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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-09-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By billf2112
Against my better judgement I did a batch with...

Against my better judgement I did a batch with pumpkin puree in the mash. Got a stuck mash. Turned into a brew day from hell. Gas ran out with 10 minutes left in the boil. Other things happened that...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-06-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 521
Posted By billf2112
Why doesn't somebody just make a pumpkin malt...

Why doesn't somebody just make a pumpkin malt extract and make it easy on newer brewers?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-06-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By billf2112
Run the numbers through your brewing software I...

Run the numbers through your brewing software I saw a big difference otherwise no. I drink less hoppy brews so I may just be hop sensitive

My software usually says it doubles
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 10-02-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 23,932
Posted By billf2112
That is why in middle earth the dwarves brewed...

That is why in middle earth the dwarves brewed the best beer, their women have beards
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 10-02-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By billf2112
I picked up a 4 gallon stock pot for $10 at...

I picked up a 4 gallon stock pot for $10 at Boscovs it is great for boiling mash and sparge water leaving my brew pots free. Most department stores have these cheap pots.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-02-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,760
Posted By billf2112
Anyone have a good bratwurst beer recipe?

Anyone have a good bratwurst beer recipe?
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-02-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,624
Posted By billf2112
It's a war on homebrewers, quick break out the...

It's a war on homebrewers, quick break out the picket signs, call CNN, let Roseann Barr make a rude off the wall statement.

It is just another chain restaurant who knows slightly more about beer...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-02-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,749
Posted By billf2112
I always wonder why those who love happy beers...

I always wonder why those who love happy beers feel that others need to learn to love them. I also love the aroma of hops, I like scented candles, but I do not want to eat one.

I have been...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-02-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 354
Posted By billf2112
Agree with Bill above, the kits will tell you to...

Agree with Bill above, the kits will tell you to use a primary and a secondary which is a waste of time and energy, just extend the primary out.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-02-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By billf2112
You may not get as much cranberry as you wish...

You may not get as much cranberry as you wish with that amount if juice. I did a blueberry wheat with a gallon of juice and it was just an after taste. I wish I added a few pounds of crushed...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-02-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 442
Posted By billf2112
06 is not the same as Bavarian wheat yeast. There...

06 is not the same as Bavarian wheat yeast. There is a dry version (munich) that will work well for a hefeweizen.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-02-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By billf2112
Sounds like you found your next level of brewing

Sounds like you found your next level of brewing
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-01-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By billf2112
Funny, I had a pumpkin brew try to do me in.

Funny, I had a pumpkin brew try to do me in.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-01-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By billf2112
Hey, I just had the brew day from hell. Venting...

Hey, I just had the brew day from hell. Venting is A OK. I was looking at the stainless filters for hops that many brewers are buying. I guess with shipping they are about $40 but easy and no mess.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-01-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By billf2112
I got it, you are the weird al of brewing

I got it, you are the weird al of brewing
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-01-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By billf2112
I added mine early in the boil and my taste...

I added mine early in the boil and my taste before racking to the primary dId not show a lot of the spice in the flavor, I may have to add some at bottling
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-01-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By billf2112
Welcome to the world of recipe brewing. Kits you...

Welcome to the world of recipe brewing. Kits you find at the LHBS are just premade recipes. You have been brewing extract brews, many start there (myself included). You can make those Belgium brews...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-01-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By billf2112
@Andrew, the braid was already showing signs of...

@Andrew, the braid was already showing signs of crushing but it was pumpkin that did it in. I used a ton of rice hulks but the braiding was already going bad.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-29-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By billf2112
Mash Tun Issue

While brewing yesterday I got a stuck mash. After about a gallon came out the well appears to run dry. Of course it was not. I ended up having to use my mash paddle to rub back and forth on the...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-29-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,037
Posted By billf2112
The amount of water used in the boil will pick up...

The amount of water used in the boil will pick up the bitterness of the hops. When you add water after the boil it dilutes it. The wort is concentrated and needs to be diluted, the hops are figured...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-29-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,308
Posted By billf2112
If you don't want it, just list it on Craigslist...

If you don't want it, just list it on Craigslist bet you get a nice price for it.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-28-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,037
Posted By billf2112
Yes, brewr says it is about 1.5 times more...

Yes, brewr says it is about 1.5 times more object, 2.5 to 5 gallons doubles to object. I found this out the hard way once, by taste.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-28-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By billf2112
I went back and forth on this and most everyone...

I went back and forth on this and most everyone in my brew club said even with rice hulls it was a pita and went to adding to the boil. I will see the final product and if I am not happy will change...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-28-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,037
Posted By billf2112
Do not forget when using a kit or recipe set at a...

Do not forget when using a kit or recipe set at a 2.5 gallon boil and you add to the boil, you need to adjust your hops. The more water, the hoppier your beer will end up.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-28-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By billf2112
Using canned pumpkin in the boil is going to give...

Using canned pumpkin in the boil is going to give you trub, no real way around it. I have a wine bucket for batches like this to hold the extra trub. You could reduce the amount of pumpkin because...
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