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  1. libirm

    Brew with lid on or off

    That sounds like a valid point to me. There was steam escaping from my kettle. I think my friend was going on the premise that when boiling things like food, Veggies, you lose some nutrients when boiling them, hence by keeping the temp at around 200 degrees- the Wort retains all of its...
  2. libirm

    Brew with lid on or off

    Thanks to all the great information, I will be boiling with out my lid on!
  3. libirm

    Brew with lid on or off

    I brewed with a friend this weekend and he told me that beer comes out better when temp is kept to 200 degrees max and the lid is on. He makes very good beer so I said maybe the point of not boiling and keeping the lid make be legitimate.... So the question I haveis - when you brew, do...
  4. libirm

    Burner Question- 15 Gal Kettle

    nearly all blue with the tiniest yellow tips is what I have...so must be in the ball park. Thanks!
  5. libirm

    High Pressure for How long?

    Hello- I threw 3 kegs in Kezzer and pumped up the CO2 to about 20/22 lbs to carbonate it about a week ago. How long would you keep it there at that pressure? 1 Week? Also I just added my forth, and want to Keep the pressure high as well, but that wound mean keeping the other 3 that...
  6. libirm

    Burner Question- 15 Gal Kettle

    Got the Burner Today and set it up- very , very nice. Question- I followed the directions and the Blichman Video with adjusting the air, I still have a occasional yellow spot, is that normal of do I need to fiddle some more?
  7. libirm

    Burner Question- 15 Gal Kettle

    OK- Did the blichman today- AIH had it in stock!!!
  8. libirm

    Burner Question- 15 Gal Kettle

    Where is the best to purchase the blichman?... If I go that route, need by Friday pm... Thanks for the input
  9. libirm

    Burner Question- 15 Gal Kettle

    I just purchased a 15 gal Spike Brewing Kettle- I beautiful piece of equipment!! My burner with my old 8 gal. worked fine- However not sure it is enough for this size kettle- which I hope to do 10 gallon batches with in the future. I did a test run with 5 gals. of tap water starting at...
  10. libirm

    Whiskey barrel porter Brewers Best

    I seen some mention that they have tried this kit and have soaked the chips in whiskey in addition to what was there already. My question is, after looking at the chips, and the bag they are in, there is also a good amount of dust with them. So, should I soak them now, with brewing this...
  11. libirm

    what is the right size beer line?

    I got a beer set up for my kegerater with 5/16 lines and added 2 more taps later. My LHB store sold me smaller lines, I want to say 3/16 or 1/4 ? Well- I noticed quit a difference when poring a beer from the two different lines. 5/16 pours slowly- In my opinion, better, more controlled...
  12. libirm

    This is a first

    We'll, so so good
  13. libirm

    This is a first

    Yes...good advise....I thought I please inside a plastic bucket ..just in case
  14. libirm

    This is a first

    Thanks,rod what that's what I needed to know
  15. libirm

    This is a first

    Sorry for any confusion...I brewed 5 gals. But had some left over, a first, it would not fit into my carboy, 2 liters left, didn't want to waste it. Looking for ideas, not sure it would fit in my kegs as they are 5gallons as we'll. So bottling seems only option or growler, but I never bottled...
  16. libirm

    This is a first

    Well it's just 2 liters of brew...I think it should ok
  17. libirm

    This is a first

    Oh yea..it is a 2 liter growler
  18. libirm

    This is a first

    Interesting...I have the porcelain top type growler....but let me ask...did you just put sugar in growler or mix it with some water first...
  19. libirm

    This is a first

    Calculator tells me how sugar but not the amount of water...or would you just drop sugar in beer and then bottle?
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