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Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-26-2012, 01:02 PM
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Posted By alexsaunders
@ biochemedic - thanks, that's where I usually...

@ biochemedic - thanks, that's where I usually fill to - good to know.

I've done dry yeast, just not the selection I'd like and I'm with Qhrumphf - I just can't seem to get the steam up to start a...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-25-2012, 09:41 PM
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Posted By alexsaunders
I was wondering that too. I use 6-gal...

I was wondering that too. I use 6-gal BetterBottles but I've never marked the sides for volume - one more thing I need to do.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-25-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By alexsaunders
Thanks all, I figured I should probably just...

Thanks all, I figured I should probably just relax but I can be pretty A-type on occasion :o

@ biochemedic - I've been really lucky was gifted a stand-up freezer upon moving into our current...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-25-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By alexsaunders
Following Mr. Malty's pitching rates

Hello All,

I'm an extract brewer and I recently began to follow Mr. Malty's pitching rates for my brews. I've got a few questions that I hope you might shed some light on:

1) I'm pitching...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-18-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 294
Posted By alexsaunders
I do 7 gallon boils on my electric rangetop -...

I do 7 gallon boils on my electric rangetop - now, not a full-on roiling boil but I've been happy with the results. Takes about 1 hour to come up to boil. I usually put 5 gallons on and start the...
Forum: General Techniques 07-16-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By alexsaunders
I've never done anything like it but... You...

I've never done anything like it but...

You might brew another porter and blend the two. Should cut back on the raspberry and, if you brew it slightly sweet, might help with the chocolate...
Forum: Extract Brewing 07-12-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,989
Posted By alexsaunders
Interesting point - since you brought up MrMalty....

Interesting point - since you brought up MrMalty. Jamil recommends fermenting at 62°F for well balanced esters and phenols (from his book brewing 80 classic styles).

Now, I've not done that...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-10-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,545
Posted By alexsaunders
Give us some more details and perhaps we can help...

Give us some more details and perhaps we can help with that bite.

I've been brewing with extract for the last 3 years, only one bad batch and that was a recipe malfunction (kit came with, I kid...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-10-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,167
Posted By alexsaunders
Yeah, my buddy severed the tendon in his big toe...

Yeah, my buddy severed the tendon in his big toe dropping a glass carboy on it. Sadly, he no longer brews (still drinks like hell). Hope you heal quick!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-10-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By alexsaunders
As above, I usually bottle condition everything...

As above, I usually bottle condition everything for at least 2 weeks. I had an IPA that didn't really come into its own for 2 months and a stout that took 4 months.

If you're a details kinda guy...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 07-02-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By alexsaunders
Thanks for the input - I probably don't need the...

Thanks for the input - I probably don't need the caps now but good to know they're out there.

Cheers,
Alex
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 07-01-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By alexsaunders
Question about time between pours

Hey all,

Just kegged our first beer on our new system. Everything is working fairly well after playing with the pressure but ...

If we haven't poured in a few days (off camping or whatnot)...
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