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  1. JacktheKnife

    How many bottles can I get out of a 5 gallon batch?

    Travel dude, I fill my carbouys 1 1/2" over the 5 gallon mark. and get on average 46 12 oz bottles. 'Leave the trub behind.' J. Winters VonKnife
  2. JacktheKnife

    hydrometer kind of pointless ??

    Illnasty, I have a hydrometer same as you and since 'mein Hammerbier' is usually 8 Lbs of DME with speciality grains steeped in, I know it will be 6 3/4% alcohol, I don't need a hydrometer reading. 7 Lbs is kinda light and 9 Lbs drys me out in the hot weather, which in Texas is...
  3. JacktheKnife

    Beer and Health

    Gentlemen, A drink a day... two drinks a day... Hell. I remember a movie where old 'Buffalo Bill' himself was drinking whisky out of a two quart 'picture'. And with a straight face and utmost concern said: "The doctor said I can only have one drink a day."...
  4. JacktheKnife

    Beer and Health

    Gentlemen, What? Do ya'll want to live forever? Knife
  5. JacktheKnife

    Beginners thread...wine.

    Yes, There is a 'carbouy robber' at homebrew supply stores. A plastic cylinder which when sanitized can be used to remove wort for hydrometer readings. I seldom ever use one as I brew the same receipe. And I'm not sure what they call it, but you need one especially if you are...
  6. JacktheKnife

    Beer and Health

    Gentlemen, I sincerely believe that I have found not only a good compromise between: [Beer' vs. 'no beer.] A wholesome, healthy and a much more productive way to live. I spend my monthly disability check on enough beer to last only a week or ten days, ie. 100 beers. {Now this obviously...
  7. JacktheKnife

    How to get big bottles

    The Amazing, new 'speed bottling technique' ! Gentlemen, beer and ale must be either bottled or kegged. Think of all the different size beer bottles you have seen in your life. One day I will be set up to keg a whole batch, 5 gallons. Like in one big bottle. On the other hand however...
  8. JacktheKnife

    Beer and Health

    Gentlemen, The head, 'genius' doctor over all the other 25 doctors at 'Baylor Hospital' 'severe tramatic brain injury rehab ward,' told me once: "Jack, one beer a day won't hurt you." Have some food in your stomach... don't drink it too fast... but one beer' will not...
  9. JacktheKnife

    Beginners thread...wine.

    Universe Dude, Hey man whats happening? It won't hurt your 'wort' to move it around. And a '4' tall' space is fine. And I have a great link bookmarked about hydrometers: Hydrometer Guide Its getting cool enough here in north Texas to do some brewing and that is...
  10. JacktheKnife

    The Big Stash

    Thank ya'll J. Knife
  11. JacktheKnife

    The Big Stash

    The Big Stash Hey Ya'll, I came home from the hospital five years ago. My house looked strange, like no one had lived there in a long time. I opened my five gallon buckets of LME and saw that they were covered with white mold. I had 6 SIX! 22 oz bottles of ale left after my 'friends' , {who...
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