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Personally, I would suggest going the burner (i.e. turkey fryer) and a BIGGER pot. Being able to do bigger batches with a lesser risk of boilovers makes me happy. But always remember - go bigger than you think you need to. I bought a 10 gallon brew pot a while back, but while I can do 5 gallon...

Couldn't care less? Dude, you are sadly mistaken... Regardless of whether we know each other on a personal level or not, or we are bitter enemies who have never met. The mere fact that you have finally taken the plunge, brewed your first beer, waited and fretted, and finally got to taste the...

This mentality can be applied to most anything consumed by us. A couple of classic examples that affect me on a day to day - Swedish Snus vs Camel Snus - The American product (in fact MOST of the American tobacco line) is saturated with mass amounts of SUGAR. You get that initial 'sugar...

Well, I guess to further validate your point - even when I pitch my Notty or Danny or rehydrate it, it comes into contact with my wort. Therefore theoretically making it a liquid. You both win. Be happy

http://gizmodo.com/5431190/hp-face+tracking-webcams-dont-recognize-black-people It appears that HP has followed suit of GWB (according to Kayne). Okay, it was a feeble attempt at humor... I fail miserably.

LOL Happily I can say that little to nothing has changed. Yes, its still common in my household... *Sigh*

I would be sure to house that carboy in a milk crate or something similar from here on out. I use mine like this regardless, but you *may* have caused some residual damage (hopefully not) I would just err on the side of caution.

LOL they need to open one in PORTSMOUTH - so I dont have to go through ANY tunnel ;)

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Key phrase there - "What appears to be an infection" You wont truly know if your beer is infected or not until you give it adequate time to do its thing. How long has it been in the primary? Forget about it for a while with another batch. -Me

In all honesty, that sadness never really truly goes away completely. Sure, I get to hook up another keg, but if I dont have that exact same recipe kegged/aged/carbed/chilled the sadness remains for the last of that specimen. I have a melt your face off bitter IPA that I am drinking right...

Ive used Fermcap in my last several batches and it works as advertised. HOWEVER, I am trying to troubleshoot this strange off flavor I have been having in the (how do I best describe this) my "Pre burps" taste kind of strange since I started using it. I bought a bigger kettle as well as FC (kind...

If he is using DRY yeast a starter is not necessary (in fact suggested to NOT make a starter) Just rehydrate your DRY yeasties and let em rip. Liquid yeast on the other hand DOES almost always require a starter. -Me

I have YET to get a kit from AHS that has been less than stellar. I cant give them enough praise for having some incredulous kits available. (But then again I think Ive only used their kits - everything else has been recipes that I pieced together) Follow the instructions on the kit, you wont...

I like having multiple kegs. I can have 3 on tap (provided they are filled) at a time, and one to spare for something being bulk aged. One thing I have found is my beer actually lasts longer now that I keg. (Cause Im not giving so darned much away!) -Me

Its kind of like eating 'EasyMac'(tm) vs. Home made Mac and Cheese - sure both will cure your hunger but one is mobettah. Besides, whats the point of brewing if you dont go through the trials and tribulations of 'brewing mistakes that make good beer'? If you dont want the challenge and...

I dont believe I have ever had a bitter (as per the classification here) before. Ive seen the Red Hook ESBs a couple of times, but our beer selection here is limited at best. I have a loose interpretation of an IPA right now that was FWHed with an oz of magnums. THAT my friends is bitter...

That thing is now structurally unsafe. It may have some microscopic cracks elsewhere and this break creates some uneven 'weak spots' elsewhere in the glass. I would say that thing is a ticking timebomb waiting to shatter now. Dont press your luck :) -Me

Mmmmmmmm, I tried a warm (uncarbed) pull of this beer last night. Granted its only been dry hopping for close to a week, it was still mighty tasty! Im really surprised because I thought the bitterness would be a little 'too' much on this beer, but it finishes really nicely and agrees with my...

Yes, and I have done this before too. I had 2 batches that I primed in the keg but got impatient and tapped one early. The carb level wasnt what I wanted so I forced it for a couple of days til I got it where I liked it. -Me