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My thoughts exactly. You should endeavor to, umm, educate her.

I'm not sure it's really anything as sinister as that. More likely, it's just inertia--from what I gather, up until four or five years ago racking to a secondary was standard practice for almost all homebrewers, and was recommended by Papazian, Palmer and others. There are numerous threads...

I'm listening.

Cheers to that!

I'm really not trying to be argumentative about this, but I'm also not speaking theoretically here--Dec. 23rd I started brewing a brown ale at 11:30 and pitched my yeast at 3:10. Although I didn't record the time when I finished cleaning up, I would guess that I was done by 3:45. My grain is...

Boy, I've got to say I really disagree with your review of Hugh Jackman's singing--I thought it was totally amateurish. Agree with everything else--good to great performances by the no-names (and by Anne Hathaway, who did much better than either of the other Hollywood big names, I thought), but...

If you do try half the bottle, keep a garbage can handy--I foresee intestinal rejection...

Wow this thread took an unexpectedly dark turn...

I use my tap water, unless it's for a very light beer. I suppose for those with water issues that does raise additional complications. As far as the mill goes, it's always setup and ready to go--I've got a simple corona mill-in-bucket station, just plug in the drill and grind. I also start...

That's my thing too--the cost. Being a relatively recent grad-school escapee, paying $45+ for an extract kit is not something I could justify doing on a regular basis. OTOH, I just brewed 5 gal. brown ale for something like $12.

Yes, it can. At too-high temps, the yeast may produce some esters (which can be considered an off-flavor in many styles), but otherwise it should be fine. I've made many beers in less than optimal ferment temps, and they've been, for the most part, very drinkable. That said, I wouldn't say...

I've never gone back. Why does a batch take six hours? I mean, for a decoction, a 90-minute boil, a 10 gallon batch or partigyle or something like that I guess I can see it, but my brew day for a normal single infusion beer looks like this: 0:00 Start water, grind grain 0:20 Water at mash-in...

OK, that is the worst thing, ever.

That's a good one. I think it depends a little on whether or not you actually saw the person in front of you, and if they paid with cash. If you did and they did, then yes, I say you try to find them (if they're not already gone) and give it back. If they paid with a card, or if you didn't...

That's right CG, before we're done here, you'll be wearing gold-plated diapers.

Awful! How could you do that!? Now it's ruined. Next time, direct the inquiry here.

Definitely boot...more boot...

I still don't see how the question about the 3-card monte game is an ethical one. The POINT of the game is for him to use subterfuge to trick you, and the POINT of you playing is to try to discover that subterfuge, and not to be tricked. As long as both sides agree on those two points, there's...

Yes! I will happily send you a check for the entry fee, as long as you promise to upload video of the judges tasting it.

Seriously, is there really such a clothing line? I would love to see pics if you know of any.