Tbesst
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I may be doing it on Saturday. Are you down for a sour
can't do it this weekend but I do need to find some time brew. I need to do a cider before the end of the year.
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can't do it this weekend but I do need to find some time brew. I need to do a cider before the end of the year.
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Fijidave12
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Finished building my temp controller for my chest freezer earlier today. Temp is spot on. About to cold crash 4 carboys--a nut brown, an imperial red, a blonde, and a sweet potato/holiday ale. Gonna build one more controller soon.
I have a 22.4 cu ft and a 7.2 cu ft (holds 4 pin locks) chest freezer, and then getting a fridge in the near future. I'm curious what the best system would be with these. Thinking about fermenting in the larger freezer, serving out of the smaller freezer, and maybe lagering in the fridge? It wouldn't be an issue to rearrange things later, but just looking for some input.
I have a 22.4 cu ft and a 7.2 cu ft (holds 4 pin locks) chest freezer, and then getting a fridge in the near future. I'm curious what the best system would be with these. Thinking about fermenting in the larger freezer, serving out of the smaller freezer, and maybe lagering in the fridge? It wouldn't be an issue to rearrange things later, but just looking for some input.
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If I had a fridge, I would so get a conical. Sweet simple yeast harvesting.
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Fijidave12
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isn't that the keg you couldn't give away fast enough?
Do you have a recipe that works well? I've done EdWort's Apfelwein a couple times, but am looking for something a little different.
Do you have a recipe that works well? I've done EdWort's Apfelwein a couple times, but am looking for something a little different.
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isn't that the keg you couldn't give away fast enough?
Do you have a recipe that works well? I've done EdWort's Apfelwein a couple times, but am looking for something a little different.
As it turns out, we were drinking the Saison not the graff. I now need to go back and drink the Saison knowing that it is a Saison. Once I tasted the keg I thought was the Saison I said oh yeah this is not Saison it is graff. Quite tasty!
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Not sure what I am going to think about the Saison when I actually know that it is a saison. I need to do a better job of labeling the kegs.
Let me know what you want me to do about your PBW
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Fijidave12
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That's pretty funny. We were drinking it while being half buzzed...no wonder we couldn't figure the taste out.
I tried it a few weeks back when I was stone cold sober and couldn't figure it out either. Bobby kept talking about some off flavor and neither of us could figure it out. I guess it was the saison yeast funkiness coming through. It's amazing what happens to your perception when you think it's on thing and it turns out to be something completely different.
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Just thought I would drop in and say hey to all of my TN brewing brothers.
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Fijidave12
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Hey Ben, glad you dropped in. I saw your watermelon wheat recipe; made one a couple years ago and been thinking about making another one soon. It came from a wheat kit I picked up. I carbed with a small portion dextrose and then 20 or so watermelon Jolly Rancers. It had a nice crisp tartness to it...amazing color and aroma. I may give the AG recipe a try...looks really good.
I saw your watermelon wheat recipe; made one a couple years ago and been thinking about making another one soon. It came from a wheat kit I picked up. I carbed with a small portion dextrose and then 20 or so watermelon Jolly Rancers. It had a nice crisp tartness to it...amazing color and aroma. I may give the AG recipe a try...looks really good.
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Fijidave12
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The fact you were completely sober makes it that much better. Lesson learned---label kegs accordingly.
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Is there a hbs in Murfreesboro??
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1234
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I am not sure if Brewer's Corner is still open.
Brewer's Corner in Murfreesboro, TN
800 Park Avenue East
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 849-7797
Brewer's Corner in Murfreesboro, TN
800 Park Avenue East
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 849-7797
ben the brewman
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Hey Ben, glad you dropped in.
Give it a shot man it is a regular summer brew at my place here in memphis. If any of you guys are ever this way just give me a shout and swing by for a beer!
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I am brewing on Sunday if anybody wants to stop by and have a beer, and lend a hand. I will be brewing up a Flanders Red to go onto the Roselare Yeast cake
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Fijidave12
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I won't be able to make it down tomorrow. Spending the day with the parents. Hope the brew day goes well!
Don't have anything now I haven't had time to think about it.
You can try my cider recipe. So far no one has told me it sucks
http://www.rocketsciencebrewing.com/2011/03/berry-cider-recipe.html
1234
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I am now selling a keggle that has a brand new ball valve and a new thermometer. PM me if you are interested in the keggle and we can talk prices.
beerkrump
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You can try my cider recipe. So far no one has told me it sucks
http://www.rocketsciencebrewing.com/2011/03/berry-cider-recipe.html
It sucks.
I'm surprised this took this long. You guys are slipping.
Hope every one had a great Fourth of July and woke up with finger and livers intact.
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bernerbrau
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I probably should be missing a few... after 2 bourbons and a few beers I thought it was a good idea to hold a fountain in my hand:
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Fijidave12
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The coolness factor definitely goes up because you are holding it though :cross:
beerkrump
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That reminds me of going to Bonny Dunes in the mid 80's and having these massive fireworks battles and bonfires. Bottle rockets were everywhere.
Roman candle = automatic shot gun.
Roman candle = automatic shot gun.
bernerbrau
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So, I just killed the ofest and bottled off the bock, meaning I now have room for the 8-9 gallons of APA currently bulk crashing in my chest freezer.
But I'm feeling lazy. Someone motivate me.
But I'm feeling lazy. Someone motivate me.
volsfan5012
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So is it time to start the Octoberfest yet?
bernerbrau
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Anyone know anywhere in town that fills or exchanges CO2 after noon on a saturday?
1234
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Try the paintball field out off of Central Pike in Donelson/Hermitage. You can find there phone number at nashvillepaintball.com
bernerbrau
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Thanks for the tip, Bobby. I called and they do fill tanks.
1234
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I have way too many # of hops, so if you need hops let me know.
I have a refractometer, but I didn't get it locally (too damn expensive to go that route). However, Rebel carries the same one I bought, but it's currently out of stock. http://www.rebelbrewer.com/shoppingcart/products/Economy-Refractometer.html
I got mine for about 25 dollars shipped from an eBay seller in the US. I took a look at it appears that prices have gone up a little bit since then. If you want the convenience factor of not having to do the conversion from Brix to OG go with the one from BobbyM, I doubt you are going to find one like that on eBay.
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