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    Hell's Black Intelligencer clone?

    I cannot find this clone anywhere. I am looking for this or something similar.
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    Best place to buy non bulk grains besides LHBS

    I have Maris otter in bulk and want to find a good online place with low prices after shipping to FL. Any suggestions?
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    How long to leave star anise in secondary?

    I am planning on using .5 - 1 oz for a hint of licorice flavor in my stout. How long should I leave this in secondary?
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    Looking for Quarter barrels (pony kegs) in FL

    Hello, I need 4 quarter barrels. If you have any and are local or willing to ship, please let me know. Thanks
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    18 inch collar on 20 inch chest freezer?

    Is this to tall of a collar? Will I have issues keeping the temp even? I have been stuck for a week trying to decide what size fermenting container I should get and its driving me crazy. My options are to either build a 12 inch collar w .5 gallon headspace in my containers OR the 16 inch...
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    Can I keep steel racking cane in fermenter during fermentation?

    Will this cause any off flavors, rusting, corrosion? Thanks!
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    Fermenting 7.5 gallons in 8.7 fermenter w foam control?

    Do you think .5 gallons of headspace will be efficient with fermcap foam control and temp control?
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    Stackable vittles vault for fermenter?

    I searched this and got some useful information but still had some concerns. I will be fermenting 7.5 gallons in a 10 gallon stackable. Size is an issue. They both must fit in my collared chest freezer. I understand there will be heat issues from the bottom fermenter heating the top fermenter...
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    Cheap place to take online courses?

    I see the American Brewers Guild charges about $9000. Is there anything I can do for cheaper. Also is there a good job outlook for those that finish online classes? I suppose it is a career were I would have to move to out of state when taking careers. Thanks
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    Thoughts about a 12'' collar on a 20'' chest freezer?

    Hello, I found a chest freezer to accommodate a fermenting bucket. But I need to build a 12" collar to make it taller. Would putting a 12" collar on a 20" high chest freezer be a good idea? The reason why I dont get a chest freezer with the correct height, is because than the width gets wider...
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    Can I ferment 15 gallons in a 15.5 gallon keg?

    I am worried I will not have enough head space for the fermentation. I plan on taking the keg's stem out and putting a rubber carboy cap on w airlock.
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    Best ways to transfer beer from fermenter to serving keg without causing aeration

    Is using a pump a good idea? I imagine gravity would be the best. Any other methods I am not aware of? THanks!
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    How far vertically will a 3-5 gallon per min transfer pump move beer?

    I am considering purchasing a 20 gallon fermenter, but it is 28 inches tall. If I have the transfer pump at the top of that fermenter, will an average homebrew self priming pump, have enough power to pick the beer up 28 inches to the pump? Also will using a transfer pump aerate my beer much...
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    Opinions on Super Transfer Pump with Pre-Filter

    I may possible purchase the Super Transfer Pump with Pre-Filter. The problem is I can not find any reviews on any of the sellers stores or this forum. Can anyone with experience share there stories with me? Thanks
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    WTB - Self priming food grade pump

    Hello, I need a pump to transfer from the fermenter to the serving kegs. Must be food grade and willing to ship to FL. THanks
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    WTB - March 809 pump

    Hi, I am in need of a 100% functional March 809 pump. If you are willing to sell and ship to Fl please let me know. Thanks!
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    If I Mash Out, do i need to use as much sparge water?

    I will be making 15 gallons, the mash water will typically be 7.5 gallons, than I want to add 2 gallons of mash out water to that. After I drain all 9.5 gallons. Do I use the recommended sparge gallon amount or do I use less because I did a mash out? Thanks!
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    Can I mash out with my wort?

    If I mash out (sparge at a higher temperature) with my wort instead of water, will i get close to same results as if I used water? The wort will be drained from the mash, before being heated and used again to mash out. Thanks!
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    Cost of starting brewery?

    How much does it cost to start a decent size brewery w used equipment? Thanks
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    Do I add Water to Peroxide and Vinegar when leaching?

    I have heard to use 2 parts vinegar to 1 part peroxide and also to use a 1:1 ratio. Which is it in your opinion? Also do I add any water to this or is it just vinegar and peroxide? Thanks
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