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  1. DeanMachine

    Wanted: NHC ticket

    I am looking for an NHC ticket, please PM me if you are looking to sell. Thanks
  2. DeanMachine

    Blichmann Floor Burner Measurements

    Anyone know the measurements for height and width on the Blichmann floor burner? (Without leg extenstions) I looked on several websites, including the blichmann engineering site and can't find anything. I just ordered 2 burners and I'm trying to build me a 3 tier stand while I wait for...
  3. DeanMachine

    Starting the build!

    Maybe I'll find some love here, here's how I spent my saturday. Thanks BobbyM and BargainFittings for making such great products. All that's left now is to drill the eyebolt and calibrate these bad boys! Still need to decide on some burners. Thinking I might spring for the stainless...
  4. DeanMachine

    Here's my new kegs! 10 gallon batches here we come

    Just wanted to show off what a did this weekend, all that is left is to calibrate them today and wait for my burners to arrive. Anybody out there with a similar set-up use BeerSmith 2? I would love some tips on setting up my equipment profile. :mug: P.S. That cooler is the 52 Q coleman.
  5. DeanMachine

    Storage advice for kegs debuting at the NHC in Seattle

    The NHC is June 21st! I'm traveling with my local club, and I have two batches that will debut there, does anyone have any long-term storage advice? The method most of the guys in the club are using is one where they put 30psi into it, purge it, then re-pressurize and shake it. Then they...
  6. DeanMachine

    Newbie mistake, how can I fix?

    Made the honey brown kit from northernbrewer.com, and the target gravity was 1.050-55. I ended up with a starting gravity of 1.080. (I DID add some extra DME to the boil because I am kegging[the bag that came for bottling].) I figured... awesome! Higher alcohol content. I don't need to add...
  7. DeanMachine

    All grain chemistry

    Can someone point me in the direction of a helpful thread portraying the detailed breakdown of proteins, ensymes, beta rests etc.? I've got the basic steps down, but I need to understand exactly what is happening with the chemistry of all this. It's really interesting to me and it would help...
  8. DeanMachine

    Interesting problem

    So this is my fourth beer, and it's a little kit I got from the local HB supply. It's a Scottish Ale. He recommended to me that I should create a starter with the DME he gave me. Problem is, I didn't. I smacked the pack the night before and it swelled up. Then I just dumped the DME in with...
  9. DeanMachine

    Wit Beer, amping up the ABV

    Just bought a simple Wit beer kit from the supply store, and the FG should be around 5.1. Looking for methods of amping up the IBV just a tad, maybe to around 6-6.5? -I'm brewing with a little coriander and orange peel, maybe I could add some honey? -I also have some leftover malt from a...
  10. DeanMachine

    The tale of the Phoenix Pale Ale. Help me figure out what happened.

    I have an interesting story about a homebrew 'rising from the ashes', so to speak. Maybe you guys can help me figure out what happened. Started off with a generic pale ale kit from the brew supply store and decided to add a little irish moss to the equation. January 12th- In primary...
  11. DeanMachine

    Dry-hopping my APA with Triscuits.

    So I brewed me up some APA about 4 nights ago. I'm now eating Triscuits (fire roasted tomato and olive oil) and drinking beer, and I'm thinking about throwing a handful into the carboy. Why? I don't know exactly. Why not is the bigger question. Anyone try anything weird like this and came...
  12. DeanMachine

    Aerating with a (blowup mattress) pump

    I just purchased a blowup mattress today, it came with a pretty powerful air pump. My question is this: Can I safely aerate my beer with one of these in conjunction with an air filter? Why not right?
  13. DeanMachine

    Using a 15 gallon Demijohn

    So my friend just acquired a 15 gallon keg which we are converting into a brew kettle. Instead of separating all of it into 3 separate 5 gallon carboys, can I just skip all that and throw the whole lot into a giant 15 gallon demijohn? I would assume so, but would I have to do anything...
  14. DeanMachine

    Beersmith program for Mac

    Before I go on a wild goose chase, does anyone know if there is a Mac version of Beersmith? If so, where can I get it? And don't tell me I can run windows on my Mac because I refuse to do that.
  15. DeanMachine

    Newb needs guidance

    Can someone please direct me to a thread where some new guy let sanitizer into his primary while switching out the blowoff tube? Because, I just did exactly that. I predict the answer will be RDWHAH, but still would like some reassurance. -Dean
  16. DeanMachine

    Growlers

    Anyone got any tips on bottling in a 1/2 gallon growler? I HATE bottling and capping and am considering buying a few for my next party. Thanks, Dean
  17. DeanMachine

    Gravity question

    Repeat question I'm sure... Just brewed a nice porter a few days ago, it's been fermenting and bubbling for about 3 days now. Like an idiot I forgot to take a SG. What should I do? Take one now? Will I be able to figure out or estimate alcohol content? How will I know when...
  18. DeanMachine

    Peppermint Patty seasonal for Valentines.

    I just brewed a porter with an wicked chocolate flavor, and was wondering if anyone has tried experimenting with mint extract or mint leaves Assuming you get the balance right, the goal would be a very subtle peppermint patty or mint chocolate chip flavor. I can't be the first person to...
  19. DeanMachine

    First two labels.

    Liking this little label generator. I get to print out some labels now yaaaay. Facepunch is the name of our little spare bedroom operation, the story is rediculous trust me. The Bowie Brew is for tailgating the next concert, wherever it may be. :rockin:
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