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Forum: General Chit Chat 04-18-2013, 06:31 PM
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Posted By J187
I received a donation from someone who's name I...

I received a donation from someone who's name I do not recognize. If it came from one you guys, thanks you TON!!!
Forum: General Chit Chat 04-18-2013, 02:16 PM
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Posted By J187
Please help me with a great cause!!!

Last year, my best friend's dad was diagnosed with ALS. I ran a road race to raise a little money for research to help find a cure for the disease. A few short months later, Ed passed away. This...
Forum: DIY Projects 12-08-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By J187
I added a second washer inside and it's solid!

I added a second washer inside and it's solid!
Forum: DIY Projects 12-08-2012, 12:28 AM
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Views: 523
Posted By J187
Mash Tun cooler question...

For those who have done the mash tun round cooler, specifically the home depot 10 gallon one, when you added your valve using a threaded nipple and brass barbs with washers, does the valve assy still...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 215
Posted By J187
Oh yea, I'd go secondary as well. It's nice that...

Oh yea, I'd go secondary as well. It's nice that you have it frozen - that will break down the cell walls and allow more flavor. I then heat it in a pan to 170 and hold for 15 min to pasteurize, then...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 778
Posted By J187
I know you mean quarts here, but just to clarify...

I know you mean quarts here, but just to clarify for the newer folks that read this :)

I think I've heard some of the BIAB folks go as high as 3 quarts/lb for full boils - 7.5 gallon boil on 10lbs...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 215
Posted By J187
My advice to make a Belgian Wit with your...

My advice to make a Belgian Wit with your whitecurrent.. and name it

Wit vruchtenbier

which is Dutch for White fruit beer.

Belgian White Beers are nice beers to compliment with citrus...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 827
Posted By J187
Are those green bottles?

Are those green bottles?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 10:33 AM
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Views: 827
Posted By J187
Maybe not enough headspace for acetylaldehyde,...

Maybe not enough headspace for acetylaldehyde, but why not just full them to a proper level? Get a full glass from each bottle? Also, I'm not sure unsubscribe to the theory of leaving the bottles...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-13-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 778
Posted By J187
The question was more about the grain than the...

The question was more about the grain than the water. I was asking if it was normal to mash only one lb of grain - since that would leave you with a small amount of water. Ultimately, I ended up...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By J187
The cleaning and sanitizing pod cast from Brew...

The cleaning and sanitizing pod cast from Brew Strong mentions a visual way to tell - color maybe? I forget exactly but I think it's the guy from 5 star chemicals that says it.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By J187
I'd try at least one more - the one with no carb...

I'd try at least one more - the one with no carb could have had an air leak with a bad seal or something.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By J187
We've had several discussions like this - the...

We've had several discussions like this - the problem isn't the ICE itself as much as it's the freezer in the case of fridge making ice, or where the ice is kept and/or the bags in the case of...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By J187
I use a SS kettle too and if I leave it on the...

I use a SS kettle too and if I leave it on the burner *turned off* for one hour with no blanket or anything, I lose much more than that - 5 to 6 deg min.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By J187
54 is a strange prediction from the kit - you'd...

54 is a strange prediction from the kit - you'd have to take more than 5 gallon OUT of the fermenter to get 54 bottles with appropriate headspace. 45-50 is normal depending on trub loss and how many...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
Posted By J187
It's not ideal, but it's not horrible either. The...

It's not ideal, but it's not horrible either. The first time you drain the wort, that's your first runnings and that's the highest quality wort you will have. After you sparge and drain, you're...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By J187
I also advocate the dunk sparge - I think for...

I also advocate the dunk sparge - I think for BIAB and/or PM, you're gonna get better efficiency AND you won't have nearly as many problems setting it up. Trying to do Vorlauf with BIAB may not...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,852
Posted By J187
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/J187/898D09C...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/J187/898D09CE-C180-4905-BEEE-876D9738A3EB-5677-0000054B8FF8ABE1.jpg

I cut the bottom "x" piece off the airlock. The bucket is star San
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By J187
Before you go crazy diagnosing it as an...

Before you go crazy diagnosing it as an off-flavor, get at least one other person to corroborate it without telling them what they are looking for. Everyone's palate's are difference.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,375
Posted By J187
Congratulations! You are half way there!! Now,...

Congratulations! You are half way there!! Now, just pitch your stir bar into the fermenter at some point and you'll be all set!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By J187
Well, I've read in a few places that the fruit...

Well, I've read in a few places that the fruit extraction happens inside of 7 days - I think 10 days to two weeks is fine if you want to be sure I guess. I plan to leave mine for about 7-10 days and...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By J187
Thanks for the responses - I do realize that it's...

Thanks for the responses - I do realize that it's not abnormal and I know the beer is fine - I'm trying to identify what exactly it is - it might be some yeast rafts, but it kinda doesn't look like...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By J187
I wouldn't work backwards as much as much I'd...

I wouldn't work backwards as much as much I'd work from both ends to the middle...

Figure out your grain bill and then decide on a water to grist ratio - say, 1.3 q/lb that will tell you your...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-12-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By J187
What is this?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/J187/2073246E-F28A-406A-B6F0-CA22D741D71D-4692-0000042E5F3A6439.jpg

I know it's not any infection or anything. I'm just wondering exactly what it is. Is it...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-11-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By J187
My guess would be you're going to get everything...

My guess would be you're going to get everything that you're going to get out of the cherries in two weeks. Just a guess
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