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Thanks to all the sponsors for their generosity! I'm in!

I'm in! Thanks!

Hi Mike, we spoke about these kegs earlier... if you're willing to ship to me in Maryland, I'm totally willing to buy them right now; it's a 3.5 hour drive for me to pick them up, and that (and gas prices) are the only thing from being at your place tomorrow to get them. Let me know, and if...

Yes, please!

I'm in.

Any interest in an "Extreme Brewing" book signed by Sam Calagione? PM me. I'll be coming out to Chicago in a week and a half for classes at the Siebel Institute; maybe we could swap in person.

As a graduate of NEHS (go Indians!) I tip my hat to you, good sir.

Count me in, please!

+1, very good book.

Looks like a Steam Beer (California Common) to me.

Simply put, buy it. It's the best money (if not the least amount of money) you'll spend in an all-grain setup. Beersmith will help you play "what-if" scenarios on recipes, but you're better off investing in books like "How To Brew" and the like if you need assistance on the terminology and...

+1. +1 as well. Personally I think EZ Water Calculator is a good place for beginners to start, but in no way mean to take anything away from Martin's work. It's where you'll end up eventually...

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You actually want to worry about the mash pH more than anything else (adding malt/strike water together will usually lower the pH level from its original state.) You test the mash after 15 minutes or so. If you want to handle this the most complete way, here's what I'd do: Have a water...

Pots designed for brewing generally have a heavier bottom. You're less likely to have scorching/caramelization issues.