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12-02-2011

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05-15-2013 10:04 AM

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    ABOUT ME

  • 19 year veteran of the U.S. Navy
  • Brewing Beer,Golf,and Fishing
  • U.S. Navy Master Chief
  • Christopher
  • AHA
  • My homebrewing was born of a very short stint with a Mr. Beer set early 2011. After 3 months, Mr. Beer was no longer good enough and I went to a 5 gallon extract setup. I did partial mash for a few brews then to all grain.
  • Pliny the Elder Clone...Vinny's recipe.
  • SNPA clone from AHS
  • Don't use a secondary
  • Apfelwein (aged over a year)
  • AHS Holiday Ale, AHS Alien Dog Imperial Stout.
  • Male
  • Married
  • Summerville
  • SC

LATEST ACTIVITY

  • Posted in thread: Veterans sound off on 05-15-2013 at 11:56 AM
    Active duty Master Chief stationed in Charleston, SC! I retire in November. :D

  • Posted in thread: How do you keep track of how much is left in your keg? on 05-14-2013 at 07:13 PM
    Can you just wipe it down with a hot, wet paper towel?I tried that and it didn't work for
    me...not enough hot water to warm the strip enough. The paper towel cools quickly believe it or
    not. A sprayer...

  • Posted in thread: How do you keep track of how much is left in your keg? on 05-14-2013 at 02:36 PM
    Pull the little handle. If it shoots out foam, its empty :DOther then weight, u could try one
    of these. not sure how accurate they are though, but they aren't too expensive... have a
    couple of those ...

  • Posted in thread: Most annoying response when you tell someone you're a homebrewer? on 05-07-2013 at 02:24 PM
    "In the driveway?!? You're not afraid of getting caught? You must have pretty cool
    neighbors.""Wow! This is ACTUALLY pretty good!""How much to make some for my party and what can
    you make?" "Thanks. I...

  • Posted in thread: Burners on craigslist? on 05-01-2013 at 04:29 PM
    I've been demoted from brewing in the kitchen to the garage. I looking at it a different way
    I'm closer to the beer fridge at least!At any rate I need to purchase a propane burner for my
    brewing. I'm ...

  • Posted in thread: Is a 10 gallon MLT overkill? on 05-01-2013 at 04:13 PM
    I started with a 5 gallon Rubbermaid I converted using instructions from the Wiki and it worked
    great. But, I came across a free 10 gallon Igloo and decided to convert that too. I have used
    the 10 gal...

  • Posted in thread: Hop spider material on 04-25-2013 at 04:50 PM
    SS sink flange has been used too. You saved a bunch on the extras, might as well go the SS
    option.+1. I use a SS sink ring designed for a garbage disposal installation. It works like a
    champ. Fairly c...

  • Posted in thread: Can I make a 5gal MLT work? on 04-23-2013 at 01:55 PM
    I started with a 5 gallon rubbermaid and loved it. You most definately can make a 5 gallon
    round cooler work. From what I've heard (read) and a little experience, you can make up to 12
    pounds of grain...

  • Posted in thread: Am i the only one that hates sours? on 04-22-2013 at 07:16 PM
    I've never been able to develop a taste for sours. I guess it's just me. I've tried 'em. And
    every single one I tried I couldn't wait to get to the end and move on to something I like
    better (I will N...

  • Posted in thread: Wheres my sediment?? on 04-22-2013 at 10:08 AM
    Give it more time. If you racked onto your priming sugar in the bottling bucket, I'm sure it
    mixed just fine. Natural carbonation can take time. "Minimal gas escape" is still gas (CO2)
    escape.Also, ma...

Following Stats
FORUM SIGNATURE
On Tap: Alien Dog Imperial Stout
Kegged (carbing): Yoopers House Pale Ale
Primary: Empty...ugh!
Bottled: Apfelwein
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