Recent content by slightlyoffbeat

Sadly, no. I never got around to brewing a Marzen, but I will to it some day. :/

Thanks everyone. I certainly understand that not everyone will be interested in pursuing more accurate formulas, but I enjoy the challenge. Kwadric, thanks for the links. I have read all of those (great reads), but re-reading them actually lead me to my breakthrough. The key was apparent vs...

Hello everyone. What formula to people use when estimating Final Gravity? I'm interested in finding the most accurate formula available. I understand how to estimate ballpark. For example, I know that you can get a ballpark estimate using something like: ((1 - (attenuation% * 0.01 )) *...

OK, i've seen one or two (old) threads discussing this, but I thought I'd try again. My wife and I visited Augustiner about a year ago. If you ever have the opportunity, I highly recommend it. They serve a Marzen year-around that is excellent. I've had several Marzen beers over the years, but...

Thanks guys. After reading your replies and a few more articles on brewing water, I understand now. I'll buy some RO for my oatmeal stout, and I suppose I'll need to start figuring out how to get RO/distilled water for my beers now. I dont' want to just buy gallon jugs every time. Thanks again.

I'm using the water profile from daksin. I live in Mira Mesa, pretty close to 2kids. I figured it will do until I can get my water tested. Calcium Ca- 62 Magnesium Mg- 22 Sulfate SO4- 171 Sodium Na- 74 Chlorid Cl- 87 Bicarbonate HCO3- 135 Potassium K- 4 Total Alkalinity TA- 121 Total...

Since there is no point in creating, yet another, STC1000 build thread, here's the back. http://imgur.com/32lhC0K I don't think I would have tackled this project without the help, photos and inspiration from others here, so thanks again. Dan

I wish I had taken more photos, but my finished project: http://imgur.com/lfUaz6Y This was my first time soldering. I practiced on a few wires and then dove in. I made some mistakes, that resulted me in having to re-heat and re-solder more than once :/. With that said, they held up pretty...

thanks! That's just the info I needed. I watched a few youtube videos and I'm on my way to Frys to pick up some soldering equipment. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

Hello everyone, I ordered these and these to create quick disconnects for my temperature probe for my stc1000 build. I have two questions. Do I have any options besides soldering for connecting the wires? I've been meaning to learn, so perhaps this is the best time to start. In...

I want to thank everyone once again for the help. I decided to actually test the continuity from the ground wire/junction box to the outlet. I did several tests and was pleasantly surprised to find that there was indeed continuity. So I purchased a new outlet for 10 bucks at HD, and used...

Hello everyone, Thank you for the replies! They are super helpful. Just checked to help clear a few things up. The ground (from junction box) and neutral are wired correctly: Everything is metal...except the connectors (checked with a magnet). So I'd need to run the ground...

Hello everyone, I have read all of the threads on 3 prong/4 prong. If I can't upgrade my outlet, then I'm just going to use PJ's advice and use a spa panel. My situation: I own my condo. I have a 3 prong dryer outlet: The wires from the outlet run long the wall, over to the...

Thanks guys! I've adjusted my hop ratio and schedule a bit from the feedback. I'll udpate in a month or so with tasting notes :) Also bumped the cara pils down to 6oz. I probably should have just dropped it, but the grain is already milled. Cheers, Dan

Thanks guys! I've adjusted my hop ratio and schedule a bit from the feedback. I'll udpate in a month or so with tasting notes :) Dan