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  1. cootr_brn

    yeast in gravity reading

    I have done the same thing and I feel ok about it :) I am sure that a purist will tell you that it is not correct, but lets say that your FG from the secondary causes your ABV to be off +/- 1%.... does it really matter if you enjoy the beer? Enjoy your beer :) , you'll get it right next...
  2. cootr_brn

    Meade Model 9260 Microscope

    Has anyone used this microscope? If so, do you like it?
  3. cootr_brn

    Need Help +Water profile +AHS Texas Blonde Ale

    Hi Ed When you say "filtered"... What type of filtration do you use? Britta, Charcoal or ? I was going to start with HEB (RO) water and go from there. Is there a particular water profile for Blonde Ale? Thanks
  4. cootr_brn

    Need Help +Water profile +AHS Texas Blonde Ale

    Hi All Can you offer suggestions on what water profile I should use for this recipe? Thanks AHS Texas Blond Ale - Mini Mash #05740 In a 20 quart or larger stainless stockpot, bring 2 1/2 gallons of water to 160 F and turn off heat Put the crushed grains in the grain bag: 1...
  5. cootr_brn

    Follow up question - Do I need a 5gal or 10gal cooler?

    Thanks BobbyM - that is exactly the information that I was looking for.
  6. cootr_brn

    Follow up question - Do I need a 5gal or 10gal cooler?

    I think the main problem I have is that "I AM CHEAP" :) and if I can get something that will last for a couple of years then I might go that way. Even though I like the idea of the 10gal cooler I want to make sure that I need the 10 gal cooler. I also looked at a bunch of recipes that I would...
  7. cootr_brn

    Follow up question - Do I need a 5gal or 10gal cooler?

    Original Question: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/do-i-need-5gal-10gal-cooler-123555/ Three follow up questions: 1. I saw a couple of responces that pointed to a 12~13lb grain limit for a 5gal cooler. Can someone point me to a source for this information? Remember that I have never done an...
  8. cootr_brn

    Do I need a 5gal or 10gal cooler?

    Hi All I want to get into all-grain brewing and I am trying to decide whether I should but a 5gal or 10gal cooler. For now I will be brewing 5/6 gallon batches at a time but one day I would like to graduate to 10 gallon batches. I have read that you need to be careful when choosing a...
  9. cootr_brn

    making brewing water from distilled water

    Thanks for the info - I just down loaded it :) Any comments on my first question? "If you were to deconstruct distilled water would the (insert any common brewing salt) be 0.0 ppm?? Thanks
  10. cootr_brn

    making brewing water from distilled water

    Do you have any profiles that you could share?
  11. cootr_brn

    making brewing water from distilled water

    Hi All If you were to deconstruct distilled water would the (insert any common brewing salt) be 0.0 ppm? If you know of a web site or post that gives basic and explicit instructions on how to make brewing water from distilled water - please post it in a reply Thanks
  12. cootr_brn

    First Temp Control\Wit Beer - What temp?

    Hello all For the first time I am using a temperature controlled environment for my fermentation. I would like to get input from others as to what temperature you used when making a Belgian Wit beer? Thanks
  13. cootr_brn

    Love TS-13010 or TS2-010

    Does anyone know the difference between a Love TS-13010 and a Love TS2-010? I have looked at the specs and I can not tell why I would chose one over the other. Thanks Cootr_brn
  14. cootr_brn

    Does this look abnormal to anyone?

    Thanks for the feedback, this makes me feel a lot better :)
  15. cootr_brn

    Does this look abnormal to anyone?

    This is a Murphy's Irish Stout clone from AHS. After a week of being in the secondary fermenter there seem to be a thin film on top of the beer. I do not see anything "growing" in the carboy but the appearence of this film has me at a loss. Please take a look at the two last pictures - if you...
  16. cootr_brn

    Are all erlenmeyer flasks the same

    I would like to get a 2000ml Erlenmeyer flask that can go from flame to ice (is this possible?). Is there a specific brand that anyone can recommend? How much should I expect to pay? Thanks
  17. cootr_brn

    My water report - What style of beer is it good for brewing?

    Hello All I have listed the water report for Kyle, Tx below - can I get your input on what its good for brewing? Fluoride - 3.3 ppm Nitrate - 0.03 ppm Gross beta emitters - 1.6 pCi/L Gross Alpha - 0.75 pCi/L Chlorine Residual - 1.06 ppm Total Haloacetic Acids - 20.8 ppb Total...
  18. cootr_brn

    AHS - Murphy's Irish Stout, Mini-Mash

    Lets see if the grain bill peaks anyone's interest 1/4lb. Crystal 60L 1/2 lb. Chocolate Malt 1 1/2 lb. Pale Ale 7 oz. Black Roasted Barley - other - 3 1/4 lb. Amber Extract 9 oz. Corn Sugar - hops - 1 oz. Glacier > 60min 1/4 oz. Golding > 15min
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    AHS - Murphy's Irish Stout, Mini-Mash

    Has anyone brewed the mini-mash "Murphy's Irish Stout" recipe from AHS - what were your thoughts and do you have any suggestions? Thanks
  20. cootr_brn

    First time brewing a porter

    Well I have a problem with waiting and I so I opened one of the bottles today. I was surprised how much carbination the bottle had. Is that normal? How much carbination should a bottle have after week?
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