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I tried all three of my LHBS today and none of them carry phosphoric acid. Most of the workers were confused as to why I wanted it and one even offered me Star San instead...I did pick up 4oz of Lactic Acid though. Should that suffice until I get my hands on some phosphoric? What have you all...

Thank you for that point - I was wondering about that. Sounds like Phosphoric Acid is the way to go. I did have another question about my report. The report lists Alkalinity like I mentioned before with the range of 229-258. It also lists hardness as 8-12 gpg. Is this hardness listing...

Thank you for your kind words. For the alkalinity, I know another member mentioned using phosphoric acid, but cautioned me to be careful as it is dangerous stuff if not handled properly. Couldn't I achieve similar results to reduce alkalinity by using acidulated malt to lower the mash ph...

Thanks everyone. Sounds like I need to look in to using RO water. I've been using the tapwater in my house for three years now and haven't had any real issues in the quality of my homebrew. I am planning on brewing a NEIPA for the first time and Beersmith suggested adding some Calcium...

I just called and they do not add chlorine or chloramine to the water. The lady on the phone said it's tested 8 times a month and they've never had to add chlorine or chloramine. I guess I don't need to use campden tablets then...

Sorry - I thought I read that alkalinity values can be used for bicarbonate, but obviously that is wrong. How do I get my bicarbonate level?

I'm new to water chemistry and just got my water report from the local company. The report they gave me has ranges. I know I should go through ward labs to get an official report for my water, do y'all think I should use the high or low range, or just split the difference in the meantime? Here...

I actually just got back from AirGas as I had a break from work and there is one 5 minutes away from me. Let me just say you are absolutely right, they took it no questions asked! The best part was, when I went in the cashier starts to ring me up and says "that's weird, my system says we are...

Thank you for these suggestions! I just ordered a co2 sticker for $.99 cents as a back up plan. :rockin:

I really don't want to try and sell it on craigslist if I don't have to. I guess I'll just keep shopping around at all the different welding supply shops around here to see if someone will help me. Norco wouldn't fill it for me and Oxarc wouldn't either, but I'll try a different company.

Hi everyone, I ran in to a problem today when trying to exchange a 20lb co2 tank here in Boise, ID at Oxarc and at Norco. I purchased the tank yesterday on craigslist for $65. The tank is empty, but I figured it was a pretty good deal for $65 and I'm in desperate need a backup for my 5lb...

Bear and Maddie...guess which one is which. :)

How many of those packs would you suggest for a 15 cubic foot chest freezer? I'm having similar issues. Thanks!

I am getting married this September and am inspired by your work! I was planning on just hauling out the keezer, but if this wasn't too spendy I may consider doing something like this. I already have kegs and two taps on my keezer. How much did this run you in materials and do you have any...

I kegged half of my batch last night. The final gravity I got was 1.004, but I was using theyeastbay's saison blend with that 5 gallons. The other 5 gallons has theyeastbay's sour farmhouse ale and when I took a gravity reading on April 6th, it was at 1.030...and it's still chugging along. My...

I brewed 11 gallons of this yesterday and am very excited about it. This will be my 2nd attempt with this recipe; the first attempt turned out great. I ended up changing the hops to what i had on hand, cascade and centennial, and I used a couple different yeasts this time around as well. I...

Thanks for your reply. I was planning on using green. Have you ever had 21st Amendment's Sneak Attack Saison? They use organic cardamom pods in that saison...that's the flavor I'm going after. I think I want to tone mine down a bit more than theirs though. They don't list whether they use...

@ azscoob - I've done this recipe before and love it. I'm thinking about switching it up and using a different kind of peppercorn...maybe szechuan peppercorn which would give it a bit of a lemony flavor. Also thinking about adding a tiny bit of cardamom. I'm going to be using two different...

Exactly Jahdub. This hillmouse6 guy has no idea what he's talking about.

Economies of Scale. 'Nuff Said.