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Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-18-2013, 01:32 AM
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Views: 653
Posted By bdkelly
Sounds really interesting to me. I'd probably use...

Sounds really interesting to me. I'd probably use soft pretzels instead, though.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-27-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By bdkelly
I saw this a couple of weeks ago and pledged with...

I saw this a couple of weeks ago and pledged with no real expectation that they'll meet their goal. It's exciting that they're only $8,000 away with two weeks left. I hope they make it.

There's...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-27-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By bdkelly
OK everyone, I did my first test of this today....

OK everyone, I did my first test of this today. The equipment I used was a 10 gallon stainless kettle with a false bottom. Here was the recipe assuming 70% brewhouse efficiency:

7 lbs 12.0 oz...
Forum: General Chit Chat 03-25-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,536
Posted By bdkelly
It's awesome. You technically get unlimited...

It's awesome. You technically get unlimited vacation/sick time because you don't really keep track of hours. We transitioned almost two years ago, and it's been a life-changer. There are tons of...
Forum: General Chit Chat 03-25-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,536
Posted By bdkelly
My company operates in a Results Only Work...

My company operates in a Results Only Work Environment (ROWE), which means that it doesn't matter where or when I work, as long as I'm getting my work done and meeting my results.

This means I can...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-19-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 781
Posted By bdkelly
Here's the stainless one from RiteBrew:...

Here's the stainless one from RiteBrew: http://www.ritebrew.com/product-p/843164.htm

It's about $10 cheaper with shipping right now from Adventures in Homebrewing, but if you're buying anything...
Forum: Group Buys 03-15-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,383
Views: 53,219
Posted By bdkelly
I'm willing to give it a shot, too.

I'm willing to give it a shot, too.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-14-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By bdkelly
On second thought, I think I'll boil the hops...

On second thought, I think I'll boil the hops separately for 10 - 20 minutes. It seems like you'd get better utilization that way. Or possibly draining off some wort at the end of the mash and using...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-13-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By bdkelly
Again, this is awesome, thanks marsav! In my...

Again, this is awesome, thanks marsav! In my head, I was using pilsner malt and saison yeast, but it's good to know that I can use S-33, and that others are using it.

Mongrel, in my research, I...
Forum: Group Buys 03-13-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 15,098
Posted By bdkelly
I found this one for cooperatives, as well:...

I found this one for cooperatives, as well: http://www.sba.gov/content/cooperative

I wonder if one could be formed using a service like LegalZoom or Rocket Lawyer, with one of us just filling out...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-13-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By bdkelly
This is great, thanks marsav! So if I were...

This is great, thanks marsav!

So if I were to try to approximate one of these farmhouse beers, what commercially available White Labs or Wyeast yeast could I use? Any idea the amount of IBUs in...
Forum: Group Buys 03-12-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,383
Views: 53,219
Posted By bdkelly
This is messed up. Whatever their reason, it...

This is messed up. Whatever their reason, it sucks that they didn't follow through for this latest order.

Is this for all of CMG or do you think only for the Champlain region? If it's only...
Forum: DIY Projects 03-08-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By bdkelly
I use food grade 5 gallon buckets for base...

I use food grade 5 gallon buckets for base grains, and usually keep a large amount of 2-row, pilsner, wheat, and MO in those. For specialty grains, I use some pet food containers and large cereal...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-03-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By bdkelly
Here's a good article for harvesting from a...

Here's a good article for harvesting from a starter. Basically, you make a starter .5L larger than you need and decant off the extra....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-28-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By bdkelly
No problem. Hope you're happy with yours.

No problem. Hope you're happy with yours.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-28-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By bdkelly
For a 5 gallon batch I did: 10 lbs Pale Ale...

For a 5 gallon batch I did:

10 lbs Pale Ale Malt (87%)
12 oz. Munich (6.5%)
8 oz. Caramel 40 (4.3%)
4 oz. Flaked Barley (2.2%)

Hop Schedule (Citra was leaf, Centennial pellets):

0.25 oz ...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By bdkelly
Just follow the directions for rehydration on dry...

Just follow the directions for rehydration on dry yeast (typically just pour into 1/4 cup of lukewarm water, let it sit for 15 minutes, stir it up, pitch). No need for a starter. I use Notty on the...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-27-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By bdkelly
I just did a Citra/Centennial APA, and after dry...

I just did a Citra/Centennial APA, and after dry hopping with Citra, there certainly wasn't a need to add any fruits. I'd say leave them out.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-25-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 51
Posted By bdkelly
Honey will ferment completely and drop you just...

Honey will ferment completely and drop you just about all the way to 1.000. Nothing to worry about, you did fine. You may want to wait just a little bit longer to let things settle before bottling....
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-25-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,811
Posted By bdkelly
The thread's a bit old, but you can probably find...

The thread's a bit old, but you can probably find what you need here: http://www.lugwrenchbrewing.com/p/beer-charts.html
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-25-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By bdkelly
No problem. Just let it roll for a while and...

No problem. Just let it roll for a while and you'll be fine. I don't think there's any real need to pasteurize. The yeast will stop what they're doing once you chill it anyway.



+1. I've got a...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-25-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By bdkelly
You're going to want to leave as much of that...

You're going to want to leave as much of that sediment as possible. If you're bottling, there will be yeast and sediment at the bottom of the bottle, but the more you can leave in the carboy, the...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-21-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By bdkelly
1L should be the minimum starter size, otherwise...

1L should be the minimum starter size, otherwise you won't get enough yeast (see http://www.mrmalty.com/starter_faq.php). 24 hours should be fine for the timing, though. That's my usual timing.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-21-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By bdkelly
A good rule of thumb is a 10:1 ratio, so for a 1...

A good rule of thumb is a 10:1 ratio, so for a 1 liter starter you'll want to use 100 grams of DME. Using metric for these makes it a ton easier.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 02-18-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By bdkelly
I started out using the Tap-A-Draft system a...

I started out using the Tap-A-Draft system a couple of years ago, after getting back into brewing from a long layoff. I didn't have the cash to keg right away, and also knew I didn't want to bottle....
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