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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-12-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By ntalkers
Why not rinse your yeast and reuse it for the...

Why not rinse your yeast and reuse it for the following batches? I can usually ferment 2-3 beers off one harvest.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-11-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,541
Posted By ntalkers
When harvesting yeast, I often sterilize in a...

When harvesting yeast, I often sterilize in a pressure cooker. Just put your glass items in a pressure cooker, with some water, of course and let it steam under pressure for a good 15 minutes. I...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-10-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By ntalkers
In short, yes. A light extract will be a fine...

In short, yes. A light extract will be a fine replacement for 2-row. You can even find a Munich extract some places. You could steep the Cara-Munich (and Munich if you cannot find or do not wish...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-06-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By ntalkers
I'm a bit confused as I've had the same issues...

I'm a bit confused as I've had the same issues lately. Was the 70 degrees for two weeks not a diacetyl rest?

I brewed an Oktoberfest, fermented for a month at 50, raised to 60 for 4 days and I...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-28-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,236
Posted By ntalkers
Currently, you can find it almost everywhere in...

Currently, you can find it almost everywhere in the midwest. I believe they distribute to a few states on the east coast and a state or two out west.

Nick
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-28-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,937
Posted By ntalkers
Ska Brewing's "Mexican Logger" was cloned on the...

Ska Brewing's "Mexican Logger" was cloned on the Jamil Show recently. Ya may want to listen to that podcast.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-15-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By ntalkers
If it's got a crack in it, I'd get rid of it. ...

If it's got a crack in it, I'd get rid of it. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 08-10-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 367
Posted By ntalkers
I agree with Coff - You won't get the best beer...

I agree with Coff - You won't get the best beer out of pouring on top of a yeast cake because it'll mix with all that old trub. I'd suggest washing it, but people do it all the time with no issues.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-10-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,191
Posted By ntalkers
I don't see an issue with the oven. Why not?

I don't see an issue with the oven. Why not?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-08-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By ntalkers
I go up to about 7%, but I've found that the...

I go up to about 7%, but I've found that the higher I go, the less viable my yeast is and the slower it ferments the next beer.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-08-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By ntalkers
Wait a week and check your gravity. You may have...

Wait a week and check your gravity. You may have a leak in the seal of the bucket. Airlock activity is not always a sign of fermentation. Try the search function.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-08-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ntalkers
Careful. If it is infected (which to me, it...

Careful. If it is infected (which to me, it looks like a pellicle may be forming), you could end up with bottle bombs. I have used WLP565 many times and my beer has never looked like that, nor...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-07-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By ntalkers
For those who "prefer bottle conditioning." Why? ...

For those who "prefer bottle conditioning." Why? Carbonation is carbonation.

I used to bottle and sometimes even bottle conditioned a few gallons and kegged the rest. Now I keg everything and...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-07-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 564
Posted By ntalkers
Pitch a yeast starter when it's at high krausen.

Pitch a yeast starter when it's at high krausen.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-07-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By ntalkers
No, typically american stout hop profiles aren't...

No, typically american stout hop profiles aren't too far off of an IPA. for a CDA, you'll want the malt profile of an IPA, but add some chocolate or carafa to bring the color up and add a little bit...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-01-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 861
Posted By ntalkers
The yeast is in the bottom, assuming you...

The yeast is in the bottom, assuming you refrigerated these jars overnight. If they've been at room temperature, much of the yeast is probably in suspension.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-01-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 611
Posted By ntalkers
I agree with Tytanium. You can put lipstick on a...

I agree with Tytanium. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. You really need to have a good base beer and no hops or additives are going to help it.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-01-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 640
Posted By ntalkers
Growlers aren't recommended for bottle...

Growlers aren't recommended for bottle conditioning, so be careful. Many times it's not the lid that pops off, but the the bottom dropping out.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-01-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By ntalkers
Using distilled water and adding chemicals is a...

Using distilled water and adding chemicals is a good method if you know what you're doing. However, water science one of the most complicated aspects to understand in homebrewing. It's usually more...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-31-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,096
Posted By ntalkers
For week 3: Cincinnati has a strong brewing...

For week 3: Cincinnati has a strong brewing history from German immigrants. Prohibition really killed it. You could go with a German lager or something... Maybe an Oktoberfest (if you have time)...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 07-31-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By ntalkers
Swap the C40 for caramunich to add sweetness. ...

Swap the C40 for caramunich to add sweetness. 1lb is fine.
I'd probably swap the wheat with pilsen or two row since it's not to style.
SRM may be a bit light for the style. If so, you could add a...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 07-30-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By ntalkers
Dr. Scott from the Jamil show podcast on the...

Dr. Scott from the Jamil show podcast on the Brewing Network placed 2nd round at NHC with the following guidelines. I believe Designing Great Beers is also similar...
50% Pilsner and/or Two-Row...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 07-30-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,585
Posted By ntalkers
How much whirlfloc did you use? I used an entire...

How much whirlfloc did you use? I used an entire tablet on a 6 gallon batch and threw it in at 15 minutes left in the boil once and had the same issues as you. Now I use a half a tablet for 6 and a...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,350
Posted By ntalkers
Ikea anyone? ...

Ikea anyone?
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/ikea-now-brewing-its-own-beer-141950
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-21-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,651
Posted By ntalkers
A 1L flask may be a bit small for most beers,...

A 1L flask may be a bit small for most beers, unless you plan on stepping it up a bunch of times.
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