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  1. evanmars

    LBS is missing ingredients for your next brew - what do you do?

    I usually have a few recipes ready to go. I pick a number 1 choice and try for that. If they don't have the preferred ingredients for that, I try for acceptable alternatives. If that still doesn't work out, I go to my next selection. I don't think I've ever been totally out of luck. My...
  2. evanmars

    Inexpensive Alternative for Golden Promise?

    Sorry, premium price for a premium product. Here is a chart of possibilities: http://www.brew.is/files/malt.html
  3. evanmars

    Batch sparge / mash in question

    But once you know how many degrees you lose to your mash tun (assuming you always keep it at the same temperature when not in use), you can make up for that by heating your strike water that many degrees more than called for. Or enter the value of degrees lost in your software and just use the...
  4. evanmars

    Batch sparge / mash in question

    Yes, if your MLT is large enough, then a single sparge is preferred.
  5. evanmars

    Batch sparge / mash in question

    When sparging in two batches, you want both batches to get you about the same amount of wort for maximum efficiency. So you add the 1 gallon to the first batch (to add it to what is already there from mashing), stir, vorlauf, then drain. You should get about 4 gallons. Then add 4 gallons of...
  6. evanmars

    Michigan 1bbl home brewery for sale

    The guy I asked said no thanks.
  7. evanmars

    Michigan 1bbl home brewery for sale

    I may know someone that is very interested. I'll get back with you ASAP.
  8. evanmars

    Hello from the Mitten

    @mainiac - I'm from Battle Creek, now living about 1/2hr North-East of there. Visit Dark Horse fairly often. Maybe I know your MIL or wife?
  9. evanmars

    Hello from the Mitten

    Welcome. From what part of the mitten do you hail?
  10. evanmars

    Any Birdwatchers?

    chickadee cardinal tufted titmouse junko downy woodpecker gold finch blue jay mourning dove Lately, a large flicker has been showing up at the feeder.
  11. evanmars

    First Beer Ever

    Pfeiffer - probably around 5 or 6 years old.
  12. evanmars

    Slate article

    Then you might want to try buying a different type of beer. I'm not a fan of IPA's and IIPA's, but I don't seem to have any problem finding a wide variety of beers that aren't. :mug:
  13. evanmars

    Any group buys in Michigan?

    Pallets of 40 bags 50# bag of Briess Pale Ale for $36, 2-row Brewer malt $32 55# Gambrinus Pale for $35 55# Durst Pale $33 http://www.gwkent.com/brewery/ingredients/malts.html?att_type=998
  14. evanmars

    Any group buys in Michigan?

    I'd be interested.
  15. evanmars

    Arrogance!

    Move out of Lansing. Your beer will get better! ;)
  16. evanmars

    What Iodine for sanitation?

    Betadine is ok to use. Iodophor is a povidone-iodine. Do a search on this site for more information about other people using it. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/can-betadine-used-sustitute-iodophor-114367/#post1262728
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