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Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-17-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 168
Posted By jhoyda
I saved some money by building the above. 11"...

I saved some money by building the above. 11" Flexwatt (http://beanfarm.com/product_info.php?cPath=1204_1205&products_id=5569) with two crimp connectors and an old extension cord end. 3 ft wraps...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-15-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 181
Posted By jhoyda
Absolutely love my Chugger pump, I got it during...

Absolutely love my Chugger pump, I got it during the March Madness sale for less than $85 shipped!
Forum: General Techniques 05-09-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By jhoyda
My greatest improvement to chilling time came...

My greatest improvement to chilling time came when I used a pump to slowly whirlpool instead of using a spoon. Went from 25 minutes to 15 or less.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-09-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,507
Posted By jhoyda
There's a cascade shortage? Northern...

There's a cascade shortage?

Northern Brewer, Austin Homebrew and Farmhouse Brewing all have them in stock.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-08-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 127
Posted By jhoyda
Well, I just made a starter from yeast that went...

Well, I just made a starter from yeast that went in storage on 12/4/12 and it took right off. I also bet you'll be fine.

That's a 1.5 l starter in a gallon jug.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-04-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By jhoyda
Wrap your carboy in something opaque. Then you...

Wrap your carboy in something opaque. Then you can't see the nastiness that is fermentation ;)
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-03-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 312
Posted By jhoyda
I agree completely.

I agree completely.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-03-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By jhoyda
Use this calculator...

Use this calculator (http://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/) next time. 5 oz it too much sugar.
Forum: Vendor Showcase 05-02-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,419
Posted By jhoyda
When selecting a grain you have the title "Double...

When selecting a grain you have the title "Double Mill:" and then provide the radio buttons, Yes, No or Double Mill. I think the title should me "Milled". Kind of confusing. I'm assuming you...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-02-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 312
Posted By jhoyda
2 weeks is the minimum for something like 6%, if...

2 weeks is the minimum for something like 6%, if yours is 10% it may be 4-6 weeks before it's carbonated. Be patient!
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-01-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 712
Posted By jhoyda
That's flat out brilliant. I saw people using...

That's flat out brilliant. I saw people using measuring sticks but never got around to making something that would inevitably get lost. I love the fact the spoon does double duty.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-22-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,748
Posted By jhoyda
Exactly! The "half gallon" of ice cream is...

Exactly!

The "half gallon" of ice cream is now 1.5 quarts and the list goes on.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-17-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By jhoyda
Nope, go right ahead. What strain of yeast are...

Nope, go right ahead. What strain of yeast are you using?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-17-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By jhoyda
Yep you're right had 100B in my head from liquid...

Yep you're right had 100B in my head from liquid packs for some reason.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-16-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By jhoyda
Your post leaves a little to be desired in the...

Your post leaves a little to be desired in the way of information. I am going to make some assumptions.

I'm going to assume an OG of around 1.050. Therefore, according to YeastCalc...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-16-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,340
Posted By jhoyda
I use table sugar because it's A) cheap B)...

I use table sugar because it's A) cheap B) available and C) I don't have to remember to add it to my online order (LHBS is 45 mins away and the owner is an a$$).

:)
Forum: DIY Projects 03-28-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,522,031
Posted By jhoyda
Hey! You copied my stand! Except in the...

Hey! You copied my stand!

Except in the Winter; I use a rolling toolbox to hold the MT and keep the garage door closed.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-28-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,381
Posted By jhoyda
Great build, it has me considering doing...

Great build, it has me considering doing something similar. Mostly so I can set my mash temp and forget about it! Currently, I find myself checking on it regularly.

Now the nitpicking: you could...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-26-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By jhoyda
Another vote for the vinator, best $20 I've spent...

Another vote for the vinator, best $20 I've spent on brewing. I also forgo the bottle tree.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 03-25-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 300
Posted By jhoyda
Me too, head to the garage, turn on the TV and...

Me too, head to the garage, turn on the TV and get it done. By the way, I bought a vinator and that is the way to go. I used to squirt Star-San in the bottles with a hand sprayer. Using the...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-19-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 951
Posted By jhoyda
I use a jug also AND even with the convex bottom...

I use a jug also AND even with the convex bottom I can still use it on my homemade stir plate!
Forum: Hops Growing 03-19-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By jhoyda
They're all yours!

They're all yours!
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-17-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By jhoyda
That looks great to me, I'm a firm believer in...

That looks great to me, I'm a firm believer in simple IPA recipes, actually simple recipes in general.
Forum: DIY Projects 03-13-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 962
Posted By jhoyda
I debated forever between SS camlocks or the Kent...

I debated forever between SS camlocks or the Kent Plastic QD's they sell at Bargain Fittings. I went with the camlocks and am quite happy with my decision. They are heavy duty, lock positively and,...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-13-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 620
Posted By jhoyda
I mash longer than 60 minutes because it makes my...

I mash longer than 60 minutes because it makes my brew day easier. After dinner I heat my strike water and mash in, usually by 7:00. Then I get the kids ready for bed and read books with them. By...
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