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Forum: General Beer Discussion Yesterday, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Braufessor
I write the date of purchase on each of my...

I write the date of purchase on each of my buckets and lids so that I keep them matched up and know how old they are and if I suspect any problems with infection/age/scratching, etc.. As for...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum Yesterday, 05:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,539
Posted By Braufessor
Well said - my exact reasoning for buckets as...

Well said - my exact reasoning for buckets as well. I also use kegs for long term aging.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum Yesterday, 04:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,539
Posted By Braufessor
Is there actually any evidence that food grade...

Is there actually any evidence that food grade fermentation buckets leach "chemicals" into fermenting beer? By evidence, I mean tested in a lab under the same conditions you would encounter in...
Forum: Brewing Software 05-15-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,892
Posted By Braufessor
In regard to the water profile calculator.........

In regard to the water profile calculator...... Does it allow for RO/Distilled water dilution? Does it project mash pH (like Brun Water).... Or does it basically just give you a place to import your...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-15-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 7,823
Posted By Braufessor
I would be fine with it...... so long as the...

I would be fine with it...... so long as the exact same punishments were handed out to morons on their cell phones. "Distracted" driving has essentially been shown to be as bad as low level...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-13-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 29,722
Posted By Braufessor
I have thought the same thing to some extent. ...

I have thought the same thing to some extent. But, I am taking comfort in the fact that at the regional level, I am assuming the competitions were essentially run by the local clubs that put on the...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-13-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 29,722
Posted By Braufessor
Hey now wait a minute...... I am also Dave...

Hey now wait a minute...... I am also Dave O'brien (not really, but logged me in as him too) - how do you also get to be Dave O'Brien??
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-13-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 29,722
Posted By Braufessor
same here - logging me in as someone else as...

same here - logging me in as someone else as well. I responded to janis at AHA with the problem.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-11-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By Braufessor
Nice - especially the amarillo. Great price on a...

Nice - especially the amarillo. Great price on a hop you can't even find by the pound right now for the most part.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-08-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 226
Posted By Braufessor
My general practice on IPA's is: Day 1-14...

My general practice on IPA's is:
Day 1-14 primary fermentation
Day 15-19 (or so) Dry hop in Primary.
Cold Crash or just transfer straight to Keg. (depends on amt. of hop material).

*** You will...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-06-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 677
Posted By Braufessor
I use various combinations of my very hard tap...

I use various combinations of my very hard tap water (Carbon Filtered) and R.O. water from the store (.39/gallon cent refill). Depending on style I use various ratios of each and additions as...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-03-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,757
Posted By Braufessor
* another trick - keg is filled with PBW and hot...

* another trick - keg is filled with PBW and hot water, after a few hours, turn it upside down in a 5 gallon bucket or deep plastic tub - about 2 gallons will come out into the bucket, but the rest...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-03-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,757
Posted By Braufessor
Great advice above..... I also take mine apart...

Great advice above..... I also take mine apart between every brew - it does not take much to do.

Yooper's advice in regard to keeping parts from one keg organized and separated from other kegs is...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-03-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 817
Posted By Braufessor
Already in the pipeline (Lagering) and ready...

Already in the pipeline (Lagering) and ready now-June: Helles, pilsner, dortmunder.... probably brew another round of each of these in the next few weeks to be ready in August/september.

In...
Forum: Brewing Software 05-01-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,892
Posted By Braufessor
I think I would really like the incorporation of...

I think I would really like the incorporation of water chemistry into it.
Forum: Brewing Software 05-01-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,892
Posted By Braufessor
I love my iBrewmaster......what will be the ease...

I love my iBrewmaster......what will be the ease of transferring recipes and batches from iBrewmaster 1 to 2?????
Forum: American Ale 04-30-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By Braufessor
That will be a good hop combo in a big amber ale...

That will be a good hop combo in a big amber ale I bet..... Let me know how it turns out, or if you find something you would change, or works well..... always looking to try new options.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-30-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By Braufessor
Thanks for the offer.... But, I am good for now (...

Thanks for the offer.... But, I am good for now ( I have a pint mason jar of it in my fridge, and an oktoberfest currently fermenting with it). So, I can get some more beers with it....... I should...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-29-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By Braufessor
German Lager X??? anywhere?

Is this yeast still available anywhere??? Like to get some if it is, but can't find it.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-29-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 406
Posted By Braufessor
http://www.graintoglasshomebrew.com/ $17 and...

http://www.graintoglasshomebrew.com/

$17 and $19 per pound for fuggle and EKG - Hop Union bags = Fresh! Good shipping price too.

If you want fresh, your best bet is by the pound in the...
Forum: American Ale 04-29-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By Braufessor
I would say you could use anywhere in the .5-1 lb...

I would say you could use anywhere in the .5-1 lb range for the flaked oats/barley portion and get the desired effect of "creamy" feel to the beer. This is actually on my brew experiment "to-do"...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-28-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 29,722
Posted By Braufessor
I guess the one thing I don't understand out of...

I guess the one thing I don't understand out of all of it is this -

*On the one hand, apparently (from an earlier post) Centers were instructed that they could send out score sheets as soon as...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-28-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By Braufessor
Hmmmm..... one hop only???? That would probably...

Hmmmm..... one hop only???? That would probably also mean I was limited on what I could brew if I only had one...... So...... It would be a battle between Sazz and Hallertau. Hallertau would give...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-26-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 29,722
Posted By Braufessor
Hahaha..... I have also been doing that for a...

Hahaha..... I have also been doing that for a week or two with the regions:)
Forum: Brew Science 04-26-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By Braufessor
Bru'n Bicarbonate - bitter

brewing a bitter, using pale ale profile.... The bicarbonate profile number is 180..... right now, mine is about 80 with RO dilution. Is there a "need" to be that high on bicarbonate? Does that...
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