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  1. Newfermenter1

    Source for Grain mill rollers (Just the rollers)

    I have materials for most of my future grain mill, but looking for where I can purchase rollers (3 bar or 2 as I would like to explore options). I don't want to buy a unit just to take the rollers. There must be a few component suppliers out there, just need help narrowing the search. Anyone...
  2. Newfermenter1

    Barley wine advice

    trying to select yeast for a Barley wine! (~12%) As these beverages require (benefit) from such an extended conditioning time, I thought I would inspire a new (ok, not new, just updated . . .) discussion regarding lessons learned from yeast selections and best results for a hearty barley...
  3. Newfermenter1

    Calling all Barley wine gurus!

    trying to select yeast for a Barley wine! (~12%) As these beverages require (benefit) from such an extended conditioning time, I thought I would inspire a new (ok, not new, just updated . . .) discussion regarding lessons learned from yeast selections and best results for a hearty barley...
  4. Newfermenter1

    Kansas City Beer gas?

    Any tips for a Beer Gas connection in Kansas City? New to the area and wanting to fill my Nitro bottle (25-75). Don't have any connections yet. Any good tips are welcome! :mug:
  5. Newfermenter1

    Cold secondary question

    Biere de garde I have in primary right now calls for; Suggested fermentation schedule: -- 1-2 weeks primary; 2 weeks cold secondary; 2 weeks warm bottle conditioning (for carbonation); extended cold bottle aging. It uses; WYEAST #2112 CALIFORNIA LAGER YEAST. Optimum temperature: 58-68°F...
  6. Newfermenter1

    Biere de garde using 2112 lager yeast

    Advice on technique for this recipe? My first use of a Lager yeast (Wyeast2112) http://www.northernbrewer.com/documentation/allgrain/AG-BieredeGarde.pdf Clearly the instructions are . . . lacking! I followed the single infusion. The partial mash instruction calls for 2 months in the...
  7. Newfermenter1

    First time blunder

  8. Newfermenter1

    How can I . . .

    I am wanting to do another "mini mash" this weekend, but also want to reduce the cost of the ingredients by reducing the amount of LME by increasing the amount of grains I use in the mash. I have a nice MLT (five gal cooler) and have plenty of room for more grain (yet not enough equip for all...
  9. Newfermenter1

    favorite summer brew?

    At the end of friggin hot summer day, when its time to sit back and appreciate the days labor, or swig a few with friends while the grill is going, what is your favorite "lawnmower" beer? I like a wheat / wit, (made a cream ale that is awesome, thanks death brewer!) but looking for some homebrew...
  10. Newfermenter1

    Shelf life / Aging time

    I read posts that urge patience when it comes to allowing time for beer to condition, and other posts that testify to a beer tasting great on its one year anniversary. I know some Belgian style beers can "mellow" or "ripen" (Whatever the correct terminology is!?) for even longer. Is this...
  11. Newfermenter1

    Your best part-mash recipes?

    Finishing my MLT, but not quite ready for the AG (need some more equip). What is your favorite Part mash recipe of all time? Looking for lots of ideas that will keep the fermenter full, allow me to use the new MLT, and inspire the next step toward AG! (also graduating in May, and want a great...
  12. Newfermenter1

    Dream set up+link to some serious equip!

    A-while back there was a thread that asked for members input on their "pie in the sky" brewing set up and I have been trying to describe some of the great ideas and photos that were captured, but I cant seem to locate it. Does anyone remember this thread, and can you re-direct me! Also, check...
  13. Newfermenter1

    Another reason beer is better than water . . .!

    Found this story http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080309/ap_on_re_us/pharmawater_i Another reason drinking beer is safer than drinking water! lol
  14. Newfermenter1

    Experimenting with priming

    Anyone ever use jelly/preserves for priming? Nothing with chunks of fruit, but peach, cherry, jalepeno, apple, etc, etc? boil it up instead of sugar, or corn syrup? Might be cool, anyone try it before? good or bad idea? Same ratio?
  15. Newfermenter1

    How much air space in secondary?

    Just moved first beer (Nut Brown) to secondary but I have about 5 inches from the bottleneck, and wonder if this is a problem? :confused:
  16. Newfermenter1

    Beginners blunder

    Wife bought me a 2 stage kit and all of the perrifs, but there were no instructions so I began reading and consulting with another brew friend out of state. I have a brown ale cooking for 3 days primary,:drunk: and realized that I did not fill the air lock with fluid. I put some in today, but...
  17. Newfermenter1

    First time blunder

    :off: Wife bought me a 2 stage kit and all of the perrifs, but there were no instructions so I began reading and consulting with another brrew friend out of state. I have a brown ale cooking for 3 days primary,:drunk: and realized that I did not fill the air lock with fluid. I put some in...
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