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Forum: Hops Growing Today, 01:24 AM
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Posted By 60sd
Im pretty sure that overwatering is what killed...

Im pretty sure that overwatering is what killed my plants from last year...That and the spent grains that I dumped in the planters. I've been real careful about how I'm watering these, so I think it...
Forum: Hops Growing Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 126
Posted By 60sd
My hops finally started growing! It's a beer...

My hops finally started growing! It's a beer brewing miracle!!

Still nothing from the rhizomes... I've pretty much given up on those
Forum: Hops Growing 05-08-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 126
Posted By 60sd
I planted about a month ago; the plants don't...

I planted about a month ago; the plants don't appear to be dead, but the rhizomes havent sprouted yet. Is it too late to pull them out and replace the soil in my planters with something else? I...
Forum: Hops Growing 05-06-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 126
Posted By 60sd
Help with Magnums in planters

I planted some magnums this year, after killing my cascades from last year. I worked a deal for 2 sprouted plants and a rhizome. The seller gave me two rhizomes, just in case... I promptly planted...
Forum: Hops Growing 04-04-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By 60sd
Good call on the drainage holes. I used a spade...

Good call on the drainage holes. I used a spade bit to drill several holes, then lined the barrel with weed blocker to prevent soil and roots from coming out the bottom. I probably have a total of...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-29-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 60sd
Med-brewer: I have a 2.5 gallon watering can...

Med-brewer: I have a 2.5 gallon watering can that I split between all three planters about every 2 days. My soil is sandy loam with pretty good drainage, and apparently it was too much. I know...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-29-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 60sd
B-Hoppy: I e-mailed the lady I got my rhizomes...

B-Hoppy: I e-mailed the lady I got my rhizomes from last year and hopefully will be getting 3 more next week.

My brother said he was amazed at how large the root system was on his plants. I...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-29-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 60sd
They seemed to peter out early last year and did...

They seemed to peter out early last year and did not produce any flowers. Once they were dry, I picked off the dried vines. I didn't water through the winter, except for rain.

I'm OK with...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-28-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 60sd
Second year cascades

Last year, I bought 5 cascade rhizomes. I gave 2 to my brother. I planted mine in half wine barrels. He planted his in the ground, then transplanted them at his new place a few weeks ago. He...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-28-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By 60sd
looks like you already got the dirt in the...

looks like you already got the dirt in the barrels... I did the same thing last year and the first time I tried to move the barrel, the casters broke (5 min after I filled the barrel with soil) For...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-22-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 959
Posted By 60sd
It's probably 2/3 native soil (sandy loam) and...

It's probably 2/3 native soil (sandy loam) and 1/3 soil amendment from home depot. Plus some spent grains...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-22-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 959
Posted By 60sd
I'm growing in half wine barrels. Last year was...

I'm growing in half wine barrels. Last year was the first year. I understand that it's rare to get much if any production the first year, so I'm hopeful for this year. Last year, I let them grow...
Forum: Hops Growing 03-21-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 959
Posted By 60sd
I dont understand why you hate dogs so much and...

I dont understand why you hate dogs so much and try to kill them every chance you get!

Just kidding! I've been to the shop, and my recommendation is to let them grow around the plant that's...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-13-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 437
Posted By 60sd
I just booked my tickets to Ireland today...

I just booked my tickets to Ireland today (traveling last week of May first two weeks of June). I will be watching the suggestions closely and anticipating the trip report. Do we have any Irish...
Forum: DIY Projects 02-01-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By 60sd
2. I would strongly discourage drilling holes...

2. I would strongly discourage drilling holes for the shank(s) before you need them. I would recommend drilling only the holes you need for now, but lay it out such that you can add more later and...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-31-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By 60sd
"I would not expect much diacetyl with S-23, but...

"I would not expect much diacetyl with S-23, but certain brewing practices can cause it to occur anyway (i.e. it's not always or even "often" the yeast's fault)."

What brewing practices can cause...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-31-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By 60sd
I kind of have the oxygenation covered, I use an...

I kind of have the oxygenation covered, I use an aeration pump with a stainless steel stone and a sanitary filter, aerated the wort for about 45 minutes.

I did the starter because I had read that...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-31-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By 60sd
This was a batch of firsts... I had just...

This was a batch of firsts... I had just finished my stir plate and picked up a 2L flask, so it was also my first starter. I rehydrated the yeast prior to pitching in the starter. For future...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-30-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By 60sd
Diacetyl rest

Here's another "My first lager" question:

I've got a 5 gal batch, OG was 1.055, and it's been in a chest freezer at 52 degrees for almost 3 weeks. I made a 1L starter with saflager 23. It has...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-17-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By 60sd
Don't forget to check your local craigslist for...

Don't forget to check your local craigslist for turkey fryers. I got a 7.5 gallon SS kettle and a burner for $50. Granted, that isn't the set-up I will end my brewing career with, but it has served...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-12-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,814
Posted By 60sd
I just counted 43 malt varieties in the northern...

I just counted 43 malt varieties in the northern brewer catalog. I like the previous post suggesting .5 oz of each, but I would try .25 oz. If you used 2-row plus 29 other malts, thats only 7.25 oz...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-10-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By 60sd
Well, here it is: (Not good at attaching...

Well, here it is:

(Not good at attaching pic's so I'll give the narration first)

I got a 2x10x8 piece of doug fir. My home depot didn't have kiln dried in that dimension, so this stuff was...
Forum: General Chit Chat 01-09-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,742
Posted By 60sd
I took on the same challenge a few weeks ago. ...

I took on the same challenge a few weeks ago. The kegs always feel so light but they keep pouring. (Or may it was a miracle...the never ending keg!) I lost the first night, but won the second (I...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-09-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By 60sd
I had something similar happen: it was hot enough...

I had something similar happen: it was hot enough that the water in the bucket evaporated and the tube was clipped to the side (leaving the tube open to the air). I totally freaked out that my beer...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-09-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 49,962
Posted By 60sd
I got my Johnson Controls digital temp controller...

I got my Johnson Controls digital temp controller today. I'm super stoked! I hope to brew my first lager on Thursday. I'm also expecting a 1-1/8" stir bar tomorrow (of course I still need to order...
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