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  1. mkorpal

    Anyone know about a Gibson Chest Freezer

    I can't seem to find any info on this brand. But, I found this brand on craigslist, and it seems like it could be a good deal. Thanks.
  2. mkorpal

    Co2 issues

    So, I got my kit from Kegconnections the other day. For some reason, there wasn't a washer included for the regulator to co2 tank connection. I wasn't thinking of it, and tried it without the washer. co2 was blowing like crazy through the connection. So, I picked one up from my homebrew shop...
  3. mkorpal

    Keezer project tips

    So, i'm going to take the plunge and go for kegging. I think the keezer is what I want to make. But I do have a few questions for those with experience. 1. Which would you suggest, attaching a collar to the body of the freezer, and have the lid open. Or attach the lid to the collar, and have...
  4. mkorpal

    Bretting a botched batch

    That was a mouthfull. So, I attempted a Arrogant Bastard clone, but due to some rust (a few months off), some equipment problems (thermometer) and some stupid stuff by me, I screwed it up bad. I ended up mashing at too high of a temp, used way too much water, and was lazy with my yeast. So...
  5. mkorpal

    recipe for Wyeast 9097

    First off, thank you very much to Brewmasters Warehouse for including the past date Wyeast 9097 Old ale blend that I ordered and replacing it with another yeast. But now, I need to find something good to use it for. First question, anybody use this yeast? How did it turn out? Second, I put...
  6. mkorpal

    Lazy Ass Pale Ale

    Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 10 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 95.24% .5 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 4.76 % 0.70 oz Simcoe [12.3 %] (60 min) Hops 29.7 IBU 0.5 oz Cascade [7.2 %] (15 min) Hops 6.2 IBU 1tsp Irish Moss (10 min) 0.50 oz Sweet Orange Peel (5...
  7. mkorpal

    Calibrating Hydrometer in tap water?

    Quick question to you all. After realizing that my cider should not come out to 1.010 and my Saison should not come out to 1.020, I decided to do a quick calibration of my hydrometer. I only had tap water, no distilled water, and at 64 degrees, it came out to 1.005. Will using tap water vs...
  8. mkorpal

    First mead tips and pointers

    So, decided today that I really want to make a mead. The stuff is so good, that I just can't resist. This is what I am thinking of doing. I just want to make sure that this will work out well. I'm planning on picking up another 6.5 gallon bucket to make this mead. The size of this will be...
  9. mkorpal

    Carbing Cider With Malt Extract?

    Quick question. A cider made with only simple sugars, can it be carbed with malt extract, or will the yeast refuse to eat the extract and fail to carb. I'm not sure if the switch the to harder to eat sugar would be a problem. Thanks. BTW, I plan to let it carb for three months, so time should...
  10. mkorpal

    Plastic fermentor for Mashing?

    Because of a UPS problem, I am in a pinch right now. Do you think a plastic fermenting bucket can hold 155 degree water without warping or melting? It will be just this once. Thanks. PS, I'll be insulating it, so I don't think loosing temp should be too much of a problem.
  11. mkorpal

    First Cider Questions

    So, I have a 5 gallon carboy doing nothing right now, and I think I want to make a cider for the winter. I have a few questions? First, I can fill up a 5 gallon carboy to the top and ferment without worry, correct? I'm not going to be blowing stuff through the airlock. Second, what are...
  12. mkorpal

    AG Saison critique

    Hey, this is a saison recipe that I'm making. Any input you all can give me? By the way, this will be my first all grain. I'm planning on doing it on the stovetop, so with me luck. Mash 8Lb Belgian pilsner 1Lb Munich 1Lb wheal malt .25Lb crystal 60L (for color) Mash at 150...
  13. mkorpal

    Cherry Stout

    I was wondering if I could get some advice. My friend and I would like to brew a cherry stout. I'm sure I can come up with a good basic stout recipe, but I'm not sure of a good way to add cherry to it. If you could help us go in the right direction, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
  14. mkorpal

    First Recipe Pointers

    So, I've got a few brews under my belt and would like to make my own recipe now. I just want to run it past people with lots of experience before I order it all. It's going to be a Belgium Dubble .25 Lb Cara-Pils .25 Lb Caravienne Malt .25 Lb Special B Malt 8 Lb liquid pale malt...
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