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    Does Anyone Else Dislike Hops?

    hops are king!!Ive got several strains growing in my back yard.but my wife on the other hand she cant stand hoppy beers.she prefers a good german...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: General Homebrew Discussion
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    Think I pitched all starter without any yeast!

    when i do a starter i swirl it everytime i walk by it to keep the most yeast as possible in suspension.then like everyone else has said swirl it...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Mash temp increasing on its own?

    i agree with stirring mash throughout the process.you will not loose a signifigant amount of heat.i used to pre heat my cooler with hot water so i...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing
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    Mash temp increasing on its own?

    are you using the same thermometer for all the measurments?this seems odd.i used the same type of mash tun you are for quit a few batches and i...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing
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    First 24hr of fermentation

    haha.i love the temp probe on the DMM.ive got one at work but never thought of using it for checking ferm temps.good one!the lava lamp really gets...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    Mash Tun Filter Choice?

    i have fly sparged without a sparge arm many a times and it works just fine.i dont mind taking the extra time to do this type of sparge.once you...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    Mash Tun Filter Choice?

    ive had really good results doing it this way and my efficiency has also gone up because of it.bolth ways work well just gotta be more patient...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    First 24hr of fermentation

    Hell yes.Anyone who loves to brew has done this.Man I need to brew another batch so I can sniff the blow off aroma.
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    bottle conditioning

    Amen!
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Bottling/Kegging
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    Saving Yeast Starters

    Another option (if you are making the same beer)is to brew another batch and put it right onto the yeast cake that is allready in your...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    bottle conditioning

    It depends on the temp of the room they are chilling in.if the room is a little warmer then they will carbonate quicker.i would say try one after...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Bottling/Kegging
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    Does whirlfloc affect spices?

    correct.this will not effect your spice additions.what ya making with those spices?
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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    Initial Gear Purchase

    also try more beer.and doing a secondery ferment is very necessary.especially when you do lagers.nice clean beer is the result.and if you can cold...
    Post by: BrewBeer74, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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