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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-30-2013, 03:26 PM
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
Oxygen post fermentation, causes oxidation and...

Oxygen post fermentation, causes oxidation and off flavors. Even though new fermentation is about to happen, it is only enought to carb the beer, and your yeast is already a massive colony post...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-05-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 161
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
If you're planning on Dry Hopping, then after...

If you're planning on Dry Hopping, then after about the first 3 weeks, once you're sure fermentation is done and the yeast have really cleaned up, you can transfer the beer to a secondary and have...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-01-2013, 02:52 PM
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
Also, this is a thread on generic howto on...

Also, this is a thread on generic howto on brewing an extract kit, the specifics around a Mr Beer can be found in other threads that discuss Mr Beer specifically, do a thread search and there will be...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-29-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 161
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
Oh okay, didn't know about that. But to be fair,...

Oh okay, didn't know about that. But to be fair, I've been all grain for about 3 or so years, I did my last batch of extract maybe a few months after I wrote the sticky, I'll clarify a touch, let me...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-28-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
I think you should post to threads about recipe...

I think you should post to threads about recipe creation, not those about how to do the basics of brewing. There are lots of people that will answer there, whereas a sticky like this gets a bit less...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-28-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Not sure I understand the distinction. Why is it...

Not sure I understand the distinction. Why is it confusing? You can and should boil the extract for the whole hour, why add some at the end. Maybe its a technique/process I've not heard of, but...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 12-31-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
kennyg, the primary vs secondary debate is...

kennyg,

the primary vs secondary debate is a hot one. Basically there are two trains of thought.

1. always do it.
2. ONLY do it if you're putting some fruit/spices in the beer after...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-22-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Casner, that's a hard one to answer, first off,...

Casner, that's a hard one to answer, first off, though,mis that you almost always want to leave your beer in primary fermentation 10 days to 2 weeks. Even if the yeast is done in two days with the...
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 09-20-2012, 10:52 PM
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
I'm in absolutely!

I'm in absolutely!
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 08-17-2012, 09:05 PM
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Posted By pompeiisneaks
Me please! :)

Me please! :)
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-04-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
No worries, and I'd say its always wise to boil...

No worries, and I'd say its always wise to boil the kits to get rid of any chance of infection, also how do you hop it up if you don't boil it?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-02-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Thanks, its been an effort that many have...

Thanks, its been an effort that many have contributed to :)
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 02-06-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3,400
Views: 180,441
Posted By pompeiisneaks
I'm in on this baby! Put me in like 10x please :)

I'm in on this baby! Put me in like 10x please :)
Forum: DIY Projects 01-26-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By pompeiisneaks
That's the trick, figuring which you need for...

That's the trick, figuring which you need for your specific fan. I don't know the answer. Sorry.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-12-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 156,173
Posted By pompeiisneaks
After you mixed your wort with water to get it to...

After you mixed your wort with water to get it to 5 gallons. You'll need to stir it well, to ensure consistent mixture or your gravity reading may be off. But you're also aerating it as well so...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 12-31-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By pompeiisneaks
No not necessarily... like I said, if it touches...

No not necessarily... like I said, if it touches the bottom, and grains won't get past it, it will work... so long as wort can drain out the valve just fine. It really depends on if it fits right or...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 12-31-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Then it should likely work. It will reduce the...

Then it should likely work. It will reduce the overall area that you can drain through on the bottom, but if it touches the bottom on the edges, then no grain can get past and it should work fine. ...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 12-31-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By pompeiisneaks
There are a few variables you're not explaining. ...

There are a few variables you're not explaining. Is it a false bottom, or some kind of mesh or drilled tube for lautering? If its a false bottom, and it doesn't taper downwards to the bottom and...
Forum: DIY Projects 12-13-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Um, those are for 120v no? Completely wrong...

Um, those are for 120v no? Completely wrong kind. Not 12 or 24v.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 12-13-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By pompeiisneaks
You're right, I meant sweeter, which is not the...

You're right, I meant sweeter, which is not the same. Thanks for reminding me. Malty comes from hop and malt balance right? Anyway, the rest I said makes sense I hope.

~Phil
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 12-13-2011, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By pompeiisneaks
No, it is still beer, it will just have a drier...

No, it is still beer, it will just have a drier finish, and less malt character. The flavor will be different, but each of us likes it different, so you may love a well attenuated beer.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-13-2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 661
Posted By pompeiisneaks
Although both imperial stout, and scotch ales are...

Although both imperial stout, and scotch ales are great cask conditioned, don't you usually want a touch of alcohol previously in it for those? Maybe not, I'm far from a wood conditioning expert :)....
Forum: Extract Brewing 12-13-2011, 03:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,741
Posted By pompeiisneaks
That should be yes. Sometimes you just don't...

That should be yes. Sometimes you just don't luck out with it. You can try and gently stir with a racking cane, just dont splash, you don't want aeration, or you'll get off flavors.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-13-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 661
Posted By pompeiisneaks
British bitters, best bitters or extra special...

British bitters, best bitters or extra special bitters are great for cask conditioning. I'd love to have one myself! Congrats!
Forum: DIY Projects 12-13-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By pompeiisneaks
You need to understand circuits to answer that...

You need to understand circuits to answer that question. A potentiometer of any kind will work in theory, as they just increase resistance on the circuit, but the wrong kind can either not fully...
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