thughes

LATEST ACTIVITY

• Posted in thread: BIAB Brewing (with pics) on 03-31-2013 at 01:28 AM
  I got my bag from Jeff 3 years ago. Never put mine in the washing machine, just toss it over
  the chain-link fence in the backyard and hose it off when I get done brewing. 500+ gallons and
  it's holding...

• Posted in thread: 3 Gal MO recipe on 02-10-2013 at 04:06 PM
  Brewed this yesterday, hit my target OG and 73% eff. Cooled the wort in the snow, and added to
  my carboy. Everything went great until my carboy cracked and lost the whole batch.....BSBummer
  man, sorry...

• Posted in thread: HELP Table sugar in the brew, what will that do? on 02-10-2013 at 01:54 AM
  It will simply up the ABV a bit and dry it out a little (guess what is in those Mr. Beer
  "Booster" packs?). Relax and enjoy!

• Posted in thread: HomeBrewTalk 2013 Big Giveaway! on 02-05-2013 at 01:58 AM
  reply

• Posted in thread: My One Vessel AG System on 02-02-2013 at 07:53 PM
  I did a 90 minute mash and the temp dropped 7 degrees. I had the pump going for the whole 90
  minutes so the drop really isn't that bad.Next time try this: Instead of using the pump and
  recirculating, ...

• Posted in thread: My One Vessel AG System on 01-26-2013 at 01:21 PM
  I won't boil in this. I will transfer to my boil kettle. My PID allows up to 8 temp settings so
  I can do a step mash.So the basket is simply replacing a false bottom?

• Posted in thread: First wort hopping on 01-20-2013 at 02:55 PM
  Let's face it, IBU's are a guideline, not a rule. There are more variables than calculated or
  even measured IBU's when it comes to the perception of bitterness. I started this thread to try
  and get a ...

• Posted in thread: How long will my keg carbonation last on 01-20-2013 at 02:53 PM
  Keg is just like a bottle: if properly carbonated and sealed so that gas cannot leak out it
  should stay carbonated until the end of time.

• Posted in thread: BIAB Brewing (with pics) on 01-18-2013 at 12:59 PM
  I talked with my guy at the LHBS the other day and mentioned BIAB. I asked him about efficiency
  and he respond with 45 percent. I was a bit taken back by this, and I know he has brewed more
  beer then ...

• Posted in thread: My One Vessel AG System on 01-12-2013 at 12:21 PM
  Please keep us posted on how this works for you. I know Scubasteve tried but never managed to
  get the correct combination of flow-thru and straining. My concern with the basket is that
  flour and/or pr...