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  1. TheBigLebrewski

    Water Questions (moved from the Sticky)

    Yes i do agree with the others about water changing seasonally. This can be caused by a number of factors which makes the problem even more harder to get a handle on...such as a location pulling river water half of the year and drawing from aquifer another half. I keep my eye on the reports...
  2. TheBigLebrewski

    Water Questions (moved from the Sticky)

    Beersmith is good, i would mess around with a few of them until you find one that is comfortable for you....such as John Palmers spreadsheet on howtobrew.com or the easy water calc. So your table Here are the important parts as averages pH - 8.73 Calcium - 86 Magnesium - 48 Chloride -...
  3. TheBigLebrewski

    Water Questions (moved from the Sticky)

    Although i have expressed my concerns with the online nomagraph calculations being extremely off from the numbers in Palmer's book it appears to be pulling from... Lets not forget that probably over 90% of your success will come from great fermentation, temperature control in particular...
  4. TheBigLebrewski

    Water Questions (moved from the Sticky)

    Although a 3 plus year thread, it has recently been replied to... i would like to ask the community's opinion on http://nomograph.babbrewers.com/ A fantastic idea and easy to use tool, however... The nomograph online app was apparently written with Palmer's permission as it is based off...
  5. TheBigLebrewski

    "polishing your keg" is more than a clever euphemism

    Cool, thanks pass! i was wondering what would be safe to get rid of that black crap that hides in the in the tough crevices and around the raised letters of a keg. I imagine paint thinner works wonders. i recall it being mentioned earlier in the thread, i was hoping to get more confirmation...
  6. TheBigLebrewski

    "polishing your keg" is more than a clever euphemism

    Just wanted to take the time to thank Bobby, as well as the others who have placed thier input on this subject. Thanks Again! Also, wanted to confirm the following process worked fanstastic!!! and maybe simplify for the community. Tools - 4 1/4 inch angle grinder - backing pad for...
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