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    Any negative effects using a smaller boil keggle top openings?

    I am really new to this, so does this mean that with the kettles with larger openings will reduce boil off time? im thinking that would be a good thing?? I am the guy with the 18 inch pot, but like i said i am new to this.skip...
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    Ok My Pot Is Here...

    I dont know how to link to the site, but this will get you there i think. Go to Ebay.com and search "48 qt stainless steel stock pot homebrew pot". Sorry it took me so long to get back with this, ive been outta town. My pot looks wonderful. Oh yeah the seller for this pot...
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    Ok My Pot Is Here...

    I ordered a 12 gal pot for my 5 gal batches. My question is, the pot is about 12 inches deep and 18 inches wide. This means it'll only be around 6 inches at 5 gallons. Is this so shallow to cause problems, or am i AOK... Its a beautiful stainless pot and lid with layered bottom. I found them...
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    Kick A Banjo Burner?

    Thanks for all of the input guys. I needed some positive encouragement on my way to first all grain brewings. Gotta get to work on my mash tun, and lookin around at wort chillers. Just tried some samuel adams cream stout, my gosh thats good stuff!!!
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    Kick A Banjo Burner?

    Ok, 48 qt brewpot is on the way. Now in need of a burner. Ive seen the banjo mentioned and it seems to be a good burner.? Remember now im the guy brewing 5 gal batches, so will this scorch my wort or will it turn down to just what i need? Maybe you guys know of a better burner for me. As...
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    5 Gallon Batches.

    My 5 gallon cooler is the vertical type that stands upright and a bottom valve lets you get a drink..
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    5 Gallon Batches.

    Thanks kilted brewer, im surely gonna stay 5 gallons. i guess the 48qt pot wouldnt be to big in that case. i think its a pretty good deal. Would most little simple walmart burners do ok, or will i need a bigger btu?
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    5 Gallon Batches.

    Im looking to start all grain brewing but only 5 gal batches. Could i get some info on the equipment i will need. What size brewpot will i need,30, 32 qt? i have found a heavy 48 qt for 85 dollars 18 inches wide. is this way to big for this? I have a 5 gallon water cooler is this to small...
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    from the south, everything in a skillet.lol..

    Looking at going to allgrain. I'm looking at a 30qt stainless steel pot, i only make 5 gal batches. It's really thin ,but i'm on a budget and its around $50.00. Ive heard alot about scorching the wort? Would it be possible to place a big cast iron skillet i have already under the pot to help...
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    The names! The NAMES! I'm so confused...

    Most of the time these names come from the area the grape is from, the type of grape being used such as pinot, and the color of the wine your making. I'm sure there is something out there to google on wine names and or brands.
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    Would these eyewash stations work as brewpots?

    Thanks for posting the pic for me ericS. Although now im still not sure if i should use them or not. Yes i would do a little saw work on the top of them. This would be a great and cheap solution for a brewpot. These things sell for around $700- $1100.00 new so i was figuring its pretty good...
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    Would these eyewash stations work as brewpots?

    I found these 10 gal eyewash stations at the salvage yard for $20.00 each. they are very clean, stainless steel, knida thin, but cheap. There are pics at, bradleycorp.com/products/safety/portable/viewproduct.jsp?pgid=1169. I dont know how to make this a link. Please take time to help me with...
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    Bitter Beer ):

    Thank you guys for all the help. I will do just that. Look out next tuesday here i come! lol.
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    Bitter Beer ):

    Thank you for all the replies. Gosh i wish i could be more help. The beer has carbed up pretty good, not a huge head but pretty good foam. The bitterness is definitely not in the back of my throat, kinda around the sides of my tongue, possibly a little in the roof of my mouth, mainly around...
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    Bitter Beer ):

    I already have these in a fridge, is that ok?
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    Bitter Beer ):

    I just made my first beer. It was coopers canadian blonde ale. Nothing to extravagant the first time around. I followed the directions as they were written. I started this 8/21, been bottled about 2 weeks. It has a very bitter taste to it? Am i rushing things, or is there anything i couldve...
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    Beer's all ready, now what?

    Thanks alot guys. Do these prices sound about right to you? I cant find a co2 regulator around here for a decent price, $100.00 or so. I can get a steel tank here for $60.00, vs, ordering for 70.00 plus shipping for aluminum, and a regulator, $40.00, Thats at keg connections. I guess they are...
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    Beer's all ready, now what?

    Well my beer is ready to bottle or keg. I'd like to keg 1/ 2 and bottle 1/2. I have capper and bottles. Now for the kegging part, what would be the best before i go to far. I have 2, 5 gal pin lock coke tanks and connectors i got for free. Order a 5 gal tank and regulator and new o ring kit...
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    Red muscadine ques.

    Thanks for the reply jeff. I've never tried boiling, but i have heard of it. Sounds like you have a tried and true method. The method i use is quite different, but im sure not one bit better. I needed a little pick me up from someone telling me i would make a bitter wine this way. he had me...
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    Why won't my white wine ferment?

    I got home last nite and couldnt take it anymore. White was sitting there settling all to the bottom, NO ACTION. I pulled about 2 cups of must out of my red batch, hulls and juice. Didnt use alot , i didnt want to turn this red in color, but would be alot better than throwing this out. Poured...
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