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Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-19-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 478
Posted By boortzie
I'm having the same problem. Approx. 6 ft....

I'm having the same problem. Approx. 6 ft. lines, 3/16 ID, set at 10 PSI. After a bunch of research on this forum (and a few others, truth be told), I went out and bought 10 ft 3/16 ID lines. I'm...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-13-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By boortzie
Those look like rafts to me. You'll probably be...

Those look like rafts to me. You'll probably be okay, but the only way to know for sure is to bottle and see. But if it fermented for 3-4 weeks and that's what it looks like, I think the odds are...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-08-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 174
Posted By boortzie
Yes, it will, but I find the secondary to be...

Yes, it will, but I find the secondary to be necessary only with high gravity beers or things I want to condition for a while. One of the benefits of the keg (especially if you use the "set and...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-08-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 275
Posted By boortzie
I just started using one to cut down on waste...

I just started using one to cut down on waste water during the brewing process. It does cut through ice pretty quickly, and it takes a few minutes longer than hooking the IC up to a hose. However,...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-03-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By boortzie
I did a ginger winter ale last Christmas. I put...

I did a ginger winter ale last Christmas. I put 3 oz of fresh chopped ginger into the boil with 15 minutes to go. The ginger flavor in the final product was noticeable but not overpowering. My one...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-23-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,446
Posted By boortzie
Love kegging. So glad I made the move. And...

Love kegging. So glad I made the move. And space-wise, it may end up being a space saver (unless you go all in and build a kegerator/keezer like a lot of us have). Kegs tend to take up less room...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-23-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By boortzie
Could it be a problem with the beer line post? ...

Could it be a problem with the beer line post? Perhaps the valve isn't releasing. If the other keg is pouring fine, you could always switch the posts out since you know the potentially bad post can...
Forum: Maryland HomeBrew Forum 03-22-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 309
Posted By boortzie
Here's their website:...

Here's their website: http://www.flyingbarrel.com/brew_on_premise.htm

I think it's about $100 for a 5 gallon batch. $175 for a 10 gallon batch. That's all in (extract, hops, yeast, equipment,...
Forum: Maryland HomeBrew Forum 03-21-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 309
Posted By boortzie
I used to live in DC, and learned how to homebrew...

I used to live in DC, and learned how to homebrew from the guys at the Flying Barrel in Frederick. They do brew-on-premises, providing all of the materials, equipment, and know-how to get you...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-15-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By boortzie
Short beer lines can contribute to all foam...

Short beer lines can contribute to all foam pours. Try holding the cobra tap up high while pouring into the glass (height has an effect on relative pressure within the line). Not so much that you...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-14-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 207
Posted By boortzie
Couple of questions for you? -You mentioned...

Couple of questions for you?

-You mentioned your process for cleaning the keg, but what about the lines? Unclean lines could contribute to cloudy beer (among other problems). Also, could there...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-14-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,625
Posted By boortzie
Whenever we go on vacation, SWMBO and I try to...

Whenever we go on vacation, SWMBO and I try to visit at least one local brewery. Our top two favorites thus far are Flying Dog in Frederick, MD and Maui Brewing in, well, Maui. Flying Dog does a...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-08-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By boortzie
Here's a couple of tips I've learned (mostly the...

Here's a couple of tips I've learned (mostly the hardway).

-I agree with Beernik. A few years ago, I screwed up pretty badly on ferm temps for an IPA and I didn't like the end result. Some...
Forum: Cider Forum 10-15-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,164
Posted By boortzie
You'll be tempted to obsess over minor issues...

You'll be tempted to obsess over minor issues (real or perceived) and/or freak abut about little issues (e.g. OG/SG off by a couple of points). Don't give in to the temptations. More than likely, if...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-01-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,213
Posted By boortzie
+1 for iBrewmaster as well.

+1 for iBrewmaster as well.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 07-31-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By boortzie
Right out of the gate, make sure the kegs are...

Right out of the gate, make sure the kegs are really, really clean. Take the keg apart, including all of the posts, dip tubes, lines, o-rings, etc., and soak those in PBW (or similar cleaner) for a...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-20-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 20,734
Posted By boortzie
SWMBO and I have been documenting our...

SWMBO and I have been documenting our (mis?)adventures in homebrewing in our condo. http://condobrew.blogspot.com/ Fortunately for our readers, she does the writing and photography for the blog.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 07-13-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By boortzie
I generally steam oak chips to sanitize, but I...

I generally steam oak chips to sanitize, but I don't add the run-off water - the chips have enough flavor left in them, and I want to avoid introducing any nasty tasting compounds that might be on...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-13-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,067
Posted By boortzie
Especially moderation.

Especially moderation.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-10-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,547
Posted By boortzie
I've done a number of extract kits (almost all...

I've done a number of extract kits (almost all through Midwest), and generally have had pretty solid results. Some beers were good, a couple were great. Only one kit didn't turn out well (I think...
Forum: Extract Brewing 07-09-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,995
Posted By boortzie
Why the Irish moss? No real need to clarify a...

Why the Irish moss? No real need to clarify a hefe (IMO)
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