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  1. firefly765

    Florida Fort Lauderdale Firefighters' 10th Annual Oktoberfest

    10/22/22 2-6pm. Fundraiser for sick & injured firefighters.
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    Florida Fort Lauderdale Firefighters' Oktoberfest

    https://www.facebook.com/events/610134183304743
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    Florida Fort Lauderdale Firefighters 4th annual Oktoberfest

    October 22nd 2pm $20 donation goes to Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Benevolent Association Sick & Injured fund. https://www.facebook.com/events/1207695419254935/
  4. firefly765

    2015 BJCP import

    Is there a way to "import" the 2015 BJCP guidelines to all my previous recipes saved in Beersmith? Or, do I have to manually change it to every single recipe?
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    2015 Ft Lauderdale Firefighters Oktoberfest

    All proceeds benefit sick and injured fund. https://www.facebook.com/events/496669837147898/
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    CO2 tubing from McMaster Carr???

    http://www.mcmaster.com/#5180k17/=xfoot6 Looking to replace some of my "red" co2 tubing with something that is a bit more flexible at low temps....is this a good choice? Also wondering on the clamping situation (compression fittings?) want to use a simple worm clamps, nothing requiring...
  7. firefly765

    IIPA w/Mango??

    I'm planning on doing a IIPA 10 gal batch & splitting it and doing 5 gal as a Mango IIPA....my question is with the mango.....my plan was to split the beer 5/4 gal in fermenters and add 1 gal of fresh mango juice after initial ferment slows to the 4 gal fermenter to avoid any pulp etc.... Is...
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    Mr Malty calculator with washed yeast?

    I've been washing yeast using this method for a couple years now: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/yeast-washing-illustrated-41768/ I generally use the washed yeast from 1 jar in a 1.7L (ish) 1.035 (ish) starter on stirplate for 24 (ish) hours, cold crashed & decanted, in my beers (5gal, or...
  9. firefly765

    Oktoberfest - Fort Lauderdale Firefighters

    Saturday October 18th 3-7 pm. $20 cover. All proceeds go to a great cause. See flier to register as a brewer or come as a patron.:mug:https://www.facebook.com/events/1588598788033788/
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    Oxygenation system???

    Got this sucker on craigslist for $20... What do i need to make a O2 wand/stone system? Also...the bottle hydro date is '84 (yes 30 years!) There is some O2 in it......use it? what will it cost to hydro this bottle? has anyone seen a bottle like this? Will the gas Co. even hydro / fill...
  11. firefly765

    West Coast "C's" IPA hop advice??

    Hey, I'm looking to do a West Coast C's type ipa. I have on hand : Cascade 3.8 oz Centennial 2 oz Chinook 1 oz Cluster Citra 2 oz .......also 2 oz amarillo (not a c but willing to fudge it if necessary) Here is what i am toying with so far: Boil Size: 11.85 gal Post Boil Volume...
  12. firefly765

    Down Under Hops??

    I'm crafting a all New Zealand/Australian hopped IPA. I'm trying to decide on my hops profile and would appreciate some advice. I'm definitely using Nelson Sauvin...trying to decide on the others.....Pacific Jem & Galaxy are in the running....I mainly can't nail down the bittering hop.....going...
  13. firefly765

    Calculating honey in Beersmith

    Seems like it does not change my estimated abv or OG. I have added 3 lbs in a 10 gal all grain batch & it does not change these ##'s. I have changed the tab from add after boil from checked to unchecked & it just changed IBu's. Does anyone have any idea how many points this will add to my...
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    Another infection thread

    Just worrying a little bit today. I brewed a 7% IPa 6 days ago w/ washed us 05 w/ starters (very typical for me with no problems). I'm still getting co2 bubbles every 3 seconds from my blowoff. Seems like i usually get a 2-3 day strong co2 blowoff then it slows way down by day 6. It still looks...
  15. firefly765

    Water filter micron size??

    What size micron filter do most use? I've seen 100 micron down to .5 micron. What is necessary for brewing mash water filtering? I currently use straight from the tap & seems to be good. Always looking to improve though. Thanks.
  16. firefly765

    Oktoberfest Homebrew Competition, Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Oktoberfest Homebrew competition to benefit the Ft Lauderdale Fire Benevolent (who does a lot of good charity work for the community & helps sick and injured firefighters). This is not an official AHA or BJCP event, just a fun fundraising event. I'm still working on the exact logistics of...
  17. firefly765

    Reusing yeast cake from a "big"ish beer

    Planning on reusing a US-05 yeast cake from an IIPA @ 8% with a Founders Breakfast Stout @ 9.7%. 2 Questions: 1.) Will the yeast be too stressed form the 8% IIPA? 2.) How does one remove Dry Hop bags from a better bottle when trying to save the yeast cake?
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    BAltic Porter advice

    First time I've tried this style. I tweaked to fit some ingredients i have on hand. Please give some constructive criticism: Recipe: Elephant Gun TYPE: All Grain Style: Baltic Porter ---RECIPE SPECIFICATIONS----------------------------------------------- SRM: 28.5 SRM SRM RANGE: 17.0-30.0...
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    Jalapeno questions

    I have a american Jalapeno boysenberry wheat fermenting now. I'm shooting for a beer with a bit of kick, but something drinkable......I was planning on chopping 5 meduim jalapenos w/ seeds & membrane in secondary of each 5 gal fermentors. Do i have to worry about wild yeast? should i soak...
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    Torrified wheat???

    I was told by someone from morebeer.com that it does not have to be crushed. I've read in some threads of people crushing it. Can someone help with accurate info. Thanks.
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