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Forum: Vendor Showcase 11-08-2011, 04:00 PM
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Posted By tedski
Useless post is useless.

Useless post is useless.
Forum: Brewing Events & Local Gatherings 06-14-2011, 05:47 PM
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Views: 2,216
Posted By tedski
I will be there. I also have seating for 3 in my...

I will be there. I also have seating for 3 in my car if anyone needs a ride, please claim it.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-22-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 875
Views: 27,142
Posted By tedski
+1 = 127 Scored my first break today. Don't...

+1 = 127

Scored my first break today. Don't elbow your hydrometer when it's sticking out of a beaker to dry.
Forum: General Chit Chat 01-14-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 482
Posted By tedski
I get a 404 on the Chat link, pnj. For now, use...

I get a 404 on the Chat link, pnj. For now, use http://webchat.freenode.net/ channel is #homebrewtalk.com
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-28-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,109
Posted By tedski
Adding a few drops of water to a tablespoon or so...

Adding a few drops of water to a tablespoon or so of BKF to form a paste is another trick. Spread the paste over any gunk, wait 5 minutes and go at it with a scouring pad. Tough stains may require...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-27-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 220
Posted By tedski
There are too many factors to definitively say if...

There are too many factors to definitively say if your yeast cake would suffer from permutations resulting in flavor changes. These factors include fermentation temperature control, O2 levels,...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By tedski
Back sweetening is also possible with sucralose...

Back sweetening is also possible with sucralose (Splenda). It is non fermentable and carries the same perceivable sweetness as table sugar.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By tedski
That's post boil. You may ask why such an...

That's post boil. You may ask why such an arbitrary number. They're calculating for typical losses due to trub and siphoning dead space. They are shooting for a finished beer volume of...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tedski
To expand on Revvy's note: More resistance in the...

To expand on Revvy's note: More resistance in the fermenter (read: higher pressure from heavier air locks and such) actually increase ester production. This is precisely why some styles are best...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tedski
You are correct. You did it all correctly. That...

You are correct. You did it all correctly. That is called the trub and is left behind every time you rack. More may fall out of suspension in your secondary. Leave it behind when you bottle. ...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tedski
Even then, you still may not see any activity. ...

Even then, you still may not see any activity. The pressure will exit the path of least resistance, which is under your lid. The airlock would just give you something to worry about.
:mug:
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tedski
Can you post a picture of your primary? I'm not...

Can you post a picture of your primary? I'm not sure I'm seeing it right. Technically speaking, if you're on top of racking to secondary and monitoring the primary, the primary fermentation creates...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-26-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By tedski
Yes. I would portion it by weight on an accurate...

Yes. I would portion it by weight on an accurate balance. I would also err on the higher side.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-26-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tedski
Precisely. The secondary is mostly for...

Precisely. The secondary is mostly for clarifying. You may see some very sporadic activity, you may not.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-19-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By tedski
I, obviously, can't say for sure, but I'd think...

I, obviously, can't say for sure, but I'd think not. I've had that metallic taste in many different light lagers. I'd say it was a result of bad storage more than anything. I only posted my...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-19-2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By tedski
Metallic taste can come from old, stale grains.

Metallic taste can come from old, stale grains.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 07-19-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By tedski
Like you stated, its rated higher than 212*F. ...

Like you stated, its rated higher than 212*F. There are no issues with boiling it other than it will be hot :)
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-19-2010, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By tedski
Nice find!! Should be fun to feed them and...

Nice find!! Should be fun to feed them and harvest them. A true heirloom strain!!
Forum: General Techniques 01-16-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By tedski
I used to go outside on brew morning and pile up...

I used to go outside on brew morning and pile up the snow next to the spot I would brew. After the boil, I would use the snow in a bucket to recirc my immersion chiller with a pond pump. One day, I...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-24-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By tedski
Putting inherently buoyant objects on a...

Putting inherently buoyant objects on a hydrometer calls for bad measurements, if you ask me.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-13-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By tedski
I bought a racking cane, the .5 micron diffusion...

I bought a racking cane, the .5 micron diffusion stone and I borrowed the regulator from my oxy-mapp setup (same regulator mentioned above). I used a heat gun to heat up the tip of the racking cane...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 12-08-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By tedski
I specified DME because it is typically easier to...

I specified DME because it is typically easier to store for longer periods. You could most certainly use LME. Just remember to multiply amount of DME by 1.25 to get amount of LME.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 12-08-2009, 04:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By tedski
First, consider all of the information above. If...

First, consider all of the information above. If you still want to culture this bottle and don't have a few bottles, do the following:

- Bring a stock pot of water to a boil and sterilize a...
Forum: California HomeBrew Forum 12-08-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
Posted By tedski
Another Bay Area Brewer checking in here. ...

Another Bay Area Brewer checking in here. Recently moved back to SF after finishing my last tour with the USCG in NY. I'm currently in San Francisco and would love to get together for a brew day...
Forum: General Techniques 12-07-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By tedski
I recently helped a friend with his raspberry...

I recently helped a friend with his raspberry wheat. He had purchased fresh raspberries, so we had to pasteurize them. Here's the method I used:

1.5 # fresh raspberries per gallon of beer
...
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