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  1. BillyVegas

    (WTB) 100-ish bottles + bottling equip...

    Looking ideally for 32oz flip tops, but normal cappers would work fine as well. Bottle trees, blichmann beer gun perhaps, and any other bottling equipment -- inquire within. Working on a large brewing project and require a bunch of bottles and gear to bottle some stuff.
  2. BillyVegas

    First High ABV Beer... Tips/Pointers/Suggestions?

    So,a friend and I are targeting to make an approx 10.5% ABV Dark Chocolate Stout w/ Strawberries for another friends wedding. Tasty. First time making a massive brew like this - looking for advice and tips if possible. How long should I anticipate primary to take, approx? Grain bill look...
  3. BillyVegas

    The Yeast Propagation Experimentation Files

    I've been a tad dormant in my home-brewing efforts since my last go round (13 Homebrew Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza). With a new location to set up my rig - and some new interested parties looking to join in the fun - we've worked up a good project. We're making SMaSH brews essentially of a...
  4. BillyVegas

    Fresh, Wet Hops!

    So, my buddy has a copious amount of Mt. Hood, Nugget, and Newport that are still on the vine and ready to go... I'm thinking a few things. 1) Brew a super basic pale ale 3 times, and wet hop (somehow) with all three individually for 3 different brews. I know MT. Hood is pretty much the...
  5. BillyVegas

    NJ AG n00b

    So, I got a pretty solid extract rig going. I brewed 13 5-Gallon batches Labor Day Weekend, and I accomplished my goal (so far) of being able to create beers with flavor profiles I desired... but I just can't lock down the body of a beer I need. I blame this on my extract useage. I have a...
  6. BillyVegas

    Another "Infection?" Thread...

    Secondary Fermentation of my Vanilla Winter Bourbon Ale is looking clean and good... The Chocolate Stout? Not so much... I've seen small form bubbles and stuff like that... but I see what looks like... small flecks of solidified lard/fat on the top, along with these white bubbles. The...
  7. BillyVegas

    First Lagers - Questions of course...

    So, I have three lagers going. 2 of which are in a fermentation chamber... one is sitting in my kegerator. They all have been at a steady 50degF - it'll be three weeks since pitch this coming Wednesday, 9/29. I'm thinking of turning the temp down to lagering temps. How's my timing...
  8. BillyVegas

    NFL Survivor Pick'Em League

    Its on.
  9. BillyVegas

    WTB ASAP : 3 Fermentors in NJ

    I under-ordered my primaries. I need 3 more primary fermentors by this weekend. 5g batches, so 6gal and up if possible. I live in central jersey. I'll prolly go to LHBS and suck up the added cost in the name of supporting the LHBS...
  10. BillyVegas

    Delayed Pitching vs. No-Chill?

    So, I'm torn here. I plan on doing two days of brewing this weekend. Optimally, my fermentation closet isn't going to be sitting in an optimal range for my Ales to ferment - as it will likley be around 72-74Fambient. No good. So, Im contemplating taking it to a basement (ambient 64F)...
  11. BillyVegas

    Kelso/WF Homebrew Contest

    Just read this... thought you all should know about it. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/bowery/eatery-menu/wp-content/blogs.dir/214/files/2010/08/HomebrewHero_ContestRulesandTermsConditions.pdf Pretty sweet.
  12. BillyVegas

    Draft Tower Cooling Mod

    So, I finally got my hands on a kegerator... Haier HBF05EABB to be specific. Great. Single tap had to go. Bought myself a Three-Tap Tower. While waiting the 2+ weeks Beverage Factory took to get it to me (slackers), I was contemplating cooling. For ease of installation, versatility...
  13. BillyVegas

    Best Large Order SUpplier?

    So I'm buying enough LMEs, DMEs, Yeast, and Specalty Grains for about 8-12 brews at once. Some places have it all, some don't. Some have better prices... some have free shipping. Before I keep entering my order and checking prices at every place... is there a general consensus for the...
  14. BillyVegas

    Food Grade Check?

    This looks like what I'll be going with for my bulk fermentor buy... probably getting 8-12 of these fellers... http://www.bayteccontainers.com/6galwhitepail.html Anyone see/know of anything wrong with these? They look legit - and paired with some cheap lids...
  15. BillyVegas

    Cheap Primary Fermentation ?

    Anyone know the best place for some cheap primary fermentation vessels? I have a few Better bottles, but those are too pricey. I have 1-2 5 gal fermentation buckets, and I'm thinking those are likely the cheapest. I need about... 5-8 more primary fermentation setups... Thoughts?
  16. BillyVegas

    Late Addition/Hop Utilization

    So... I've been adopting the concept of late addition of LMEs/DMEs. I started a little at a time, and now Im fully embracing the concept due to the better color I notice in my beers. I have noticed, however, a greater hop presence in these beers. The more I read it seems the late additions...
  17. BillyVegas

    Outdoor Bulk Brew-Sesh Weekend

    I'll try to be concise... I extract brew... still. I'm on a quest to create an extract brew that is as full bodied and delicious as an AG, generally speaking. Also, thats just another way of saying I'm tight on space in my little place, and with all my extract gear, thats about as much as...
  18. BillyVegas

    Cornelius Kegerator?

    Got a lead on this model kegeraror... Found the service manual but that isn't telling me how many corneys I can fit in this beast. Anyone hear of this thing? I do believe it's Cornelius who makes it... Which is interesting. COR10DBD1DT
  19. BillyVegas

    Kegerator/Compressor "This Side Up?"

    So, in discussing with some friends... they advised transporting a kegerator on its side would be bad form - apparently the compressor and its fluid and oil and such would mix all together and be a problem when it gets right side up again. Seems logical, but I never heard of it. Anyone...
  20. BillyVegas

    3-4 Corny Capacity Kegerator/Fridge?

    So, In my quest for a kegerator (my keezer build is on hold), I would like something that at least holds 3 cornys, if not 4. Having 2 taps would be key, 3-4 taps would be pretty extreme... welcome, but not necessary. I'd like to just be able to carb beers at temp while serving others... is a...
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