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same goes for extended sparge times, or so I've heard...

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

I place the probe in a separate container filled with water. Since you want to measure the temp on what is inside of your fermenter not thetemp of the fermenter itself.

I use spent grains as mulch around some of our trees. The squirrels and deer leave it alone as there is nothing left in the grain for them to eat...

That looks like a Royal Coachman on the stout, I'm up for that....

I have both Italian and Mexican carboys, 8 total. All are at least 25 years old, some 27. I use furniture "sliders" dollys etc. to move them around. Once the keezer/fermentation chamber is finalized I'll use a come-along type fixture to raise and lower the carboys into the fermentation chamber.

Peated Malt is a heavier more astringent flavor, think Laphroaig single malt. Smoked malt can have the heavy smoke but what I get is really a smooth smoke. If you have had Alaskan Smoked Porter and like it the Beechwood would be the way to go. Sometimes the best way to get a feel for what a malt...

I just don't like religion shoveled in my direction....Hey, if you want to pray and sin that is your thing. I don't do either. hmm replace the word god with satan, both biblical so why would an atheist want the switch? I don't like the pledge of allegiance because it doesn't really apply...

"grainbill"..duh!

I've always used braided wire (can't remember the gauge) in 20' lengths, strung from the fence post to second story rafters. They lasted the seven years we had the house. As far as I know the wire and the hops are still there....

For Cigar City, check their schedule of events - they at times have large ticketed events....say hi to Neil in the tasting room... Quite frankly 7eventh Sun does some excellent beers. Cycle on the other hand has basically main stream brews and they charge you for taste....Dunedin is a decent...

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I BTB (back to back) 10 gal batches all the time. I rinse kettles, pumps and hoses during or between batches, to remove any crud, and have never noticed anything "off". Then again, I have never duplicated the same two brews and reversed the order see if there is actually any difference.

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yep, been there. I now have a spare filling wand, capper, hydrometer, and thermometer.

I have done that at the drinking stage. I'll have Shannon pour me two pints and I'll top one off with the other as I go. Get some pretty interesting blends, and all good I might add. Man Shannon give a strange look the first time, I explained to her that's how we do it in Seattle.... One of my...

7venth Sun Brewery in Dunedin will fill any 32oz growler, it's been over a year since I was down there so the rules may have changed since then. If you are anywhere near Tampa (Cigar City Brewery) or Clearwater check out 7venth Sun out. They put out some "whacky" brews but they are pretty much...

"sell out". Guess I don't need to remissness about the brews I used to drink there. Won't be patronizing them on my next visit to Seattle. Bud ruined Red Hook, wonder how long it will be before Elysian is toast.....