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Forum: General Chit Chat 09-27-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,943
Views: 85,969
Posted By alchemedes
Wounded Waltz

Wounded Waltz
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-24-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By alchemedes
But how did they taste, ok?? You know, there are...

But how did they taste, ok?? You know, there are lots of fruit wines and melomels that come out smelling like chemicals when fermented. I'm also on board to learn how to avoid such problems.
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-24-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7,943
Views: 85,969
Posted By alchemedes
yeast beast

yeast beast
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-24-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 844
Posted By alchemedes
:off: How many people read the thread title and...

:off: How many people read the thread title and thought it said, "Tripe!" Just curious.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-23-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,449
Posted By alchemedes
I only have two kegs, and that's enough for me...

I only have two kegs, and that's enough for me :mug:
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-23-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
I racked it too soon (and kegged it), that was...

I racked it too soon (and kegged it), that was why it was at 1.020. FYI, the dates on the posts are not accurate reflections of day to day activities. As per suggestion, I took it out of the...
Forum: Mead Forum 09-23-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 452
Posted By alchemedes
As is traditional when such things happen you...

As is traditional when such things happen you need to somehow incorporate the word "spoon" into the name of your mead. :rockin:
Forum: Cider Forum 09-23-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 804
Posted By alchemedes
+1 for the blow off tube. Oh, and heres a pic of...

+1 for the blow off tube. Oh, and heres a pic of one I totally stole from a google search. :mug: You can remove it and put an airlock back in after it calms down.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 09-22-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,407
Posted By alchemedes
I don't understand why the prices would differ so...

I don't understand why the prices would differ so astronomically across the US. I guess some places just know they can rip you off. :(
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-21-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
Thanks for the advise. Looking at spunding...

Thanks for the advise. Looking at spunding valves, I think I want to build one for future use. However, the update on the this current brew is that it's been sitting out at room temperature and I...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 09-21-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,407
Posted By alchemedes
I know this isn't co2 in the video (co2 isn't...

I know this isn't co2 in the video (co2 isn't flammable), but check out what happened to this guy that removed the valve off an oxygen tank. Just sayin... :rockin:
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Forum: Mead Forum 09-21-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By alchemedes
Bump. Anybody ever get any good results on this?

Bump. Anybody ever get any good results on this?
Forum: Cider Forum 09-20-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By alchemedes
Maybe you could provide a little more info on...

Maybe you could provide a little more info on your cider process - sugars, exact yeast strains, OG, FG, etc. Also, gaseous smells are natural byproduct of yeasties making love to sugars, so it's...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 09-20-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,407
Posted By alchemedes
It only costs $15 where I live. Don't know where...

It only costs $15 where I live. Don't know where you did your research, but your reading the wrong info, imho. Co2 is cheep and over-pressurized exploding tanks do not sound fun...

However, I know...
Forum: General Techniques 09-20-2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,091
Posted By alchemedes
There were some definite heat spells this summer,...

There were some definite heat spells this summer, indeed. What I did to keep my fermentation at a steady 68F was set my 5gal. carboy into a large turkey roasting pant and then fill up the pan about 5...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-19-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,577
Posted By alchemedes
Yeah, I would like to know also. I clean plastic...

Yeah, I would like to know also. I clean plastic carboys with a bottle brush all the time...:ban:
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-18-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 1,993
Views: 163,762
Posted By alchemedes
When homebrewtalk.com is your homepage. :mug:

When homebrewtalk.com is your homepage. :mug:
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-18-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
Would rigging an airlock to the keg be a good...

Would rigging an airlock to the keg be a good idea so as I don't have to baby it? Or would you recommend just bleeding it every day at the same time?
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-18-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
Awesome. Proceeding with this plan, right now....

Awesome. Proceeding with this plan, right now. :mug:
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-18-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
Hey, thank you. So, my fermentation takes place...

Hey, thank you. So, my fermentation takes place in my spare bedroom closet where it is always roughly 62-68F. You mean, take the keg out of the kegarator, put it in the closet, and bleed release...
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-18-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By alchemedes
Read the brix and racked... *face palm* Why!?

My most retarded mistake ever! :rockin:

I brewed an American Wheat recipe from my LHBS fourteen days ago. I was checking the gravity two nights days ago just to see the progress and I accidentally...
Forum: Cider Forum 09-18-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By alchemedes
I would agree with the above statement. In...

I would agree with the above statement. In addition, every time I used only brown sugar or only plain table sugar in a cider the batches came out tasting way too hoochy. Also, I highly suggest using...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-17-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,685
Posted By alchemedes
A good practice is to be a little OCD when it...

A good practice is to be a little OCD when it comes to sanitation, and thus sanitize everything that will touch your beer. It does take extra time and equipment, but it's worth it!
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-16-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By alchemedes
Nice job and good, brief info for the noobs...

Nice job and good, brief info for the noobs entering the hobby. :mug:
Forum: Wine 09-16-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 69,579
Posted By alchemedes
Bump. Anybody? :o

Bump. Anybody? :o
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