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Forum: Brewing Software 05-13-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,188
Posted By jsmcclure
I've loved iBrewmaster. The batch feature is...

I've loved iBrewmaster. The batch feature is great for brewday record keeping and modification. I've also messed with Beersmith mobile. Beersmith has the cloud feature which is great for...
Forum: Electric Brewing 05-09-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 419
Posted By jsmcclure
I just finished my electric HERM build. The HLT...

I just finished my electric HERM build. The HLT element just heats water. The boiling kettle is also electric but I've had no detectable problems with the wort contacting the element. I love it -...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-01-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,275
Posted By jsmcclure
Just had my 1.051 porter with S-04 yeast climb...

Just had my 1.051 porter with S-04 yeast climb out my airlock. I got lazy and didn't start with a blowoff. Still, not much of a mess and I got the blow off in before real damage. I like the tubing...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-21-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 108
Posted By jsmcclure
Stainless brewing dry hopper

Just ordered a Stainless Brewing dry hopper. I've never dry hopped in the keg. Do you take it out of the keg after a few days? I typically don't open my keg again after things are carbed up but I...
Forum: Extract Brewing 04-03-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,127
Posted By jsmcclure
I've got a dubbel that is 2 months in the keg and...

I've got a dubbel that is 2 months in the keg and just barely drinkable at this point. Time heals many ills.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-25-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,536
Posted By jsmcclure
I'm hijacking this a little to ask about aging a...

I'm hijacking this a little to ask about aging a Belgian. I started a dubbel on 1/5. The original gravity was 1076. Used White Trappist Ale yeast. I let the fermentation go wild in a 62 degree...
Forum: General Techniques 02-24-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By jsmcclure
It does require higher pressure; most of the...

It does require higher pressure; most of the calculators allow you to set your temperature to get the desired pressure. This doesn't "consume" more CO2. You are still carbing to the same volume of...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-14-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By jsmcclure
I boil 15 minutes in the ehrlenmeyer flask. I...

I boil 15 minutes in the ehrlenmeyer flask. I use a little fermcap and haven't noticed a big boil off. I do cover loosely with foil.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 02-14-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By jsmcclure
I learned a neat trick on HBT for mylar bags. ...

I learned a neat trick on HBT for mylar bags. The mylar bags are too smooth and collapse when you use them in the foodsaver. If you cut a little piece of a foodsaver roll (the rough side), you can...
Forum: Brewing Software 02-10-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 913
Posted By jsmcclure
Yeah, you create it as a recipe first then you...

Yeah, you create it as a recipe first then you select that recipe when creating a new batch
Forum: Brewing Software 02-10-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 913
Posted By jsmcclure
Yeah, I love iBrewmaster. The ability to edit...

Yeah, I love iBrewmaster. The ability to edit individual batches of a recipe is great. i have used both Beersmith and iBrewmaster. Beersmith is better for designing recipes but as a brewday tool,...
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 02-08-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,188
Views: 133,555
Posted By jsmcclure
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Forum: Electric Brewing 01-30-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By jsmcclure
Magic - took off the black washer and it fits...

Magic - took off the black washer and it fits perfectly! Water tight and sturdy.
Forum: Electric Brewing 01-29-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By jsmcclure
Ohhhhhhhhh, the old stock gasket trick - that...

Ohhhhhhhhh, the old stock gasket trick - that sounds like a big prize. THANKS!
Forum: Electric Brewing 01-29-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By jsmcclure
Hot water heater element install question

I'm using Kal's instructions. The holes are cut and the box is assembled but I'm having a hard time getting the threads to extend far enough for the nut to grab inside the pot. It's like the...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-18-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,863
Posted By jsmcclure
You guys crack me up! You're not...

You guys crack me up!


You're not seriously going to revoke and man-cards are you?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-18-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,290
Posted By jsmcclure
Glad you're OK. What a bummer. I can second the...

Glad you're OK. What a bummer. I can second the dis on the carboy neck carriers. I too learned the hard way not to transport full carboys. The neck of the glass just isn't strong enough

I love...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-08-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,451
Posted By jsmcclure
I'd go thermometer too. I use my refractometer...

I'd go thermometer too. I use my refractometer but I have to admit that it doesn't change what i do. Just lets me "peek" a little more frequently early in the process. I love that VWR...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-07-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 603
Posted By jsmcclure
I shake it a bit and put it away slightly dusty. ...

I shake it a bit and put it away slightly dusty. I can't see any harm in a small amount of dust.
Forum: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer 01-07-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 43,664
Posted By jsmcclure
One pound of clover honey. Fermented at 62-64...

One pound of clover honey. Fermented at 62-64 for 21 days then kegged. Honey was added at flameout.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-05-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By jsmcclure
Yeah, a good flask is a wonderful thing. I add...

Yeah, a good flask is a wonderful thing. I add my DME before heating (along with fermcap and yeast nutrient). i cover with foil and boil for 15 minutes. The borosilicate glass can withstand...
Forum: Amber Hybrid Beer 01-04-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,770
Posted By jsmcclure
My bitter edge has softened really nicely after a...

My bitter edge has softened really nicely after a few weeks in the keg. Now it has a very smokey flavor. I'd still back down on my hops ever so slightly but a very good beer
Forum: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer 01-01-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 43,664
Posted By jsmcclure
I like this beer but I just mine has a really...

I like this beer but I just mine has a really strong honey flavor. I'm not a huge honey fan and I wonder what the best way is to dial that back. A little less honey? Add the honey a little...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 01-01-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,140
Posted By jsmcclure
I've done both and think I get a little higher...

I've done both and think I get a little higher efficiency with fly sparging but not a lot. Lately I've been recirculating my mash so it seems more natural to keep that nice grain bed settled and fly...
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 12-30-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 34,317
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