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jak1010 said:
Not something you'll hear me say often but, that Bloody Mary looks good. Even looks properly made.

Drinking coffee now and probably through the rest of the daylight hours today.
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The Delta SkyClubs (in Atlanta anyway) usually do a decent Bloody Mary. Especially for free. On #4 now. About to board.
 
Opted for some bubbly over Heineken or Miller Lite pre-takeoff. On #2 now
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Water Sitting in the tire shop for tires and other routine maintenance. Work is exploding and I'm frustrated.
 
TNGabe said:
Yeast nutrient? I use whatever the wyeast stuff is.
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I use yeast slurry that sat around too long to trust. I don't know if I am doing myself any good but it gets boiled so it can't hurt!

I need coffee. I make too much money to work this hard. Should be drinking a rye porter right now. Going to work today was a poor life choice.


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thanks for the feedback. I have some servomyces now that Im going to use in my beers from now on. My beers seem to start really slow even with a hefty pitch so Im hoping this speeds things up. I may do a side by side with the cheap nutrients to see if there is a noticeable difference because there certainly is in price.
 
finsfan said:
thanks for the feedback. I have some servomyces now that Im going to use in my beers from now on. My beers seem to start really slow even with a hefty pitch so Im hoping this speeds things up. I may do a side by side with the cheap nutrients to see if there is a noticeable difference because there certainly is in price.
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Do you hit your wort with O2? That has made a huge difference in how fast/vigorous my fermentation starts.
 
mcbaumannerb said:
Do you hit your wort with O2? That has made a huge difference in how fast/vigorous my fermentation starts.
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Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.
 
finsfan said:
Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.
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Even then I would beat that wort with a paddle like it owed you money for a good 10 minutes.
 
$811 later (3 tires, wiper blades, oil change) and a return trip to the mechanic because my keys wouldn't come out of the ignition...
India red ale in a hamburglar glass because I don't care.
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finsfan said:
Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.
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+1 on the O2 setup, I only use a nutrient on bigger beers, normal gravity 1.065/1.070 take off fine with just the O2. The small tanks last at least a couple dozen brews.
 
BeerMeDuffMan said:
Even then I would beat that wort with a paddle like it owed you money for a good 10 minutes.
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10 minutes?! Good god. I made a budget whip out of a wire hanger that I used to use with my cordless drill. Worked really well to aerate (and you don't have to beat it by hand), but then I noticed that the coating on the hanger was starting to flake off :eek: Still have to figure out a good substitute.

In other news, I don't know why I subscribe to this damn ECY google group from Princeton Homebrew. He's got some more ECY20 and 34 in, but only selling it in 6-packs. Not looking to drop $90 on yeast right now, thanks. :mad:
 
I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.
 
OMFG I hate this ****ing day to no end. :( :mad:
Seriously, I need a vacation or something. For now, it'll just be beer until I cannot stay awake. :(
 
It sucks that I end up at the beer store on the day I don't want to drink beer.

It's party time. :D
 
mcbaumannerb said:
I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.
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You calling me cheap!?! (I am)

A small aquarium pump is another option.
 
finsfan said:
Do you use something like this?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-1-4-oz-Oxygen-Gas-Cylinder-304179/202044702
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Yep - that's what you'd use. Home Depot, Lowes, Sears Hardware and I'd bet TruValue Hardware all carry them.

BGBC said:
You calling me cheap!?! (I am)

A small aquarium pump is another option.
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I called myself cheap. ;) I used an aquarium pump before this and for what you'd spend on the pump, tubing and a stone I'd still say go with the oxygenation kit - far better results for me.
 
Enjoying this a lot. Thanks @finsfan Even though is says best by 9/3/14 it's damn good. Never had it before but, I'm guessing that time is a friend with this one.

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jak1010 said:
Enjoying this a lot. Thanks @finsfan Even though is says best by 9/3/14 it's damn good. Never had it before but, I'm guessing that time is a friend with this one.
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Very much so. I always have a bunch in my cellar that I age at least 6 months before drinking. Its good fresh but way better aged. Cheers!
 

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