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  1. M

    time to play the "can you name this style by the pictures" game.

    helles EDIT: Didnt see the post right above mine... damn
  2. M

    best way to control ferm temps with thermowell

    For me the biggest problem was the big drop in ambient temperature required to drop the fermentation vessel temp one degree. As you have described, the temp of the fermenting wort will continue to fall since the freezer temp has dropped so low. I dont remember it dropping more than another...
  3. M

    best way to control ferm temps with thermowell

    I have a single stage controller in my chest freezer and get good results with securing the probe to the outside of the carboy with a little added insulation (i.e. towels or styrofoam). The reason I dont use my thermowell is because I found that it resulted in larger "ambient" (inside the...
  4. M

    Why Do You Choose to Homebrew?

    It's definitely not to save money -- what hobby is? For me, the principal enjoyment comes from making something delicious that I can share with friends and family and the sense of pride that comes with saying, "Yep, I made that!". But what keeps me brewing as often as I do is the craft itself...
  5. M

    time to play the "can you name this style by the pictures" game.

    Whiskey Porter? Maybe with some of that maker's :)
  6. M

    time to play the "can you name this style by the pictures" game.

    Sweet, that's one I really need to try! Here's the next one...
  7. M

    Yeast Failing to Proof?

    I'm a little confused about your question. If you were just rehydrating the dry yeast with tap water how much activity would there be? I have heard about proofing dry yeast but I though you needed to add sugar for that. I have only used dry yeast a couple of times but I always rehydrated and...
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