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5 gal of Robust Porter 24,394 + 5 = 24,399

+1 on LHBS challenges in NJ. My neck of the woods of North Cental NJ has one expensive place with an ok selection of grains/malt, and the other is run out of the closet of a brewpub (check you scales, boys!) - both 20+ miles away. - Northern Brewer is my go to sight - Have ordered from...

EKG, Fuggle, and Saaz

Welcome back to the fold. As one who took an almost 16 year hiatus, I know what you mean regarding what a rush it is to brew again. Wait until you find how software (e.g. Beersmith) will let you create recipes with more more insight that before. Good luck. :mug:

+1 DME. Storage, Freshness, and Ease of addition into the boil are positives. I also like the ability to control color via steeping grains with good resolution which adds variety and character to the beers I brew. When comparing costs, remember that 1 lbs LME is approx. equivalent to...

1989 - someone at work tried it then so did I. Did it for a few years then took a long break until I saw the old stuff packed away in my crawl space one too many times last year. Dug it out, convinced the SWMBO to get me a 10 gal SS pot for my poor man's mid life crisis, and now have caught...

I did the ole 'forgot to close the spigot' trick on my primary bucket. So I'm cooling my wort through a plate chiller and focusing more on the connections on the chiller than the better part of a 1/2 gallon of wort on the basement floor. Beer turned out great though. Boilover? Check...

I've been to the Flying Saucer in Kansas City, MO while on travel. Usually about 200 total beers and around 120 tapped also. One nice part is when I get a Belgium beer, they usually also have the appropriate matching glassware. I'd rather risk a chance of having the occasional non-fresh beer...

That's not real. Wish I stumbled upon that in Northern NJ..... Should bring the dude 2 cases - you'd still be well ahead of the game. Enjoy!

Sehr gut after a long day driving thru the Black Forest

I plan on using Weyermann Pale Wheat which said in the notes to incorporate a protein rest. That combined with more strike water for a less dense mash will hopefully be enough to sparge. Can't you sparge a partial mash? Since I'm only planning on using 5 lbs of wheat, is it optimistic that...

Are you referring to pushing out the beer using CO2 at low PSI? If so, could I just cut the dip tube by 1/2 to 1 inch to help further? That'd be better than using a racking cane and siphon.

Good info - I'll try the scotchbrite. You jogged my memory regarding the steel wool on SS thread I read awhile back. Good thing I asked first And 'preferable new' toilet brush for cleaning? You're killing me..:) Now given this fix, CAN I USE THIS AS A FERMENTOR?

Praytell, what is beerstone? I got this from a soda guy, and the markings on the top indicate that this tank was used for water. I may learn 2 new things today.... :mug:

I was fortunate to pick up the pictured 10 gal corny keg for a mere 30 bucks after picking up an ebay win for a normal 5 gal variety. However, as pictured, it has what appears to be rust in the inside. I'm in no rush to use this so I didn't scrub anything until I asked the HBT...