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Forum: General Techniques 05-14-2013, 01:03 AM
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Thanks! I'll leave as is!

Thanks! I'll leave as is!
Forum: General Techniques 05-13-2013, 08:26 PM
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Posted By jbsengineer
Appearance: Color ranges from golden amber to...

Appearance: Color ranges from golden amber to light copper, but most are pale to medium amber with an orange-ish tint. Should be clear, although unfiltered dry-hopped versions may be a bit hazy. Good...
Forum: General Techniques 05-13-2013, 05:59 PM
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Clearing a beer in two days for competition?

For whatever reason my West Coast IPA gelatin addition didn't clear it up. It's got a significant chill haze three weeks in the keg. I'm sending this beer into a competition and it is due for drop...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-08-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By jbsengineer
You could always try cold crashing the fermenter....

You could always try cold crashing the fermenter. That should slow if not stop the fermentation. The yeast wouldn't have had a chance to finish there job however (i.e. cleaning up).
Forum: Vendor Showcase 05-02-2013, 12:10 PM
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Posted By jbsengineer
Code please.

Code please.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-01-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By jbsengineer
Morebeer - Just ordered a couple bottles. I...

Morebeer - Just ordered a couple bottles.

I have also gotten the same reaction at my LHBS.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-01-2013, 01:02 PM
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I should also note that I plan on starting to use...

I should also note that I plan on starting to use Phosphoric acid in my sparge to ensure that my lighter styles don't get impacted by the lactic. Phosphoric is said to be tasteless.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-01-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By jbsengineer
I bought these graded pipettes to measure it out:...

I bought these graded pipettes to measure it out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QVMW/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I am at a PH of 5.6-5.8 I will add a couple ml and...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-30-2013, 01:15 PM
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Posted By jbsengineer
I try to keep it as simple as possible by...

I try to keep it as simple as possible by following the steps below:

-I send my water out to Ward labs every 6 months (so far the results have almost been identical)
-I have a set of water...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-30-2013, 12:20 AM
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Views: 364
Posted By jbsengineer
I had that thought as well. It just wouldn't be...

I had that thought as well. It just wouldn't be as portable. I'm hoping to get an all in one setup. Not ruling it out though in the end....
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-29-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By jbsengineer
Camping and kegs!

Bought a new 30 foot travel trailer this year. I need to figure out a way to bring the beer with me, :-).

My first thought was to use my 3 gallon corny kegs and build a tap system out of a...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-29-2013, 06:34 PM
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Views: 303
Posted By jbsengineer
That made perfect sense. Guess some more...

That made perfect sense.

Guess some more research in these areas are needed!

Any idea what a diacetyl rest would look like for them?
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-29-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By jbsengineer
If you are talking about pre-heating it before...

If you are talking about pre-heating it before you add your strike water and grain I wouldn't bother. You will just want to compensate for it in your strike temp calculator. It might take a couple...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-29-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By jbsengineer
Diacetyl Rest for Ale's?

I took a brewery tour this past weekend at Ithaca Brewing Company in Ithaca, New York. I naturally asked 100 questions and learned a couple techniques I had not heard of before. One of the more...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-07-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 734
Posted By jbsengineer
I should also mention I use a digital...

I should also mention I use a digital refractometer. I found I was inaccurate trying to pinpoint the line in a standard refractometer. After I calibrated my hydrometer and testing pre and post...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-07-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 734
Posted By jbsengineer
As long as you have the original gravity and a...

As long as you have the original gravity and a good calculator (beersmith) a refractometer for FG works perfectly! I haven't used a hydrometer in over a year...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-20-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By jbsengineer
So I cut down the middle, scrape the inside out,...

So I cut down the middle, scrape the inside out, and soak both in some alcohol? How do I separate the bean from alcohol? Or don't I?
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-20-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By jbsengineer
Some very different approaches. I like the idea...

Some very different approaches. I like the idea of rum soaked!
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-19-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By jbsengineer
Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean - How much bean?

I combined a few different recipes and brewed a Smoked Porter a couple weeks ago. After the trub and yeast dumps there is approximately 10 gallons of beer left. I have a few questions about the...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-19-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By jbsengineer
I ended up pitching the original yeast, and it...

I ended up pitching the original yeast, and it was starting to ferment (at 44 degrees). I also pitched another 350-400 billion cells for a little boost the day after. It's at about 50 degrees now...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-17-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By jbsengineer
I suppose I could pitch them and work on another...

I suppose I could pitch them and work on another starter tonight to give it a little boost tomorrow?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-17-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By jbsengineer
Destroyed Yeast Starter - How long can I wait?

Figures with my first try at a lager I screw something up. I brewed a 12 gallon batch of Schwartzbier yesterday. Put it in my conical at 5pm Saturday. Took a bit to chill down to ~50 degrees. ...
Forum: DIY Projects 02-13-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 617,204
Posted By jbsengineer
Would you move it out an 1" or 1/2"?

Would you move it out an 1" or 1/2"?
Forum: DIY Projects 02-10-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 28,771
Posted By jbsengineer
Did you provide any ventilation for the coils or...

Did you provide any ventilation for the coils or did the skirt sit right against the sides?
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 02-04-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3,188
Views: 133,555
Posted By jbsengineer
Rolling the dice!

Rolling the dice!
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