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Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-15-2013, 06:15 PM
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Posted By nilo
I think the coriander on #12 is more in line with...

I think the coriander on #12 is more in line with other recipes, like Waine's #2, so I would go for that and adjust for your taste on future brews.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-07-2013, 07:17 PM
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Posted By nilo
Here's...

Here's (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxL7TXS8tHPsZjBzcmJzODI0T2c/edit?usp=sharing) a nice controller (solos4848) that I was researching some time ago, runs about $100
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-06-2013, 09:34 PM
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Posted By nilo
I just looked and it is posted to the google doc....

I just looked and it is posted to the google doc. Try to download the latest revision by clicking on the down arrow on the upper left corner of the page that the link I posted sends you. Let me know.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-03-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By nilo
It all depends on how reliable you want it to be...

It all depends on how reliable you want it to be and if you need simultaneous cooling and heating control capability . These controller in the $50's range are not reliable in my experience and most...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-03-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 271
Posted By nilo
assuming you have model D1SVR-220, the diagram is...

assuming you have model D1SVR-220, the diagram is correct.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-02-2013, 12:09 AM
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Posted By nilo
#12 brewed and tasted. Increased coriander a bit....

#12 brewed and tasted. Increased coriander a bit. Tastes great.
Recipes updated here (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxL7TXS8tHPsNWM2YmQ1YTYtMGY1YS00YjJjLWE5ZDktMmQ2ODdmMzljNDUz/edit?usp=sharing)
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-01-2013, 06:59 PM
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Posted By nilo
I don't mean to be an a..hole here, but you will...

I don't mean to be an a..hole here, but you will need some expertise in electricity before you can attempt this. You will need to dig your controller's manuals to see if it does what you need. There...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-01-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By nilo
2 point is good enough for me. I use this...

2 point is good enough for me.
I use this refractometer for maybe a year now.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-30-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By nilo
Couple things that could affect your readings: ...

Couple things that could affect your readings:
1)Temperature of the sample. A correctiong needs to be applied when using a hydrometer
2)You can miss few points when eye bolling a hydrometer reading...
Forum: Brew Science 04-29-2013, 09:41 PM
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Posted By nilo
perhaps a digital refractometer coupled directly...

perhaps a digital refractometer coupled directly to a fermenter?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-29-2013, 07:11 PM
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Posted By nilo
My concern is with scortching the malt on the...

My concern is with scortching the malt on the bottom of your pot, assuming you were planning to boil the 1.7gal water + malt for the whole 60min.
Intestead, just add the malt extracts to last 10min...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-26-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 271
Posted By nilo
You need to post a lot more details on the...

You need to post a lot more details on the equipment you have, models etc, before anyone can help. A basic block diagram of what you are trying to achieve, at minimum.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-26-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By nilo
If you want a lime type wit, then use lime zest...

If you want a lime type wit, then use lime zest to primary, not lemonade.
I have successfully brewed this few times, recipe found here...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 532
Posted By nilo
I know your pain. I think the market on...

I know your pain.
I think the market on homebrewing lacks on a simple solution on this, a 5gal fermenter with built-in insulation, temp controller, cooling and heating capabilities. Something as...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-22-2013, 08:23 PM
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Posted By nilo
Using fresh peels is a whole different deal than...

Using fresh peels is a whole different deal than dried peels. Dry peels gives better results in my experience, and allow more conssistency also.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-22-2013, 08:02 PM
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Posted By nilo
3oz for last 10min

3oz for last 10min
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-22-2013, 07:02 PM
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Views: 169,105
Posted By nilo
The amount of spices that tastes close to the BM...

The amount of spices that tastes close to the BM vary a lot from people to people, so there isn't an answers on that. If you feel you need more orange, add more until you like it.
I'm currently...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-22-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By nilo
pitching at 85F should not be an issue if the if...

pitching at 85F should not be an issue if the if temp dropped to 70F or under in next 24h. If that is the case, relax and wait.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-21-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By nilo
at which temp did you mash?

at which temp did you mash?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-19-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By nilo
If you want to mash at 152F, you will need to add...

If you want to mash at 152F, you will need to add water at higher temp than that so the grains and mash tun will absorb some of the heat and equalize at desired 152F. The mash tun needs to be well...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-19-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 306
Posted By nilo
Make a test with the new cooler, some hot water...

Make a test with the new cooler, some hot water at 170F, leave it for 1h and check before and after. If it drops just 2 to 3F, make all the building and such, otherwise, return it get another one. my...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-18-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 169,105
Posted By nilo
Hey, sorry, just now realized #10&11 had the...

Hey, sorry, just now realized #10&11 had the "dumped" label in google docs. That is corrected now.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-18-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 169,105
Posted By nilo
Dumped #9. Corrected "clone" to "commercial". ...

Dumped #9.
Corrected "clone" to "commercial".
#11 is now the closest for me.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-18-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 827
Views: 169,105
Posted By nilo
My 9th attempt of a BM clone was a disaster. Used...

My 9th attempt of a BM clone was a disaster. Used WY1010-American Wheat yeast and that may be the culprit, lots of clove taste, had to dump the whole batch (#9).
Anyways, posting here the results of...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-17-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 306
Posted By nilo
just sayig you could leave one monitoring the...

just sayig you could leave one monitoring the temp continuously. I'm assuming you didn't leave your thermometer inside the fermenter. Some of these meat thermometers are wireless, you have one small...
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