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I have ordered maybe 5 times from these guys over 3 years. Their stainless stuff is great, fairly priced but the customer service hasn't been awesome. Once I ordered their standard Hermes coil with the 1" diameter upsize but after talking to them on the phone, they said it wouldn't fit in my...

username: RWCBC Made a few threads and posted some answers. I like the idea of the site, lets hope it takes off. JT

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It's a persimmon beer, think rye ale but smoother and with a more bitter or oak taste. I make it from all the stuff I grow in the back yard. I have some Mt Hood, I think I will add them to get the earthy bit and risk the high spice. Let me know if you think I'm crazy. =)

In what way, so I can decide on the impact of making the change. =) Thanks. Reading up on the two, both are mild citrusy aroma hops, with a higher alpha in the cascade. Don't see a big difference besides that. I found this site which gives a visual hop claddification. Nice. Show the...

I'm against it. Doesn't seem like a natural flavor extension or compliment. Personally for spice additions I usually start with a base brown ale recipe and go wild from there. =)

Do you all think there will be a significant change in an ale recipe if I replace Vanguard/Glacier with Northern Brewer/Cascade. I just happen to have those hosp here when I got a bug to brew this morning. JT