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  1. kraypd

    Why Not Start Home Brewing w/ All Grain Method?

    I started with AG right from the start. I've brewed 20 batches to date and have only done one extract batch. I did an extract IPA because I thought it would be a lot easier. The beer was fine but I personally didn't find the extract process much easier. Once you have your process down for...
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    Suspected Lacto Infection - Need Some Advice

    Two batches were WLP300 and one batch was using WY3068 which I believe is the Wyeast from the same W68 mother strain. The primary time is 2 weeks at 63F and then straight into the keg/bottle so I am not sure if there was enough time for the infection to show itself. I kegged two batches but on...
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    Suspected Lacto Infection - Need Some Advice

    I've had several consecutive batches of Hefe's that have gone distinctly sour on me. They start out tasting good but within a few weeks turn very sour tasting and have a sour smell. I am not an expert but the taste and smell makes me strongly suspect a lacto infection somewhere in my system...
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    Hefeweizen CO2 volume argument

    Thanks for the quick response.
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    Hefeweizen CO2 volume argument

    Rundownhouse - what is your procedure for doing a CO2 check on a bottle? Curious about this.
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    NHC 2012 First Round Scoresheets

    Managed a first in Dark Lager in Atlanta with my schwarzbier. Neither of my wheats (regular or dunkel) advanced. Still waiting on score sheets.
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    2012 National Homebrew Competition Results

    Stone Hands. I also entered 3 in Atlanta. I just got off the phone with the hosting site (Brew Depot) and they indicated that they have been working to get the last sheets mailed out by early next week. Best of luck on your entries. Paul
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    Anyone Received NHC Scoring Sheets from Atlanta Yet?

    Mailed in a couple of weeks? I do understand that this is a very large undertaking but I can't understand how some sites get them out so fast and others take weeks. Is it purely based on volunteer support? Anyone have insight that they can share. In this day and age it would be nice to see...
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    Anyone Received NHC Scoring Sheets from Atlanta Yet?

    Anybody gotten anything from the ATL first round yet? Results for placing in the first round is supposed to be posted by the end of the day today. I personally am more interested in getting the scores and judges comments on submissions.
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    i hate siphoning

    The 1/2" auto siphon is very easy and pretty damn fast on the transfer.
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    Shameless Plug for Votes In Sam Adams Contest

    Voting ends tonight. Please take a few minutes to vote.
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    Shameless Plug for Votes In Sam Adams Contest

    Last day of voting in the Sam Adams Come Brew With Us Contest. If you haven't done so please go and vote today. I would appreciate your vote in the Central Region (Paul K). Remember that you can vote in each region once no matter which region you live in. Just click on the map to select...
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    Anybody Ever Hand Carried Malted Grain Back from Europe?

    The beer was very, very nice and the experience was well worth the effort. I received a personal tour of a Bavarian Maltzerei, made some new friends whose family dates goes back for generations in German brewing tradition, got a great story that got me into the Sam Adams Come Brew With Us...
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    European Vacation - brewery tours in Holland/Germany?

    The Erdingerweiss tour was very good and included two hours of drinking with sausage and pretzels. I wasn't a fan until tasting the beers fresh at the brewery - Especially the Urweisse. I think that it was 10 euros and is one of the few tours in the Munich area that you will find running on...
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    Shameless Plug for Votes In Sam Adams Contest

    Sorry for the annoying bumps. One more day of voting and I could use your vote in the Central Region if you haven't already voted. Paul K (Central Region) Thanks.
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