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In my infinite boredom being deployed to Afghanistan I sat at my computer for a good 10 straight hours and made a simple-to-use brewing spreadsheet. If you find any issues that need to be changed give me a heads up via email(its listed on bottom of the post), or simply reply to the thread...

When I don't use a yeast starter, I usually use 2 packs of us-05 for anything above 1.060ish. I personally don't re-hydrate them, just sprinkle em in. More details would help with your situation....

That kind of wine VERY easy to make.....its more so the sweeter style weighing in at about 6-7%. And I guarantee everyone at the wedding will enjoy it. Each kit is about 50 bucks. about 1.80 per bottle.

Exactly, people aren't going to learn anything about improving their brews if you say their beers are good even if they suck. No need to be a dick about feedback...however sometimes they don't take it gracefully. Maybe offer to join/assist them during a brew session?

I made 2 batches of wine for a recent friends wedding(each made 30 bottles, i kept 15 from each). Makes for a nice gift especially if you personalize the labels and add small things like foil shrink wrap around the top. They even have a color selection to match the wedding colors. Here's an...

"Bottom line. None of these beers has enough complexity and balance to be excellent, but Coors comes fairly close." Best quote from the article.

How are your energy levels throughout the day?

Air Foce, Joint Terminal Attack Controller(I call in airstrikes)

That's it?? :D:D

At that point it would be beneficial....after all, you do want to oxygenate the wort to improve fermentation. Post fermentation you don't want oxygen. @ SAVY...I wouldn't whirlpool unless you have a valve on the BK. I've had issues keeping the "cone" stable at the bottom, might be better...

Going from 11.7-------->7 Brix, here's your info.... OG: 1.0479 FG: 1.0154 ABV: 4.2% ABW: 3.29% Check this website, its a good tool to use for a refractometer. Onebeer.net :: Homebrew :: Refractometer Calculator

Ive done it with success. IIPA->pale ale or session beer IIPA->second runnings got some dark LME to make a session brown ale. These beers are usually for finishing of the hop pellets leftover from a brew that didn't require the full oz. After all, its basically 5 free gallons of beer.

I wish i was still in AK.....Also consider buying from local brewpubs.

Anyone have a four loco clone?? Heres my recipe 1 part bud light 1 part flavored vodka 3 pills no-doze ground up and dissolved. :cross::cross:

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of "how to brew" by john palmer.

Where are you in AK...interior? Who have you tried so far? Alaska Home Brew Supply 2061 Palomino Lane Palmer, AK 99645 Email: [email protected] Phone: (907) 863-0025

Thats where I buy my grain from, I'll give em a check.

We all know what they say about people that ASSuME, hah:D

I really don't think you could possibly mess up an IPA with those hops....I say put the names on a dartboard and start throwing! ;) dart 1 is 60 mins dart 2 is 10 dart 3 & 4 is knockout dart 5 dry-hop Adjust amounts as necessary to achieve the IBU range you want.

Like I said....my point of view.:ban: @rammit-Oh no not another IPA style internet fight!! I can hear it already...."well, no actually it would be a czechscadian pale lager" In referenece to the never ending BIPA debate....:D:D:D:D:D