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I made a barleywine recently and put in a pound of peat. My friend, who happens to be a pro brewer, helped me out, and accidentally put in 4 oz of Northdown hops, and now I can not taste any peat (however, the hop profile of it is way up there). So, if the peat is way too overpowering, try a...

I work as a professional in medicine and we despise lawyers almost like the plague (we prefer the plague). But the first rule of medicine is simple: if you don't document it, it never happened. So what Bell's did was alright. To me, being heavy handed would mean that Bells sent over some goons...

Well, I just ordered my top tier system too. I was hoping to brew on it in the next week. I was going to get a Blichmann 10 gallon kettle with it, but there are none to be had. So instead, I purchased a kettle and ordered the valve, thermometer etc from bargain fittings and will make my own. I...

I think I will do it one time, just for the experience. Pay homage to the pioneers of brewing. Like a rite of passage. Reading the forums and info on it, it seems like I will earn a better appreciation for the advances in brewing we enjoy these days. I would like to see a Brewmasters episode...

Thats my goal, I purchased a grain mill and will be making a bulk purchase of base grains and will be bulk ordering hops. However, buying specialty grains in bulk is difficult. Eventually I will get a conical and be able to harvest yeast. But there will always be a need for extra ingredients...

Well, I use Northern Brewer, Rebel Brewer (who just got a huge order from me recently), MidWest, Austin, Hearts Homebrew, Brewmasters, Morebeer, Homebrewheaven, etc. Three of these retailers offer flate rate or free shipping. I will give you an example of an item I am looking for. Pretty...

Ok, I am going to try a decoction mash with my bock. I have read up on this crazy process. But some questions still linger. 1) After doughing in, how long do I wait before pulling off the decocotion portion and after adding the decoction back before pulling the next decoction? 2) If it says...

So is using a decoction mash required for a doppelbock? Or are the grains we use modified enough not to require it? I was planning on using Melanoiden malt in my recipe if I didn't do a decoction mash.

Well, I have asked other retailers online for special orders or help in getting certain products and have been brushed off as a nuisance. So before you make a smart comment and go negative, think of all possible explanations. I started this thread as a means to express my frustration I have...

Blichmann is made in USA. Theres a shortage of SS? Wow.

I have studied economics and business. I know that having everything everyone wants at the right time and in stock all the time is a fallacy. But it is frustrating when the shipping is more than the order. Also, some sites have high prices compared to others so sometimes you are forced to pay...

I have searched the forums and youtube, and everything I find on decoction mashing is vague and confusing. From what I can tell, people shy away from it. Why is that? Also what is the best way to do it? I want to brew a Doppelbock, and what I read, a decoction mash is recommended. I...

Whats up with Blichmann? Almost every product they have is out of stock and they have a long wait for them to come into stock.

I know you can not have everything and please everyone all the time. I even said that in my post. Thats why it would be great for suppliers to have a system to allow for requests. Maybe if enough people want something, they can stock it. I have run my own business before and know the ups and...

Austin homebrew and brewmasters warehouse does. But they don't carry everything and are often out of stock. I have all the major suppliers saved.

Ok, this is a rant to get this off my chest. Not aimed or about any one in particular supplier/retailer. I am frustrated. There are many internet based homebrew supply shops. In my area, I do not have a convenient LHBS (the closest one is over an hours drive 1 way). So I do most of my...

I am looking at getting a plate chiller. I saw the therminator and other models out there. I know you need a pump to push the wort through, but do you need to use a pump to push the cooling water through it or is the pressure from a garden hose adequate? Also, any advice on which model is...

Are they worth like 300 dollars more? Is there any way to convert the standard NPT fittings to TC?

Ok, I have been looking at conicals and will probably be going with the Blichmann 7 or 14 gallon model as they will fit in my freezer. I looked at Brewhemoth and stout tanks, and the models they have wont fit. My fridge is 18" wide x 18" deep, height is not a problem. So, my question is...

I am going to get a pH tester. Are the ones that have a probe good or should I go with one that you have to pour a sample in it? BTW I was looking for them on Amazon and found a probe model that is quite cheap. On the page it said "People who bought this also bought..." and listed was Sylk...