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For dry extract, you would definitely want to add it when the water's still cool or right after your done steeping your grains. It is much easier than waiting until the boil. The steam from the boil cause the DME to clump up before hitting the water making it more difficult to dissolve. I don't...

This was the most entertaining thing I've read all week! However, the beer sounds nasty. You should do it and let us all know how gross it really is!

Thanks for this. I can't wait to try my first AG batch. A couple notes on my build: I found the 10 gallon cooler ($39.99) and all the hardware at Home Depot. I used the "Create a Bolt" for the SS washers as well as a few zinc washers as spacers on the outside (OK cause it's not going to touch...