for that hop based on everything I've read.

• Posted in thread: US-05 temperature dropped too low on 12-15-2012 at 04:50 AM
  Are those temperatures ambient or actual? If you are measuring ambient the odds are good that
  the temp in the fermenter is higher than the ambient temperature by at least a few degrees. It
  sounds like...

• Posted in thread: Top 5 Beers of the Year on 12-07-2012 at 05:34 PM
  I reserve the right to modify this post as the year is not over, but so far it goes something
  like:The Alchemist - Heady TopperCigar City - Jai AlaiThree Floyds - Arctic Panzer WolfPetrus -
  Oak Aged P...

• Posted in thread: Sexual Chocolate on 11-25-2012 at 02:32 PM
  Foothills are pretty tight lipped about that particular beer. There's a decent amount of
  information out there on hoppyum and If you email the brewery they will provide some help with
  that recipe. I d...

• Posted in thread: Halloween Candy as an adjunct? on 11-18-2012 at 02:39 AM
  Foothills brewing company in NC brewed a pumpkin ale that used Kit Kats and Candy Corn as
  adjuncts.

• Posted in thread: General help with recipe: also trying BRRR! on 11-17-2012 at 12:16 AM
  Too much crystal not enough dark chocolate. If you are worried about the chocolate being too
  roasty sub it out for english pale chocolate which is a smoother roasted malt.

• Posted in thread: Pure O2 = extreme lag on 11-15-2012 at 02:32 AM
  According to what I've read, oxygenation of the wort isn't super neccessary with fermentis dry
  yeasts. However, I aerate quite well during chilling and funnel into the carboy through a mesh
  filter. I ...

• Posted in thread: How to add sweetness to beer? on 10-16-2012 at 04:31 AM
  Mash temps and boil length my friend.