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    2012 Hop Swap

    May as well get this started now. I will have cascade, zues, brewers gold and centennial available. Cover shipping and first come first served...I will also have some wild hops (no real info on them, I am bring some into my collection and thought I would offer) I found near me available.
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    Dough in Temp

    What is the real benefit of a dough in temp? Can i start out with cold to warm (80 to 90f) and use a HERMS to bring it up to 154 or whatever is called for?
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    And it Begins...my brew rig

    finally i am getting a rig put together...here is the progress so far.... i need to post the picture of the project so far, but I was able to take it on a maiden voyage this past weekend 11/14 and it worked great!!! thanks to this forum for the inspiration! i used bed frames for...
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    Brass Quick Connects

    can i get some opions on brass quick connects? My ballvalves are brass, why not quick connects and it is hard to beat 3.99 for the set.:D
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    Wild Hops...seeds?!

    found wild hops, but i think they have seeds in the cones. are they still usable? :confused:
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    Mini Fridge as a Head Unit for Fermentation Cabinet

    I just had the idea after reading about a few other project so apologize if this had been mentioned. CL is full of too small mini fridge's that can't hold one or two carboys, so what about building a box with a front door and a small mini fridge on top with conduit or PVC pipes going from the...
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    Best Hop Manual Ever

    i was digging around on the usda website and discovered this. http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/37109/HopHandbook2010.pdf Everything from pest identification to weed control truely an all inclusive manual. Same site, but even more resources...
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    Clear Water Iron

    i had a water analysis done and was told that i have: 1.5 ppm iron 21 calcium mgne 7.2 pH 320 TDS i know that the iron is a major problem. what is the best way to eliminate that? this is well water and i have had no major issue brewing with it as it is, but i would like to elimate the...
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    How Frequent Should I Replace My Primary Plastic Bucket

    i have heard many different stories about how many batches i should do before i replace my primary bucket. is there a way to extend the life of a bucket? how about leaving 5g of starsan in it between uses? that should cut down on the potential for infection, right?:D i know not to scratch and...
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    What about this APA?

    here is my potential recipe, haven't brewed it yet but will as soon as I get my grains. thoughts please. Recipe: XM Haus APAle Brewer: XM Asst Brewer: Style: American Pale Ale TYPE: All Grain Taste: (35.0) Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size: 6.50 gal Boil Size...
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    Show off your mash tun

    (if a thread like this already exits please delete this post) I had an issue recently which is forcing me to redesign my mash tun and i am interested in seeing what others are using. I would like to see pictures of your mash tuns (and maybe steal some ideas). :fro:
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    DIY propane burner.

    Has anyone tried to make their own propane burner? i know it has the potential to be extremely dangerous, but I think that it might be worth a try.
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    My Keezer build...in progress.

    it is nothing special yet, but those listeners of the Brewing Network might recognise that tap handle as the one that was won in the July 09 give away...that's right, i won it and am just now giving it a home. not sure of the make of the freezer, but the compressor is under the freezer with no...
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    Found Wild Hops

    I found some hops gowing near a bike path near my house last year. They appear to be wild and unkept (growing among trees and cascading down over a bush) :confused: who would do such a thing? How can i tell the variety? are there any that are native to ohio? being a bike path i have to think...
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    stupid bazooka screens

    i switched to a bazook screen from a manifold in my mashtun (fail #1) then after i boiled i realized that my hydrometer was broken so no OG reading. i saved some wort, stuck it in the fridge and measured it a few days later after i got a new hydrometer...this is suppose to be an double IPA and...
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    Late Edition Hopping

    What are the best flame out hops or whirlpool editions? i was thinking about using Gelena and I know it is a bittering hop. I will post the results.
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    Bodatious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout clone attempt

    Hi, Has anyone tried Hoppin' Frog's Bodatious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout? i emailed the brewery and did not get any help. i was wondering if anyone has had luck trying to clone it. the following is my best guess for a 5g batch. 6 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) Bel (3.0 SRM) Grain 43.64 % 2...
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    Dayton, Ohio

    hi, new to brewing...just did a american pale ale...
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