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    Source for tri clamps in Seattle or further north

    Does anyone know of a retail source for tri-clamp fittings and similar Brewers hardware in the Seattle area? I could also go a bit further north to Edmonds or Everett.
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    First brew - why low OG?

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    No bubbles in secondary?

    I transferred my first batch of beer from Primary to Secondary on Wednesday. The SG was 1.020 at the time of the move. Since I moved it, though, I haven't seen any bubbles at all in the airlock - is this normal? I would relax and just have a homebrew, but this is my first batch, so I've got...
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    Checking SG while racking to secondary

    I plan to rack my first batch to secondary tomorrow. I want to check the SG while doing this. Do I need to stir the wort before or during racking to ensure that I get a good reading?
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    First brew - why low OG?

    I made my first batch today. It was an ESB, using the following recipe: 6 lbs 9.6 oz Amber Extract 12.0 ozCaramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) 4.0 oz Biscuit Malt (23.0 SRM) 0.5 oz Black (Patent) Malt 1.00 oz Magnum [14.00%] (60 min) 0.50 oz Magnum [14.00%] (5 min) 0.50 ozMt. Hood [6.00%] (5...
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    Is my starter OK?

    Following instructions similar to these, I made my first starter (for my first beer) about 20 hours ago. I boiled water with about 4 tablespoons of Liquid Malt Extract, for about 15 minutes, then cooled it, and put it in a sanitized magnum wine bottle. I checked the OG on this wort, and it was...
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