Recent content by Max232

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Thats the answer I was looking for, thanks. I read a few post up that the higher the gravity was the more vanilla would be extracted, I just didn't know what the max was. And yes, 95% abv alchohol is not meant for straight consumption, but it is sold in liquor stores around here. It's called...

Lol, not about where I got it, I can get it at the liquor store, just wondered if the higher proof would extract more flavor or impart the alchohol in the beer.

Would there be any problem with using, say 190 proof alchohol?

Sometimes I will boil some oxi-clean for 10 or 15 mins and then hit it with a scotch brite sponge. I'm using a stainless steel element 6kw

The first time I brought some homebrew to my mom, she said "this won't make me go blind will it?":mad: Also, she has seen my carboys in my spare bath tub and told her neighbor I make homebrew beer in my bathtub, her neighbor said "Ewwww" I had to set her straight and told her not to say...

I recently won a gift certificate from adventures in a competition, anyone know how I use it? should I call them or email them? I could use more kegs.

I brewed a batch of Better not pout stout last month and it's gonna be just right for Christmas:mug: http://byo.com/stories/recipeindex/article/recipes/114-stout/2358-better-not-pout-stout

Good job:rockin: Since I've switched to all electric brewing I have won 3 medals. 2-thirds and 1- first.

That is on my list also. And maybe a few more cornys. Also I want a large big green egg:rockin:

nice, that would most likely be over the buget she has planned for me, lol

What are you guys putting on your Christmas list? My wife says I need to make a list, and I need some ideas.

Probably a refurb. But they still have a warranty I believe.

You won't be disappointed with a thermapen! I love mine. Good luck with your search.

I use a water hose for an RV (white hose) plus it runs through a filter.