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Forum: Hops Growing Yesterday, 09:53 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By blacksquid
I got a kg from my HBS last week - expensive at...

I got a kg from my HBS last week - expensive at 45$ or so! Said a local microbrewery left them 5kg of it. Smells great, can't wait to brew a DIPA with it. The guy said I was super lucky but Ibeg to...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-14-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 491
Posted By blacksquid
Yep, started to brew 10G batches since it saved...

Yep, started to brew 10G batches since it saved me twice the time. Usually reserved for proven and true recipes. As said earlier, the only drawback for me was that I had to dump my immersion chiller...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-08-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
A month and a half after bottling my sweet potato...

A month and a half after bottling my sweet potato porter I can say that I do taste a little sharp malty aftertaste from S-04 that I have to "remove" by pouring aggressively - it's definitely not from...
Forum: For Sale 01-06-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By blacksquid
If you change your mind on shipping out some...

If you change your mind on shipping out some stuff, i'd be interested by the stir plate. Thanks!
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 12-20-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By blacksquid
The problem with the shaft is that it's only...

The problem with the shaft is that it's only square for about 1.5cm or so, the mistake I made at first was to jam it at the end of the drill's chuck so it would only try to 'grab' the round part. The...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-19-2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 34,708
Views: 743,921
Posted By blacksquid
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My smoked baltic porter w/ sweet potatoes. Clocked in at 7.5% ABV pretty tasty after a month in the...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-13-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,349
Posted By blacksquid
Actually the primary bucket I got in my first kit...

Actually the primary bucket I got in my first kit (aaaahhhh if I knew how much gear I'd have amassed only 9 months later... :D) had a reallllly neat feature: a kind of airlock lid. It's a semi-clear...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-12-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,805
Posted By blacksquid
Oh how I remember my first AG batch...

Oh how I remember my first AG batch (Skullsplitter clone) without a wort chiller... fusels (and diacetyl) galore in that one. Tried a bottle 3 weeks after bottling and almost fell in the stairs but...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-11-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 12,413
Posted By blacksquid
My new neighbour brews wine and the other just...

My new neighbour brews wine and the other just loves beer and cigars. I got my cooler mash tun for 2$ (xtreme 70) from the front neighbour. I think my forging hobby was MUCH more annoying... it's...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 12-10-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Posted By blacksquid
Cover the higher level of alcohol with more...

Cover the higher level of alcohol with more hops... :D
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-05-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By blacksquid
I'm in a similar situation (moving to an appt. in...

I'm in a similar situation (moving to an appt. in July) and decided to turn the keezer into a ferm. chamber. Sold all kegging hardware and since propane will be difficult to acquire from where I'll...
Forum: For Sale 11-22-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 333
Posted By blacksquid
Keg Dimpling tool for 1/2" fittings

Let me know what you have!

Thanks.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-21-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
Well, two weeks later at 60-62F the gravity is at...

Well, two weeks later at 60-62F the gravity is at 1.014 (OG 1.070)! That's quite a bit lower than I expected (mashed at 153F and figured I'd be at around 1.018). Way too early to tell about taste but...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-07-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
Yep but as I said, I eyeballed the volumes and...

Yep but as I said, I eyeballed the volumes and ended up with 0.5 gallon too much because my weldless bulkhead failed on brew day (urrghh! Worked twice before) so I had to bust out the old turkey...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-07-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
I decided to 'go against the grain' and use 2...

I decided to 'go against the grain' and use 2 packets of S-04 anyway for my smoked porter w/ sweet potatoes. Rehydrated in about 200ml of sterile water for an hour beforehand, pitched in 1.070 wort @...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-02-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,371
Posted By blacksquid
Happened when I made my first 10 gal batch. After...

Happened when I made my first 10 gal batch. After 40 minutes of trying to chill it with an IC, it was at around 75F... so I decided to quit wasting water and threw the 2 packages in.

First few...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-01-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
Not sure I wanna do any cover up operation! :D I...

Not sure I wanna do any cover up operation! :D I think I may just swap those packs for my usual US-05 or give Nottingham a shot...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-01-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By blacksquid
^^Yep. I bought 2 packs for use in a smoked...

^^Yep. I bought 2 packs for use in a smoked porter and now you guys are making me think I should just go for something else... HMMM :(
Forum: For Sale 10-23-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By blacksquid
Well, I guess my trade is a bit too specific....

Well, I guess my trade is a bit too specific. I'll sell outright for 15$ each + shipping.

I smell a few mash paddle projects coming!
Forum: For Sale 10-22-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By blacksquid
3 50L Sanke spears for SS Camlocks fittings

WTT 3 x 50L sanke spears : 2 euro style (screw-in) and 1 American (With retaining ring) for Type A, B and F SS camlock fittings.

American type is about 18.75" long.
Euro screw-in is about 19.5"...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-22-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,135
Posted By blacksquid
+1 on Sanke w/ a #11 stopper.

+1 on Sanke w/ a #11 stopper.
Forum: DIY Projects 10-18-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By blacksquid
Recycle bin pump build

**EDIT: OOPS. Sorry this should be in DIY Projects! Could a mod please move this?**

95% done, I cut some thick plastic to go over it and need to get some more machine screws and wing nuts to keep...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-17-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,444
Posted By blacksquid
Yes, I was set on getting them but the reseller I...

Yes, I was set on getting them but the reseller I wanted to give my business to (and did before...$$$), didn't reply back to my inquiry for the second time. Other doesn't wanna ship to Canada, for...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-16-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 655
Posted By blacksquid
One can hope. ;):tank:

One can hope. ;):tank:
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-16-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 655
Posted By blacksquid
That's sad to hear!

That's sad to hear!
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