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    FAQ: Aluminum Pots for Boil Kettles?

    Go with the stainless. There's a reason the professionals use ss. Aluminum will work in a pinch, but ss is definitely superior
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    First time making cider

    It should hit about 7.5%, which is perfect. I'm going to package in wine bottles, so 7.5 won't be too high if I make the only one drinking it. And if it's not high enough, there's always next time
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    First time making cider

    Okay. I have a hydrometer for use with my brewing stuff (OG on this is 1.056)
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    First time making cider

    I have some 1 gallon jugs for secondary. When should I transfer?
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    First time making cider

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    First time making cider

    I used the 2.5 gallons, 5 oz corn sugar, and a packet ode Côte des Blanc yeast... We'll see!
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    First time making cider

    The target that I work at has pasteurized sorb ate free apple code on clearance (1.88 per half gallon after my discount). I have 2.5 gallons, and I want to make more of an apfelwein with it. How should I do this. Table sugar, brown sugar, etc to bump up gravity, heat the cider to sanitize, etc.?
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    I am looking for brew shed ideas for a build out

    I did a basic storage are in my existing shed
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    FAQ: Aluminum Pots for Boil Kettles?

    Stainless is more durable and looks better, so if you can justify the cost it's worth it, especially if it has the tri-clad bottom, but there's nothing wrong with aluminum
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    FAQ: Aluminum Pots for Boil Kettles?

    Right under "Cleaning Stainless Steel and Aluminum" http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixB.html
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    FAQ: Aluminum Pots for Boil Kettles?

    As long as you build up a passive oxide layer in your kettle you will be fine. I use aluminum exclusively. It's cheaper, and it transfers heat better. Was the gentleman at your LHBS trying to make a sale?
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    My first gravity fed all grain system

    I just finished the majority of the build for my first gravity fed all grain brew stand. It's made of wood (I know, it's a fire hazard. I'm going to be adding in heat shields) a couple of other additions will be a shelf to hold my propane tank, and a shelf to hold my beer
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    What I've learned in my first year of brewing

    My current kettle is 5 gallons, and itll become my HLT when i get a new kettle and mash tun
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    What I've learned in my first year of brewing

    Thank you! Anytime i brew a decent beer its a success. Especially after my mr beet "mocktoberfest"
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    What I've learned in my first year of brewing

    I think i caught the copper on sale. 20 feet of 3/8 copper tubing for $11. The hoses are recycled from my transfer tube, which i replace every couple batches.
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