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They say that urine is sterile, is that what you mean? Seriously, though, I wash constantly at work. I'm not too afraid while brewing, as long as I don't touch anything that contacts my cooled wort. And...use a big starter to get a jump on anything that might creep in.

We're HBers, right? Does the price of BudMilCurse really matter? And, BTW, they are each a huge multinational corporation which thrives by buying the little guys and killing their product. I bought a 15- and an 8-gallon keg at a local liquor store ($15) - the employee said the distributor...

I also use two Sabco kegs (and a homemade coorse keg conversion). My only concerns regarding sanitation revolve around my pump head and tubing. I probably should consider the QDs, but I figure that by the time I boil and whirlpool I've pretty well killed off and nasties in the loop. I try to...

I'm also new here. I've been doing extracts and meads for eleven years, and I've just about finished my new AG set-up. It's a two-level HERMS with three sanke kegs (HLT up top, MT and BK lower). I figure it'll take about 150 batches to break even on the expenses! I'll also be beginning to...

McEwans also has an IPA that's wonderful. As a big Scottish-style ale fan, this one surprised me. I didn't notice an overwhelming hops presence, but the maltiness was great. I think, from what I remember, that the Newcastle/McEwan's rep told me they were no longer distributing the IPA in TX (a...

There are known FATAL reactions involving dogs that have eaten hops. I don't know about their effect on cats, but why take chances. It appears to be a nasty way to kill your pet. The symptoms include hyperthermia (uncontrollably escalating body temperature) and massive salivation. Greyhounds as...

I put a couple of 'em on the brewstand I'm finishing up. They do not have igniters built in, but fireplace lighters are cheap and readily available. I've found that I need to hold the lighter in several places to get all the jets lit, maybe that'll change with a kettle above them to catch the...