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  1. Callacave

    Floating dip tube

    I'm confused on this. Are you trying to push beer through a line that has a Flotit connected to it on the outlet? If so, of course it would clog. This is the incorrect way of using it if I'm understanding this correctly. The double screen is there to filter hops and trub from going into the...
  2. Callacave

    Floating dip tube

    I have a few FLotit 2.0's and they're awesome. Ferment and serve in the same keg.
  3. Callacave

    Differences between samples after forced diacetyl test OTHER than diacetyl

    Agreed with Dgallo. It just sounds like you're not quite familiar with the flavor or aroma of diacetyl, and it just comes with experience. If it's in your sample you should definitely be able to tell that there's a significant enough difference between them. I always find that the heated and...
  4. Callacave

    Lukr side pull faucet

    Here's an image of my Czech Dark from earlier last year. I've also had a Miliko pour from the Micromatic style at a local brewery. Equally as impressive.
  5. Callacave

    Corny Keg's Pick 5 Hopzoil Giveaway!

    Hopzoil - Saaz Hopzoil - Cascade Hopzoil - El Dorado Hopzoil - Centennial Hopzoil - Cashmere Thank you!!
  6. Callacave

    Rahr 2-row

    I've been using it for a long while now. I first heard of Shaun Hill using it, and that's all I needed to know!
  7. Callacave

    Cloudy ferment

    I don't think there's really anything to think about here. Only 5 days in you should expect the beer to be cloudy. It's way too young to make a judgement, or be worried about anything. Yeasts are a finicky fungus. They'll do what they want. You'll have plenty of time to cold crash it if you have...
  8. Callacave

    Mishaps you are embarrassed to admit...but can here, we're all friends.

    Don't hold an Imperial Yeast pouch by the top, and cut below your fingers. gravity did the rest!
  9. Callacave

    Best ABV for max hoppiness

    I‘ve been switching over to lower abv beers, but trying to retain flavor and mouthfeel with some success. Of course, alcohol brings flavor and mouthfeel to the table, but I think when it comes to hoppy ales a higher concentration of ethanol can help with getting those wonderful hop oils into...
  10. Callacave

    Single measure hydrometer

    Got this a little while ago. My favorite one. Not cheap, but great. It allows you to use a small enough sample. I think 125mL? Has a built in thermometer with chart too. Plus, made in the US...
  11. Callacave

    What taps do you recommend?

    I've got Rototap flow control, and I love them. They're really the Cadillac of faucets, but I get that a lot of people might find them too expensive and unnecessary. I had some extra bonus money a few years back, and said what the hell. All of the other faucets that are sited here are perfectly...
  12. Callacave

    What's the secret to brewing a REALLY clean tasting IPA?

    BJCP isn't authoritative. They're guidelines if you want to try to stay to style, and win competitions, but styles continually change. If we stuck with BJCP there would never be any progress. BJCP actually had to follow the changing trends, and finally change to what brewers were really doing...
  13. Callacave

    What's the secret to brewing a REALLY clean tasting IPA?

    Hill Farmstead's Edward finishes around 3.5 to 4P, and there's nothing cloying about it. Tastes are definitely subjective, but I think some people are misleading when it comes to FG and sweet. Sweet is more from what type of malt you're using, not as much of a factor with FG, especially when...
  14. Callacave

    What's the secret to brewing a REALLY clean tasting IPA?

    While I agree stainless is the way to go, people have made amazing beers in just a plastic bucket. Mexican Coke is better because it uses actual cane sugar.
  15. Callacave

    What's the secret to brewing a REALLY clean tasting IPA?

    Who says the beers are under attenuated? If the yeast can't chomp on the longer chain dextrines, then the beer is done. Look at Hill Farmstead. He's the definition of clean hoppy beers with full, pillowy soft mouthfeel, and typically higher finishing gravity in the teens. It's not so much about...
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