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same goes for extended sparge times, or so I've heard...

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

that's how I was taught, been doing it that way for about 18 years, no issues, temp is spot on when taking gravity reading

I place the probe in a separate container filled with water. Since you want to measure the temp on what is inside of your fermenter not thetemp of the fermenter itself.

I use spent grains as mulch around some of our trees. The squirrels and deer leave it alone as there is nothing left in the grain for them to eat...

That looks like a Royal Coachman on the stout, I'm up for that....

I have both Italian and Mexican carboys, 8 total. All are at least 25 years old, some 27. I use furniture "sliders" dollys etc. to move them around. Once the keezer/fermentation chamber is finalized I'll use a come-along type fixture to raise and lower the carboys into the fermentation chamber.

Peated Malt is a heavier more astringent flavor, think Laphroaig single malt. Smoked malt can have the heavy smoke but what I get is really a smooth smoke. If you have had Alaskan Smoked Porter and like it the Beechwood would be the way to go. Sometimes the best way to get a feel for what a malt...

I just don't like religion shoveled in my direction....Hey, if you want to pray and sin that is your thing. I don't do either. hmm replace the word god with satan, both biblical so why would an atheist want the switch? I don't like the pledge of allegiance because it doesn't really apply...

"grainbill"..duh!

I've always used braided wire (can't remember the gauge) in 20' lengths, strung from the fence post to second story rafters. They lasted the seven years we had the house. As far as I know the wire and the hops are still there....

For Cigar City, check their schedule of events - they at times have large ticketed events....say hi to Neil in the tasting room... Quite frankly 7eventh Sun does some excellent beers. Cycle on the other hand has basically main stream brews and they charge you for taste....Dunedin is a decent...

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I BTB (back to back) 10 gal batches all the time. I rinse kettles, pumps and hoses during or between batches, to remove any crud, and have never noticed anything "off". Then again, I have never duplicated the same two brews and reversed the order see if there is actually any difference.