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I didn't mean to mislead anyone. I didn't specify. The balls are lead. Toxic. The mix(redstuff)is Alcohol base. In medical therms its a mercury base. If you are using a therm from a brew shop or food store, you should be safe if it breaks. About the balls. The lead doesn't disolve. The chances...

The balls in the therm are lead. It is a non toxic form. Most of the therms out there are food grade quality. Basicly the lead balls are alcohol based. It is safe to brew, bottle and drink your brew if you use a quality therm or hydro with the lead balls, and they happen to break in your brew.

This is a great idea. A rye based beer would be awesome. Being that June is a warm month, you don't want to go to dark. The hop rate should be somewhat high though.

I know, I'm just another new guy. I've been brewing for about 14 years, and love it. I live in Colorado, and other stuff you'll have find out in due time.