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  1. J

    Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

    I was thinking more along the lines of this 😂
  2. J

    Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

    I do like the divisions this year, playing Chicago a bunch brings back some memories.
  3. J

    What is the difference between a 60 minute boil and a 90 minute one?

    Pilsner malt typically requires a longer boil to reduce DMS. This would be the primary reason anyone is doing a 90 minute boil.
  4. J

    Sous Vide Stick Mash Temp Control?

    I would imagine that as long as no particulate gets into the circulator, it should be fine. There are issues when using them in oil, as a lot of them have seals that break down when in contact with oil. I'm not sure what size particulate would be an issue...I'll probably try it with mine as...
  5. J

    Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

    All I'm going to say is that it's been a tough time being a wings fan lately :no:
  6. J

    Insulating keezer collar - best options

    I think my dad has some poly and stain from a previous project so I'll use what he has and save a few bucks. I agree that water resistance is a must, even if it shouldn't get wet.
  7. J

    Insulating keezer collar - best options

    My plan is to stain and use poly or varnish to seal it up. I'm going to head to Menards this weekend and try and find some good looking 2x6 boards, or maybe double up on 1x6's since they seem to be better grade.
  8. J

    Insulating keezer collar - best options

    I think I might just try using a 2x6 instead of a 1x6 + insulation... I can add insulation later if I really want it, and I think having a good seal top and bottom will help a lot as well. In fact I just looked up the R-value of cedar, and it's 1.41/inch, which really isn't that bad. I think...
  9. J

    Insulating keezer collar - best options

    That makes sense, I didn't think of just using a plate of some sort for the taps... I could probably find a piece of good sheet or plate steel/aluminum for that.
  10. J

    Insulating keezer collar - best options

    I'm about to pull the trigger on building a collar. I will be using 1x6" planks (probably cedar) for the exterior, and I'd like to use rigid foam insulation inside of that to keep my energy bill down. I have a couple snags that I need help with: 1) I was planning on also putting another 1x6...
  11. J

    Passing gas (heh) through keezer collar

    You can use something like this, they have a couple different sizes and styles for various applications. https://www.homebrewing.org/Bulkhead-adapt-14-mfl-2-78L_p_3576.html
  12. J

    Biggest chest freezer under 48" wide?

    Yeah I know, another "which freezer to buy" question. I did look at the kegerator chart, but most of what's on there seems to be no longer made. I have exactly 48" of space where I need my kegerator to go, so I'm looking to get the absolute biggest freezer I can for that space. Unfortunately a...
  13. J

    Help me decide my next brew (IPA)

    I'm looking to brew one, maybe two IPAs this weekend. I'm just looking for input on which recipes to try. It's probably been a couple years since I last brewed an IPA, and I didn't much care for it anyways. Looking for an extract/partial mash recipe. Something well balanced and clean...I...
  14. J

    Very high OG reading...need help!

    You need to top off with water (if necrssary) first. An OG of 1.300 means you did something wrong.
  15. J

    Help Me Get Into Guns...

    Assuming you do want to start with a rimfire (which is a good decision IMO), a good new bolt .22 is a Savage MKII. For something a bit "higher class", go for a CZ 452. They'll both work about the same, but you might squeeze a little more accuracy out of the CZ, and they have great wood stocks...
  16. J

    Bitterness coveted...

    I think in some ways it's like enjoying a cigar or good liquor. There are a lot of subtle flavors and aromas to look for, and the experience can be unpleasant to the uninitiated.
  17. J

    Malt liqour / beer question

    That stuff isn't brewed as much as it is "manufactured". I do believe they start with a very light "malt base", which is to say, a very small amount of actual malt (be it barley or corn or rice or whatever) and a good amount of sugar. Then it's filtered considerably so it's more clear and no...
  18. J

    Thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Connecticut

    It's a pretty awful scenario, and it's difficult to even fathom. Can't really think of any other shootings where the victims were so young. What's even worse are those that are using this "opportunity" to further their political agendas.
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