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Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-10-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By gunmetal
You wouldn't happen to live in central Ohio? If...

You wouldn't happen to live in central Ohio? If so, I just got some of the same barrels. I am using them for some cleaning solutions that we blend. The soy sauce barrels rinsed out just fine with...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-02-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,555
Posted By gunmetal
I have brewed around 50 gallons since April. ...

I have brewed around 50 gallons since April. Mainly consumed between my brother and I. The last three 5 gallon batches have used around 27 ounces of hops. Hopheads!:rockin:
Forum: Electric Brewing 01-02-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,168
Posted By gunmetal
You should, if you start stirring your water...

You should, if you start stirring your water heater, washing machine, or coffee with a metal mash paddle or metal spoon while they are on.
Forum: Electric Brewing 01-01-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,168
Posted By gunmetal
I'm not familiar with Kal's schematic, but to...

I'm not familiar with Kal's schematic, but to clarify, I'm sure the mechanical relay is between the power and the SSR, not the PID and the SSR. Simply cutting off the signal voltage to the SSR would...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By gunmetal
Maybe it could be carbed with nitrous.:D

Maybe it could be carbed with nitrous.:D
Forum: Ohio HomeBrew Forum 12-30-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,266
Posted By gunmetal
I am part owner of a business in downtown...

I am part owner of a business in downtown Columbus, I do have a loading dock and forklift available. I know that to order from L.D. Carlson, located in Kent, Ohio, which is where Gentile's and the...
Forum: India Pale Ale 12-21-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,817
Posted By gunmetal
Update. After two and a half days of force...

Update. After two and a half days of force carbonating, the catty taste went to citrus. I was hoping for this. I bottled using the Biermuncher counter pressure bottle filler, (we don't need no...
Forum: India Pale Ale 12-18-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,992
Posted By gunmetal
Well, I have to admit that this was a great brew....

Well, I have to admit that this was a great brew. I think I will adjust the malt sweetness the next time I brew it, but the hop combos are great. I was going to bottle some for a tasting and beer...
Forum: India Pale Ale 12-18-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,817
Posted By gunmetal
I brewed this using nugget for the bittering...

I brewed this using nugget for the bittering additions and simcoe for the middle and late additions. After 7 days in primary, I took a gravity reading and taste. It was at 1.022, and was the best...
Forum: Cider Forum 12-11-2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 959
Posted By gunmetal
Do you own any hamsters?:D

Do you own any hamsters?:D
Forum: Vendor Showcase 12-09-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,021
Posted By gunmetal
shipping code please.

shipping code please.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-27-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 553
Posted By gunmetal
To pitch dry yeast do this.....rehydrate. Take a...

To pitch dry yeast do this.....rehydrate. Take a sanitized measuring cup fill to the 1/3 cup mark or so. Stick it in the microwave for 3 minutes or so until its boiling. As it is doing this...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-27-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By gunmetal
This is basically my house yeast, I use it for...

This is basically my house yeast, I use it for all my pales and IPA's. These are the majority of beers that I make. I rehydrate it per Palmer's how to brew. It has good attenuation and takes off...
Forum: Electric Brewing 11-25-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By gunmetal
I have a spare SSR already mounted in my control...

I have a spare SSR already mounted in my control box, and hooked up to the BCS. Just a few jumper wires from getting up and running.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 11-12-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,601
Posted By gunmetal
First off, If I had the domain name, and...

First off, If I had the domain name, and copyright name, "strange brew", I would surely want to protect it, not because of some lame movie, but because of one of the greatest rock songs ever. The...
Forum: General Techniques 11-10-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,051
Posted By gunmetal
The residual yeast and sediment will fall to the...

The residual yeast and sediment will fall to the bottom of the keg. After a while the beer will begin to pour clear. Do not move or disturb the keg. If you could look inside the keg you would see...
Forum: India Pale Ale 11-08-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,992
Posted By gunmetal
flow pow

Well, I want to chime in and give an update. I brewed this beer over 4 weeks ago. I knew dumpsterboy did not have great efficiency, so I adjusted my recipe to 15 pounds of briess, 1 pound honey...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-04-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,019
Posted By gunmetal
us-04

I have only used 04 on my apricot blonde, two times, I have kept fermentation temps around 68 degrees. I have never had any off flavors, the apricot beer was a low alcohol blonde (summer beer),...
Forum: DIY Projects 10-25-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By gunmetal
I don't think it is that hard. The welds shown...

I don't think it is that hard. The welds shown are kind of standing on top of the metal. Not enough heat and or wire speed for good penetration. the grey colored welds also look porous= tiny...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-25-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,867
Posted By gunmetal
opener

I have always wanted one of these, but at 35 bucks, I haven't convinced anyone to buy me one yet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/mopargeek/opener.jpg
Forum: DIY Projects 10-24-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By gunmetal
I run an electric rims setup. The e stop is for...

I run an electric rims setup. The e stop is for things like a stuck mash, pump problems- although, I have not had any. Possibly a stuck or faulty ssr. I can't really think of a reason to have a...
Forum: DIY Projects 10-24-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By gunmetal
I run my bcs system from my laptop with no...

I run my bcs system from my laptop with no problems. I do have one selector swith with a 5K potentiometer because I have pumps that run on 90 volt d.c. current and are adjustable speed. Other than...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-20-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 782
Posted By gunmetal
IPA basics

My second all grain batch was EdWort's stone ipa clone. 60min 1oz. warrior, a high alpha acid hop, great for bitterness. 15 min 1oz. centennial, 5min 1oz. centennial, and 1oz. centennial dry hop. ...
Forum: India Pale Ale 10-11-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,992
Posted By gunmetal
Yea, my batch got up to 72 degrees for a part of...

Yea, my batch got up to 72 degrees for a part of the day while I was at work, I still have a blowoff tube in it on day 4! Part of the reason is because I wanted a good 5 1/2 gallons or so because...
Forum: India Pale Ale 10-10-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,992
Posted By gunmetal
Brewed this over the weekend. I always seem to...

Brewed this over the weekend. I always seem to have good efficiency with my system, clocked in at 1.080. I ended up getting a second pack of yeast and pitched it yesterday. Its chugging along...
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