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Postal scales. http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=1068986. 35lb -50lb - 75lb etc.

That was wacky....wow....That Thursday night would actually work fine for me too. And I don't mean to rush anyone either. I just need to do some rearranging in the basement and it's hard to move a full barrel without a lift! :) We're having some water issues down there and need to have some work...

Alright guys. Let's nail down a date to empty the barrel. Oct. is a busy month for me and I'm pretty much limited to October 23rd at this point. Does that work for everyone?

The "active" or visual aspect of fermentation can very easily be done in 3 - 4 days. Especially at those higher temps. But as Walker says, those yeast still have a job to do.

Revvy...I've always wondered why you post the bartering law as it only applies to retailers that have already purchased from a distributor. It has no connection to what anyone here is asking about. Trades, samples, etc are a fact of life within the alcohol business. Of course that is producer to...

Even with force carbing you're going to have yeast. Unless you filter.

Sorry about that cheezy...typing fast on my lunch break! Lots to do... ;)

During the hop crisis of '08 many folks were using their used dry hops for their bittering additions to save a few bucks. What you lose when dry hopping/soaking is the aromas. Boiling is needed to extract the bitterness. So presoaking your bittering additions shouldn't be an issue. I just don't...

Are we really talking STAINLESS STEEL here? New these guys go for $800+. Reconditioned at $500. Totally sure it's SS and not just your norm steel drum? There's one right now on eBay for $450.

Drink...I believe the full name of that style as used by the GABF is American Style India Black Ale.

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I just "slip" on the CO2 hose over the smaller of the two "arms" of the carboy cap. Works fine. I say "slip" because it sometimes takes a little convincing.

I'd put money on that you have indeed had them, but just didn't know it. It's "almost" unavoidable to get 1 or 2 small ones. Mine seem to hide towards the bottom, so when I stir I also pull up with my paddle.

Another vote for adjusting your hop schedule. Drop the 45/30 but I wouldn't adjust the 60. More late hop additions and totally up your dry hop to a minimum of 2 oz. I've been playing with my CDA and I'm creeping up towards 4ozs of dry hop.

I work for a Riesling producer so it was almost a given that I would at some point try to do a Riesling Ale. I ended up with an American Wheat based brew that I add Riesling juice to in secondary. Wasn't my personal favorite, but the winemaker loved it and even wanted to get a small batch...

Sunday should work. I'll probably just be home working on the new Chicken run.

Another solution to JVD X's issue is to put a heat shield under the sight glass. I use a poor man's version...aluminum foil. Works like a charm. And no, having a sight glass is not more trouble then it's worth. Quite the opposite I'd say.

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I always thought FWH and mash hopping was meant to replace the bittering additions, not the flavor/aroma additions.