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z-bob replied to the thread refractometer accuracy.I've had problems with my refractometer occasionally reading really low; like 7 brix when it's really 11 or 12. I'll double-check it... -
z-bob replied to the thread Mead using fruit jam. Recipe advice requested..The pectin sinks to the bottom with the lees. I don't make mead often enough to now if the extra lees significantly reduces the volume...
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z-bob replied to the thread Very hard water and IPA.I think you've got the pH thing backwards. CO2 lowers the pH. High pH water is not really corrosive, low pH can be. Magrungard and AJ...
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@z-bob I stir it thoroughly with a drill mounted stirrer. I also the carbonation level when I open bottles. So far I have not noticed...
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z-bob replied to the thread Carbonation drops to carbonate?.1) It's not totally necessary, but usually the next day I gently shake the bottle (just turn it upside down then rightside up a couple...
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z-bob replied to the thread Carbonation drops to carbonate?.The trick is "mixing it thoroughly". That's harder to do than it sounds, plus it will stir up the sediment at the bottom of the...
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z-bob replied to the thread Carbonation drops to carbonate?.The larger (and much easier to find) cubes work well for 500ml plastic bottles. Or two of them for a 1L soda bottle.
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z-bob replied to the thread Carbonation drops to carbonate?.I've used sugar cubes to carbonate beer and cider. Then the right sized sugar cubes became really hard to find and then disappeared...
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z-bob replied to the thread What are you drinking now?.1/2 ounce Rose's lime, 1/2 ounce Triple Sec, 3 ounces gin, bunch of ice. It's pretty close to a gimlet. 🍸
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z-bob replied to the thread Bad Bottle Capper?.My old bench capper makes a dent like that too, but not as pronounced. It doesn't hurt anything.
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z-bob replied to the thread Homemade Bread Thread.Major enlightenment time! (you probably all knew this already) I've been trying to use bakers' percentages lately when I bake bread or...
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