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• Posted in thread: Harpoon Hibernian/Celtic Red Ale Clone? on 03-07-2013 at 09:26 PM
  Bumping again...also since I am drinking one for the first time. My last attempt at a Red Ale
  was nothing like this. Anyone have any ideas? Or direction as to what style this Celtic Red
  is....although...

• Posted in thread: Wyeast 2352 Munich Lager II temp question on 05-30-2012 at 02:29 PM
  Thanks for the suggestions. I may give the swamp cooler a try. I guess I'll need to do that in
  the bath tub to avoid any water "mishaps". Light may be an issue but I'll just cover it with
  some towels ...

• Posted in thread: Wyeast 2352 Munich Lager II temp question on 05-27-2012 at 04:42 PM
  I ordered a Munich Helles recipe kit that came with Wyeast 2352. I was getting ready to brew
  this batch when I noticed that my chest freezer has died. I am unable to replace the chest
  freezer for seve...

• Posted in thread: Large Giveaway - Fermenter, Mash Paddles, Thermapen on 11-19-2010 at 12:06 AM
  Username: vtfan99

• Posted in thread: Cost and Commitment on 03-26-2007 at 08:45 PM
  Based on your questions, you seem a little unsure as to whether you will be sticking with this
  hobby. I completely understand your thought process with regards to weighing out the costs
  (both equipmen...

• Posted in thread: Help ! Yeast Emergency ! on 03-25-2007 at 03:13 AM
  The manufacture date of your yeast was quite a long time ago. It may take several days for this
  yeast to wake up. The general rule of thumb is to make a starter one day plus a day for each
  month since...

• Posted in thread: cleanser on 03-24-2007 at 02:25 AM
  ....I also mis-spelled it: iodophor. Hell...I can't even remember how to pronounce it half the
  time. :drunk:

• Posted in thread: cleanser on 03-24-2007 at 02:20 AM
  Idophor is also a popular sanitizer. It is a bit cheaper than star san I think, but can stain..
  Correct me if Im wrong, but it has to rinsed or left until dry correct?

• Posted in thread: Noobie Question on 03-24-2007 at 02:16 AM
  After you add the extract...while it is getting up to a boil again, you will notice a layer of
  foam/scum that slowly forms. If you have a standard stainless kitchen strainer, grab it and
  skim this stu...

• Posted in thread: Lightning fast service (again) from NB on 03-24-2007 at 02:12 AM
  I feel your pain. The closest LHBS here is about an hour away. Online in NC is the best
  selection with the quickest shipping I've found.