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Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-15-2013, 10:32 PM
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Posted By zachattack
Is it a plasticky off flavor? Some people are...

Is it a plasticky off flavor? Some people are sensitive to the vinyl flavors that can leach into the beer from the line. This will happen more with new lines and since it only affects the beer that...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-15-2013, 10:25 PM
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Views: 37
Posted By zachattack
I've found that the EPDM washers in those "beer...

I've found that the EPDM washers in those "beer nut" fittings are interchangeable with standard rubber washers like you'd put in a faucet aerator or garden hose. I'd make sure it's food grade, but...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-14-2013, 07:50 PM
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Views: 74
Posted By zachattack
Irish Reds generally use a British base malt, so...

Irish Reds generally use a British base malt, so I'd try to find some English or Marris Otter LME. Also they should have a good bit of lingering caramelly sweetness, so I'd suggest layering a couple...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-14-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 85
Posted By zachattack
Meh, I don't like generalizing like that chart. ...

Meh, I don't like generalizing like that chart. I agree that you won't get much flavor from a 60 minute addition, and you won't get any bitterness from a flameout addition. But I do IPAs with 60...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-14-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,262
Posted By zachattack
I'm glad a couple other people mentioned...

I'm glad a couple other people mentioned Smuttynose, definitely a great robust porter.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-14-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 816
Posted By zachattack
Hey there's nothing wrong with Narragansett! ...

Hey there's nothing wrong with Narragansett! It's hands down my favorite cheap beer, I'll take it over High Life or PBR any day.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-14-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 935
Posted By zachattack
Stick with Negra Modelo, nothing wrong with that.

Stick with Negra Modelo, nothing wrong with that.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-14-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 431
Posted By zachattack
But you WANT some tannins from the oak! If...

But you WANT some tannins from the oak! If you're getting astringent oak tannins, you're using the wrong form of oak (chips instead of cubes) or you're letting it sit in there for too long. The...
Forum: Brew Science 06-14-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,511
Posted By zachattack
Sharing (and recommending) explicitly dangerous...

Sharing (and recommending) explicitly dangerous and stupid things such as this are generally frowned upon on this forum. There's a reason for all the hazmat fees, background check fees, etc. here in...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-14-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 103
Posted By zachattack
Keg lube is always a good idea. It's not a good...

Keg lube is always a good idea. It's not a good idea to assume that a keg doesn't leak. Spray it all down with soap water or star san and find that leak!
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-14-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 58
Posted By zachattack
I'd just make sure the gauges etc. stay out of...

I'd just make sure the gauges etc. stay out of the water, and make sure to keep the cylinder upright. If it were me I'd make sure to dry the regulator very thoroughly after.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-14-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 219
Posted By zachattack
Haha I wish that was my own picture! I just used...

Haha I wish that was my own picture! I just used google images.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-13-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 163
Posted By zachattack
:mug:

:mug:
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-13-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 219
Posted By zachattack
Ah. Definitely the post o-ring. Is the o-ring...

Ah. Definitely the post o-ring. Is the o-ring lubed? How's the gas dip tube look? Should look nice and clean like this:

http://www.kegoutlet.com/prod_images/xlarge/KP326S.jpg
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-13-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 163
Posted By zachattack
They work fine, O2 isn't going to permeate a...

They work fine, O2 isn't going to permeate a pressurized bottle. A lot of brewers exclusively use PET bottles. Of course you have to keep them in the dark or the beer can get skunked. I recommend...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 06-13-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By zachattack
It should work fine. The PRV on most...

It should work fine.

The PRV on most regulators vents at about 60 PSI, so it seems to me that you'd want to use tubing rated above that, but the red gas tubing sold with keg systems is generally...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-13-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 219
Posted By zachattack
If the QD is on the poppet should be out of the...

If the QD is on the poppet should be out of the equation.

I agree that since there's an o-ring under the post, you don't want to crank down on it or you'll just shred it.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-13-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By zachattack
The highest temperature that the beer saw post...

The highest temperature that the beer saw post fermentation. There really isn't anything to debate.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-13-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 218
Posted By zachattack
Table sugar will give you the same result as the...

Table sugar will give you the same result as the clear candi sugar, and it will cost a whole lot less.

If you've never done a big beer before, prepare for significantly lower efficiency than you...
Forum: Extract Brewing 06-13-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 147
Posted By zachattack
I've done only 60 min, 10 min, and flameout...

I've done only 60 min, 10 min, and flameout additions (plus dry hopping) in IPAs before and it's been great. So moving everything later should work well if you want to do that :mug:
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-12-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 133
Posted By zachattack
Do you mean ice is forming inside the fridge or...

Do you mean ice is forming inside the fridge or outside?
Forum: General Beer Discussion 06-12-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 75
Posted By zachattack
A lot of English hops can be thought of as...

A lot of English hops can be thought of as floral, and a good English Pale Ale or IPA should give you a similar experience. I'm not sure where you're located, but here in MA Ipswich Ale is a...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-12-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 56
Posted By zachattack
You could add some maraschino liqueur, or kirsch,...

You could add some maraschino liqueur, or kirsch, or some other cherry liqueur... why not up the ABV even more?

Haha you could also add the syrup from the jar of cherries, or it looks like you can...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-12-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By zachattack
I was gonna post the exact same thing. I've been...

I was gonna post the exact same thing. I've been in the same situation many times and it's never been a problem to just pour for people, and anyway it's nice to be there when they take their first...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-11-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By zachattack
Agreed. I'd keep the flavor/aroma hops the same...

Agreed. I'd keep the flavor/aroma hops the same and back off on the bittering charge @ 60 minutes until the IBUs are as intended.
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