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Forum: General Techniques 06-14-2013, 02:02 PM
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Posted By eyedoctodd
OK, so lots f good boil-over advice here. Any...

OK, so lots f good boil-over advice here. Any special tricks for not overflowing the fermenter and losing ~15% of your volume? :o
Forum: General Techniques 06-14-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By eyedoctodd
Yeah, I have no excuse, I was boiling less than...

Yeah, I have no excuse, I was boiling less than 13 gal in a 15 gal boilermaker. (Last batch I oversparged, LONG story, and I had to boil down 14.75 gal in that 15 gal pot. FermcapS saved my live...
Forum: General Techniques 06-14-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By eyedoctodd
As long as you don't vent off gas from the keg,...

As long as you don't vent off gas from the keg, the CO2 has nowhere to escape. Sure, the agitation and the temperature will make some of it come out of solution, but it will just build up in the...
Forum: General Techniques 06-14-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By eyedoctodd
Massively sucky brew day.

Just need to vent.

Brewed 10.5 gallon batch of witbier last night. Rounded up on my strike water volume and strike water temp was a few degrees high.... 152 mash turned into 156 until I...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-25-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,359
Posted By eyedoctodd
I think you're going to like that but I will say...

I think you're going to like that but I will say this: I mashed at 150 and also had 1.051 OG and US-05 took it down to 1.005. It has been "over"-attenuating for me on most recent batches. You may...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-24-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,359
Posted By eyedoctodd
For the beer I mentioned that I suggested is...

For the beer I mentioned that I suggested is different, that was a pint from a bar.

For this particular brew I used my tap water which shakes down like so:
(ppm)
Ca 53
Mg 28
Na 24
Cl 51
SO4...
Forum: For Sale 05-20-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By eyedoctodd
How much to ship to 19382?

How much to ship to 19382?
Forum: For Sale 05-20-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By eyedoctodd
What size fittings? 3/8"? 1/2"? Can't tell for...

What size fittings? 3/8"? 1/2"? Can't tell for sure from pic.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-20-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,359
Posted By eyedoctodd
Added my second dry hop addition of 2oz Citra...

Added my second dry hop addition of 2oz Citra today, beer tasting and smelling a lot like I remember it from last year. However, slight problem. I had a pint of this year's Summer Love last night...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-10-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,359
Posted By eyedoctodd
I brewed this yesterday with Magnum for bittering...

I brewed this yesterday with Magnum for bittering and Hallertau for the 15, 10 and 0 minute additions. Will dry hop with 4 oz of Citra when primary is done (10 gallon batch.) The only other change...
Forum: For Sale 04-26-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,814
Posted By eyedoctodd
What is your location in PA in case I might be...

What is your location in PA in case I might be interested in a pickup item? What would you charge to ship something like a plate chiller or regulator?

Edit - I see you're in Ambler, shipping...
Forum: For Sale 04-26-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By eyedoctodd
Cheap Freezer in Maryland

Not my item but I stumbled on this 10 cu.f. freezer on eBay for 99 cents.
I have no affiliation with the seller, just thought I'd share the find. If I was closer (and had the space) I'd consider...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-26-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
I can see SpeedYellow's point, but only to a...

I can see SpeedYellow's point, but only to a point. Using any electrical device carries some risk, and I would venture that there is probably less risk here with a properly grounded setup than with...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-26-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
A quick google search shows they are carried by...

A quick google search shows they are carried by True Value hardware stores, though you'd want to call ahead to make sure they have it in stock.

There are several stores around the Syracuse area...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-11-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 250,230
Posted By eyedoctodd
You need to look at your recent numbers and...

You need to look at your recent numbers and determine if you are CONSISTENTLY low on your OG numbers. If so, then just adjust your efficiency in your calculations. I brew a variety of beers from...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-05-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,945
Views: 62,675
Posted By eyedoctodd
Just saw thread, so catching up. Going back to...

Just saw thread, so catching up. Going back to January 1, 10.5 Gallons each of ESB, German Pils, APA, Robust Porter and Maibock plus 5.25 gallons of DIPA. So adding 57.75 gallons.

11781.5+...
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 02-27-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3,188
Views: 135,689
Posted By eyedoctodd
Count me in, please!

Count me in, please!
Forum: DIY Projects 02-26-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,998
Posted By eyedoctodd
Hey there ThreeGnomes - the link is not...

Hey there ThreeGnomes - the link is not super-obvious but it's a sentence or two above the cost breakdown at the end.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-21-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
Hey there, I was interested in this so I looked...

Hey there, I was interested in this so I looked it up to see how it's programmed.

I noticed it's got a lithium battery to preserve settings when the power's off. I remember reading reviews of...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-21-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
Also - to all those noting they have a temp...

Also - to all those noting they have a temp gradient in their tuns..

That will only matter if you're using a temp controller probe to act as the brains of when the heater is receiving power or...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-21-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
Close. The bucket heater draws 8.333A, so just...

Close. The bucket heater draws 8.333A, so just in case you were thinking of feeding it with 8A, don't! I am thinking of adding a second one because I have a 20A circuit available right where I brew...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-12-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,194
Posted By eyedoctodd
@stoneBriar: The heating element does not get...

@stoneBriar: The heating element does not get *HOT* when it is submerged in water like it needs to be. I have touched it with my finger underwater.

@kopher - I would expect the manufacturer to...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-04-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 125
Posted By eyedoctodd
Pils fermentation schedule

Hiya,

On 1/27/13 I brewed my first 10.5 gallon batch of German pils, mashing at 148 for 75 mins and OG was 1.049. I built up to a 5L starter from a single smack pack of Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils, so...
Forum: General Techniques 01-31-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By eyedoctodd
You are simultaneously producing CO2 and C2H5OH...

You are simultaneously producing CO2 and C2H5OH (ethanol). Those are the products of alcoholic fermentation. You cannot do one without the other or change the ratio. If you're talking about fusel...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-30-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By eyedoctodd
Have been looking at yeast banking for a while...

Have been looking at yeast banking for a while and have read a lot. My setup will be to pressure cook the vessels and equipment, and just spray star-San on everything else. I know that contaminants...
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