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Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-07-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By dermotstratton
I had similar problem. This solved it. ...

I had similar problem. This solved it.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7NGYEK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367901328&sr=8-18&pi=SL75
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-27-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
Cool thanks for info. Sorry about...

Cool thanks for info.

Sorry about auto-correct text in last post.

I'm surprised you can get so little loss. I am going to try and build a stand so that my hop rocket and therminator are...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-27-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
That easygoing to bey next question. Do rice...

That easygoing to bey next question. Do rice hulls impart taste? Is that why you per boil? I'm guessing hops soak up more beer than rice hulls but not sure how much difference there will be.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-26-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
I am trying to measure losses with each batch and...

I am trying to measure losses with each batch and I'm trying to calculate them into my brewing software (Beersmith). One of my main problems is that I sometimes use my Hop Rocket and sometime I...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-25-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
Kwadric, agreed about not getting hung up on...

Kwadric, agreed about not getting hung up on inefficiencies. This is home brewing and I'm not doing it to save money.

Just trying to figure out how much wort I need to end up with 10 gallons of...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-23-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
Cold break after hop rocket makes sense. I'm just...

Cold break after hop rocket makes sense. I'm just surprised how much. Just need to make more wort to make up for losses.

4 oz of leaf hops is max capacity for hop rocket. Just barely fits when...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-22-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By dermotstratton
I've used both methods. Currently settled on the...

I've used both methods. Currently settled on the plate chiller method, primarily because it is more scalable as I move up to 15+ gallon batches.

I have not brewed the exact same recipe on both...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-22-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,675
Posted By dermotstratton
I just made a new thread with question about hop...

I just made a new thread with question about hop rocket and subsequently found this one . . .

To OP, do you know approximately how much wort you are losing when using hop rocket? I used 4 oz of...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-22-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By dermotstratton
Blichmann Hop Rocket - Wort Loss

I have used the Blichmann hop rocket on my last few brews and really like the results.

I'm also really trying to nail down my brewhouse efficiency (i.e. accounting for losses in mash tun dead...
Forum: Brew Science 04-11-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By dermotstratton
I just recently had my water tested. I live in...

I just recently had my water tested. I live in San Francisco. I ran water from faucet in my garage through carbon filter. Didn't do anything else.

It appears as though the water is even more...
Forum: Brew Science 04-11-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By dermotstratton
I just recently had my water tested. I live in...

I just recently had my water tested. I live in San Francisco. I ran water from faucet in my garage through carbon filter. Didn't do anything else.

It appears as though the water is even more...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-05-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,214
Posted By dermotstratton
To really nail a Guinness clone, you need to...

To really nail a Guinness clone, you need to incorporate a bit of sour mash into the beer.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-05-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 314
Posted By dermotstratton
It definitely looks like second beer is more...

It definitely looks like second beer is more clear, so I would agree it is a yeast in suspension thing.

My homebrew club recently filled a 55 gallon barrel by having 12 different brewers brew 5...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-05-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By dermotstratton
Depends on what equipment you already have. i...

Depends on what equipment you already have. i would make it low on priority list. It definitely is convenient, but does not impact beer quality that much. Fermentation temperature is more important...
Forum: General Techniques 03-31-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
Beer is kegged and carbed. Only difference I can...

Beer is kegged and carbed. Only difference I can notice is the beer is a little hazier than normal. Attenuation was right on. Flavors are as expected. I am not sure if adding O2 after pitching can...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-21-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By dermotstratton
The adapter will work fine. Do you have a dual...

The adapter will work fine. Do you have a dual regulator? A Nitrogen regulator shows bottle pressure and serving pressure. The scale is better setup on N2 regulator.

Also in general, I like to...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-21-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By dermotstratton
You can run beer through stout faucet with CO2,...

You can run beer through stout faucet with CO2, but you won't be able to increase the pressure to optimize use of stout faucet.

Ideally you want 30-40 psi serving pressure with stout faucet. If...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-14-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By dermotstratton
I brewed with WLP566 and my beer came out a bit...

I brewed with WLP566 and my beer came out a bit "Hefe"-like as well, so like others mentioned this is more in line with the flavor profile to expect as opposed to the "funk" you are looking for . . ....
Forum: General Techniques 03-12-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
Quick update. Yeast did its job and WLP went from...

Quick update. Yeast did its job and WLP went from 1.052 to 1.009 in about 10 days. The beer seems a little bit cloudier than usual, but might be unrelated. Will report back after dry hop and cold...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-04-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By dermotstratton
The length of the stainless coil in jockey box is...

The length of the stainless coil in jockey box is way longer then the plastic line running from keg to stout tap.

How should that change my approach and impact foaming?
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 03-01-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3,188
Views: 135,689
Posted By dermotstratton
in, please.

in, please.
Forum: General Techniques 03-01-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
Thanks stonebrewer! That is the feedback I was...

Thanks stonebrewer! That is the feedback I was hoping to see. Unfortunately I am now up in the mountains 200 miles away from my fermenter an will not be able to observe initial fermentation...
Forum: General Techniques 03-01-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
Thanks to everyone for input great to hear other...

Thanks to everyone for input great to hear other people's view point.

I ferment in 14 gallon conical, so shaking is possible, but more difficult.

I have read lots of literature on the subject...
Forum: General Techniques 03-01-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
Thanks for input. I did oxygenate and will update...

Thanks for input. I did oxygenate and will update this post to let you know if I perceive different fermentation behavior.

I disagree with the statement that shaking fermenter will do the same as...
Forum: General Techniques 03-01-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,834
Posted By dermotstratton
I have read that pure oxygen is toxic yeast,...

I have read that pure oxygen is toxic yeast, which is my concern. I am wondering if any one has actual experience trying O2 before and after pitching and can see a difference in beer.

Thanks!
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