Recent content by left field brewer

Each different brand of sugar will affect the color differently. Some palm sugars are dark amber and others can be a light beige. The flavor of each will be different, and some have more sodium than others. I started by buying a couple different kinds, finding which ones I liked best and...

Jaggery and other sugars can usually be readily found at international markets such as asian or middle eastern stores. The "Oriental Mart" by me has all types as it has food ingredients from several cultures in one store. You could also possibly check health food stores or bulk food stores.

Do the redworms live underwater, or did I misunderstand the placement of your DIY biofilter? How many did you use in your system? My vermicomposter is only in its infancy, but is coming along. Any tips for getting rid of fruit flies? No problem until I moved it from screened porch to garage...

I have only grown hops for a couple years, but believe there is no reason to remove the tips to promote bushiness. Once you remove the tips the bine will produce side arms that are possibly a little longer than normal but don't climb again to proper height. Experience with accidental mower...

I haven't brewed on my own gear since last fall when my rectangular MLT went from slightly warped to ruined when the liner ripped when I touched the warped spot. Got stainless welded and now putting together the last few items before breakin its cherry.

I wouldn't say that. They can smell VERY similar depending on quality and variety of each. Nice and spicy/herbal or citruslike and fruity. I definately know the difference, but also see/smell the similarities. I keep my dog away from both.

I am looking into getting some cable for trellis and wonder what diameter is necessary? I have a row of 5-16' 4"x4"s sunk 3' into the ground and stabilized by concrete. I plan on eventually having a upside down v with one row of plants on each side of the central cable connecting the posts...