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Congratulations! I smoked for 12 years and last weekend was 2 years smoke free. It can be done! I went cold turkey and after about 3-4 days it was all mental. Some recommendations...drink lots of water and keep checking this thread. I'm sure there are a lot of us here who have been there and...

I'm a golf nut so I took tomorrow and Friday off to watch the Masters Tournament. Needless to say, it's going down pretty easy tonight.

Welcome. This place is a GREAT resource for anything you need you need to know. Enjoy! Jason

Doesn't really make a difference. To me, it's just more to clean and sanitize if you use smaller bottles. Personally, I use 22oz bottles or kegs. Priming should remain the same regardless of bottle size.

I am in Pflugerville as well. I planted Cascade, Mt. Hood and Nugget. Out of the three the Mt Hood is doing the best, the nugget seems to be doing the worst. I am no veteran, all 3 are 1st year, but I figured I would throw in my 2 cents.

A greyhound (vodka, grapefruit) Add salt to the rim and it's a 'salty dog'....great stuff -Cheers!

My Nuggets from freshops.com popped up too. I Have about 10 shoots coming up, 1 of them is about 2.5" tall now. I share your concern with the Central Texas summer, but I figure it's worth a shot.

In that case you should be fine with time. Now understand, I am no expert or anything but the reason I asked if you utilized a full boil vs. a partial boil (FYI) is boiling the full volume increases the hop utilization due to the lower boil gravity, thereby increasing the bittering ability of...

Did you only boil 2-3 gallons and then add 'plain' water to the fermenter to bring your volume up to 5 gallons?

Did you do a full or partial boil?

Thanks for the responses...Seems like you can have success with either style, and each have their pluses and minuses. I think I may splurge and go with the cylindrical (even though they are pretty pricey) it will fit better in the space I have been allowed by SWMBO! Cheers!

I am not sure if this should be with the equipment forum (if so feel free to move it) I'm trying to put together my equipment to make the move to AG. I know there has been some discussion regarding the best SIZE for a 'cooler' style MLT, however, does anyone have any...

I am in your boat, got my Nuggets from freshops today and I am waiting on the Mt Hood and Cascade from Midwest

Ran it through Beer Alchemy, looks good here! Cheers Amarillo/Panhandle Ale Selected Style and BJCP Guidelines 10A-American Ale-American Pale Ale Minimum OG: 1.045 SG Maximum OG: 1.060 SG Minimum FG: 1.010 SG Maximum FG: 1.015 SG Minimum IBU: 30 IBU Maximum IBU: 45 IBU...

Auto Claims Adjuster...yeah it sucks.