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Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-13-2013, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Vellum
Was meant to be funny, apparently hit to close to...

Was meant to be funny, apparently hit to close to home? If so my apologies...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-11-2013, 02:36 AM
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Posted By Vellum
This thread is to document our illustrious...

This thread is to document our illustrious purchases of brew supplies/gear ...to be used by SWMBO in divorce court as evidence to our affair with the other woman, aka beer/brewing
My thoughts at...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-03-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,499
Posted By Vellum
Alchemy brewing system Bier de alchemist

Alchemy brewing system
Bier de alchemist
Forum: General Techniques 04-27-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By Vellum
I place mine in a five gallon bucket with a bunch...

I place mine in a five gallon bucket with a bunch if holes in the bottom (essentially a huge colander) that is inside another five gallon bucket. It is pretty easy and at the price of two buckets...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-24-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2,516
Views: 287,815
Posted By Vellum
She is awaiting the ipa that is in the wings....

She is awaiting the ipa that is in the wings. Currently she is tired of the Vienna lager and maibock in the fridge.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-23-2013, 04:25 PM
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Views: 287,815
Posted By Vellum
I should mention, my kettle is wider than it is...

I should mention, my kettle is wider than it is tall.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-23-2013, 04:22 PM
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Posted By Vellum
A discussion my wife and I had yesterday... ...

A discussion my wife and I had yesterday...
Wife: you haven't been drinking very much beer lately.
Me: I just had knee surgery and my activity level is way down since last October (when knee injury...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-21-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 110
Posted By Vellum
I just wanted to test the idea out on you guys....

I just wanted to test the idea out on you guys. Good idea or no?
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-21-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 110
Posted By Vellum
How would you like...

...to receive two cases of brew (Groom's Brew Maibock, Bride Ale Witbier) from you co-conspirator in homebrewing for your wedding? Below is a pilot bottle for display purposes of my Vienna lager.
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Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-04-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2,516
Views: 287,815
Posted By Vellum
Not about beer but a cousin of...heard around the...

Not about beer but a cousin of...heard around the campfire while discussing our poison of choice:
"Fruit brandy is the $h1t, that stuff will mess you up, it is 200% alcohol" no one cared to disagree...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-01-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,818
Posted By Vellum
Happy to be an inspiration. Upon inspecting my...

Happy to be an inspiration. Upon inspecting my bag after washing it, I found the seams to be a little puckered (I am assuming from the weight). It did just fine and the puckering may be normal but I...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-28-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,818
Posted By Vellum
It was a barleywine, so tasty too. The bag did...

It was a barleywine, so tasty too. The bag did well, I think I would only trust it with twenty pounds before I strengthen the seams. Really a good bag though.
Forum: DIY Projects 03-25-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 313,790
Posted By Vellum
Just ground 17.5 lbs yesterday by hand. Was great...

Just ground 17.5 lbs yesterday by hand. Was great fun, don't really mind hand cranking. Once I got to 10 gallon batches though this may change...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-25-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,818
Posted By Vellum
Well just brewed again with this yesterday,...

Well just brewed again with this yesterday, 17.5lbs of dry grain. Bag held up like a champ.

As to the squeezing the grain, this is what I do, not saying it is right or wrong, just what I do. I...
Forum: Electric Brewing 03-19-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Vellum
I'm thinking of doing two 1650's. It allows a...

I'm thinking of doing two 1650's. It allows a little more portability. Currently I have two 20a circuits available but it is a rental and id hate to get into a situation where I only had 15a and...
Forum: Electric Brewing 03-17-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Vellum
Thanks so much PJ. Your help is invaluable.

Thanks so much PJ. Your help is invaluable.
Forum: Electric Brewing 03-17-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Vellum
Thank you so much PJ! That is exactly what I'm...

Thank you so much PJ! That is exactly what I'm thinking of. Nice and simple. Thanks for including the pumps just in case. One more question: as long as I plug the box into two gfci outlets I...
Forum: Electric Brewing 03-17-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Vellum
1 pid, 2 ssr, 110v?

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to start ordering the supplies to build a very basic e-bib 110v system. I would like to keep things relatively simple but still have everything run through one control...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-28-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 16,014
Posted By Vellum
You have to think about the size of the pot. A 10...

You have to think about the size of the pot. A 10 gallon pot holds 1280 oz. 1 pound of dry grain has a volume of 10 oz. Now work backwards. You want 5 gallons of beer or 640 oz water + expected boil...
Forum: DIY Projects 02-24-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 313,790
Posted By Vellum
Exactly, my wife thinks I'm funny when I crank...

Exactly, my wife thinks I'm funny when I crank the grain during commercial breaks.
Forum: DIY Projects 02-24-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 313,790
Posted By Vellum
How many hand crankers do you think are out...

How many hand crankers do you think are out there? I hand crank mainly because my drill can't handle the starting torque. I kind of enjoy it now and tend to grind my grain the night before brew day...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-19-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By Vellum
I'll just list some breweries and my favorite...

I'll just list some breweries and my favorite beer there. Some are distributed on a wider geographical region than others. Your beer tastes most likely vary from mine but each brewery should have...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-19-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By Vellum
Depends on where he is at in Virginia. I think...

Depends on where he is at in Virginia. I think o'connors great dismal swamp is really tasty. I also enjoy devils backbone eight point ipa. Some good beer in va now a days. The northern va people...
Forum: DIY Projects 02-11-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 313,790
Posted By Vellum
Do get one. This mill was the easiest (I.e....

Do get one. This mill was the easiest (I.e. cheapest) way to get into bulk grain buying for me. I BIAB and regularly get 80+% efficiency (beer clears just fine with a nice cold crash). I love my...
Forum: DIY Projects 02-09-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 313,790
Posted By Vellum
Thanks so much. Going to pick one of those up

Thanks so much. Going to pick one of those up
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