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• Posted in thread: need help with plate chiller on 12-03-2012 at 06:52 PM
  Hi. I am building a brewing rig and i need help determining the proper size for my plate
  chiller. batches will be 2-3 barrels. Any advice is appreciated.

• Posted in thread: Mead bubbling flatlined - Am I ok? on 04-27-2012 at 03:33 PM
  ThanksAccording to the recipe's instructions the raisins, and orange, to a lesser extent, would
  serve as proper nutrient. Im going to follow BrewMedic's suggestions.

• Posted in thread: Mead bubbling flatlined - Am I ok? on 04-26-2012 at 05:09 PM
  Im fermenting one gallon of my first mead. I made it on April 9th and I have had consistent yet
  decreasing activity since brew-day. After 48 hrs it was bubbling every 3 seconds. On April 7th
  it had sl...

• Posted in thread: Central valley or bay area members on 03-13-2012 at 05:58 PM
  I'm in the Valley, Fresno to be exact. If I can be of help, just shoot me a message. I have too
  many hops (pellets) at this time. If you want a deal on a variety of hops, PM me.

• Posted in thread: a couple of quick barleywine questions on 02-28-2012 at 06:44 PM
  I have read so many threads they begin to conflict with one another but I agree with the
  majority who believe 1-2 months on a primary wont harm the brew. I have several primarys but I
  dont want to rac...

• Posted in thread: a couple of quick barleywine questions on 02-28-2012 at 03:45 PM
  I dont have my recipe with me at the moment but this is basically it5gallons90 min boil1lb
  Crystal Mount.10oz Carapils9lbs light/Amber DME5 oz of hops up front2 oz finishing hops
  @flameoutpitched on t...

• Posted in thread: a couple of quick barleywine questions on 02-27-2012 at 04:55 PM
  Hello AllI have a barleywine sitting on a yeast cake in primary for 3 weeks now. My questions
  are:1. How long should I leave in primary?2. Should I bulk age or bottle?3. When bottling,
  should I use 1/...

• Posted in thread: Help! What type of brewing system should I build? on 02-24-2012 at 08:08 PM
  I have seen people make the frames out of wood. Maybe I should just tbe asking what type of
  system you all are using and what do you like or dislike about your current setup.

• Posted in thread: Help! What type of brewing system should I build? on 02-24-2012 at 05:10 PM
  I want to step up to all grain brewing and I would like some advice as to what type of system I
  should build. I am not a rocket scientist but I will have help from a few engineer friends.
  Should I bui...

• Posted in thread: Question about adding toasted coconut to porter on 02-24-2012 at 04:45 PM
  I have a porter sitting in my primary for just over 3 weeks now. Last night I finally worked up
  the nerve to toast a lb of flaked coconut, stick in a grain bag, and ram it down in to my glass
  carboy.I...