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Wheat that is not meant for brewing is treated with a desiccant so they can harvest a little earlier, and have a slight increase in yield. Desiccant is not the proper term, but it's what farmers call it. It is really just Roundup, a Glyphosate, which is linked to health concerns and is banned...

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If I were interested in it for brewing, I'd be asking questions like: Why is it so cheap?", "Is it malted?" and "How old is it?" and "Has it been contaminated or treated with anything?". I would also want to inspect it. Myself, I would rather...

Robert65, your inner tube wrap sounds simple and easy enough. And yeah, I'm a geezer too!

Most of my leaks have been something that I forgot to tighten: keg connectors, ball lock connectors or MFLs.

Really? I like the KISS rule. Simpler is often better. If a (pressurized) keg is full of beer, I just spray the lid with Starsan. Any leaks will bubble up as the air escapes. A pressurized empty keg can be inverted in a sink or pan of water to check for leaks. Just be sure to check it at...

As long as you have good ventilation, your drying hops in a hot garage should be fine. I like to dry my hops in hot direct sunlight, spread out in a single layer, on clean cookie sheets or parchment paper. I flip them over about every 30 minutes, so they dry evenly. It usually takes 2 -3...

IMHO, the requirement for manufacturers to include a warning for ALL items containing ANY stainless steel, is ridiculous. The biggest concern for exposure to Hexavalent chromium is in the manufacturing of products using chromates, bichromates, dichromates or chromic acid, especially chrome...

Agreed. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for all. I was an Oklahoma farm boy. We got up early, fed the chickens and milked the cows. Then we ate a hearty breakfast. We raised or grew most of our own food. Our 3 meals for the day were: breakfast, dinner and supper. Supper was a...

Carp, if skipping breakfast works for you, more power to you. To me though, skipping breakfast seems counterproductive. Breakfast provides me the nutrition for my energy for the day, plus protein, choline, B vitamins, and more. Skipping or skimping on dinner is better, for me, anyway. My...

Yep. I remember those days too. I don't even want to think about some of the stuff that I did and miraculously survived, often unscathed. But those days are over for good. Just this morning, I got out of bed with a backache. That's no way to start a day.

It sounds like you really got into your playing!

Thanks, day trippr! I am doing well, considering. I have a good doctor, and feel quite good for a septuagenarian.

Sounds like you need ton enslave uh I mean enlist some brew help. You could supervise. Play your sympathy card, and explain how you're going through brewing withdrawals.

Pshankstar, I hope your certification goes well. That is more important. Enjoying local brews is a great way to fill the gap. I like to do that from time to time. I think there are no greater fans of craft beer than home brewers.

I just wanted to update this thread to say that now 3 months later, my previously frozen shoulder is still doing just fine. My other shoulder, however has really been giving me a lot of problems. It's an old injury that was latent for years, but has now become very painful. I'm wondering if...

I really feel for ya'. Let's hope you come out of it okay. Did I miss something? Why won't you be able to brew? Maybe you could help someone else with a brew?

I have Hemochromatosis.

Ba-brewer, I'm so sorry for the delay in replying. It has been an extremely busy week! When it comes to beer, there are many styles that I like. I like craft beer and home brew (mine or others). In general, I prefer balanced beers, but not always. What I don't like is excessively sour or...

Wow, it seems like a long time since I last brewed! The wort share at Steel Bonnet was a mild ale. I just added a little Kent Goldings to the fermentor, and plan to keg it in 3 or 4 days. My grain supplies are getting low, and I need to empty the bags and put together a brew and re-order...

Haven't looked at this thread in a while. I am lucky to be one of those people who have little or no problem maintaining a normal weight my BMI is around 23. For my liver, I take Milk thistle every morning, and it keeps my triglycerides in check. It seems to work for me. I have a blood test...