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[iijakii]

You're fine - the yeast may be a big sluggish from being cooler than they'd like, but you don't really get off flavors from that. Just slowly bring it back up to where it should be and they should wake up and finish.

Generally true, but some yeasties will give off-temps when too cold, like US05 and the dreaded peach. Worst beer I've made was due to that.

 

[hunter_le five]

Foul mood, foul avatar.

Same.

 

[BGBC]

Foul mood, foul avatar. Not seeming so "friendly" anywhere on this site lately. And that "air conditioner" works. It's what my friends do because they think it's cheaper than a window unit.

Snark monster can't handle the snark?

 

[mcspanner]

Question for you folks re: Ward Labs test.

W-5A Brewer's Test: Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Iron, Sulfate, Nitrate, Electrical Conductivity, Est.Total Dissolved Solids, pH, Total Hardness (Lime), Total Alkalinity & Total Phosphorus

W-5 Household Complete: Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate, Fluoride, Iron, Electrical Conductivity, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, pH, Total Hardness & Total Alkalinity

W-6 Household: Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate, Electrical Conductivity, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, pH, Total Hardness (Lime) & Total Alkalinity


The W-6 is ~$9 cheaper, and looks like the only difference from the W-5A is phosphorus and iron. Phosphorus doesn't seem to be listed on the Brun Water spreadsheet... and I know from my city water report that there was no iron present.

Or should I just spend the extra $9 and stop being such a cheap funker?

Our water companies have to publish water composition reports. They're pretty comprehensive and sampling is regular enough to know it is going to be current.

Your water suppliers must be collecting this data for regulatory and treatment process reasons- don't they publish it or provide it on request?

Ummmm .......... Beer!

 

[iijakii]

Our water companies have to publish water composition reports. They're pretty comprehensive and sampling is regular enough to know it is going to be current.

Your water suppliers must be collecting this data for regulatory and treatment process reasons- don't they publish it or provide it on request?

Ummmm .......... Beer!

They definitely are required to sample and test frequently, but not publish. You're lucky to get a yearly report from the website. Can probably call and find out if you want to dig through some bureaucracy phone-tag.

 

[Psylocide]

Foul mood, foul avatar. Not seeming so "friendly" anywhere on this site lately. And that "air conditioner" works. It's what my friends do because they think it's cheaper than a window unit.

I don't think the other thread was ever really friendly... I don't think the name fits the thread at all.

More like, Snarky Beer Drinkers that post Drinks and Snarks.

Nice.

BTW. Was there a secret get together recently. A lot of folks here (3 that I've noticed not couting Hunter_LA5 's schizo approach) with new and scary avatars.

What gives?

Honestly, I thought my other one was scarier.

 

[fuzzy2133]

It is always fun when all the avatars have a theme.

 

[mcspanner]

They definitely are required to sample and test frequently, but not publish. You're lucky to get a yearly report from the website. Can probably call and find out if you want to dig through some bureaucracy phone-tag.

Our tap water was picked for sampling a couple of weeks ago so the next update will be a personalised report. I was joking with a home brewing colleague recently about opening a remote connection to the process works, adjusting the dosing rigs and tailoring my supply to any water profile I fancy. "This week we'll be mostly drinking Burton on Trent water until I've got enough English IPA in the pipeline."

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I'd change my avatar, but I can't top this perfection.

I dont know if i can change my avatar. Its like my calling card.

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

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[Psylocide]

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Son of a....

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Going to brew a few beers this weekend. Dont know yet what to brew..

 

[Zekk]

I recognize people by their avatars. So, who are all you people??

 

[Rhetorik]

My motivation to work has been going down, down, down today. So I've been reading about mash pH, water profiles etc for all grain.

... I'm so confused.

 

[Gavin C]

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[BGBC]

I recognize people by their avatars. So, who are all you people??

Says the guy with no avatar.

Dang freeloaders...

 

[DisturbdChemist]

looks like there is a rumor that AB-Inbev is looking to buy Cigar City. I hope not but nothing I can do to stop it lol.

Energy drink before heading back in the lab for some testing.

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

And now waiting on a boil
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1455132373.430985.jpg. Living in the south has its perks.

 

[mcspanner]

looks like there is a rumor that AB-Inbev is looking to buy Cigar City. I hope not but nothing I can do to stop it lol.

Energy drink before heading back in the lab for some testing.

Vodka redbully?

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Vodka redbully?

Not at work lol. Plus i hate vodka. Tasteless

 

[TobyG]

I'd change my avatar, but I can't top this perfection.

I can't change my avatar. Would make it harder for my stalkers to find me.

looks like there is a rumor that AB-Inbev is looking to buy Cigar City. I hope not but nothing I can do to stop it lol.

If I had a dollar for everytime I've heard that rumor, I could outbid ABInbev.

 

[BGBC]

looks like there is a rumor that AB-Inbev is looking to buy Cigar City. I hope not but nothing I can do to stop it lol.

Energy drink before heading back in the lab for some testing.

Don't feed the rumor mill:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/busine...-anheuser-busch-not-likely-owner-says/2217127

 

[Zekk]

Says the guy with no avatar.

Dang freeloaders...

It's the American way.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I can't change my avatar. Would make it harder for my stalkers to find me.



If I had a dollar for everytime I've heard that rumor, I could outbid ABInbev.

Don't feed the rumor mill:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/busine...-anheuser-busch-not-likely-owner-says/2217127

I didnt see that.. Ok never mind. Do not listen to me. Just saw one story and heard before but the attitude of the owner it will not happen.

 

[BourneSupremacy]

Don't feed the rumor mill:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/busine...-anheuser-busch-not-likely-owner-says/2217127

Goose island said the same thing!

I didnt see that.. Ok never mind. Do not listen to me. Just saw one story and heard before but the attitude of the owner it will not happen.

Money talks for example one of the biggest cigar manufacturers said they weren't selling out either and gusse what swisher sweet now Owens them.

 

[finsfan]

More just curious about how they do it in light of the sanitizing thread yesterday.

Just water, dont think its heated. No uv or anything either. They rinse, fill with co2, fill with beer, top with co2, and cap it.

 

[TobyG]

I didnt see that.. Ok never mind. Do not listen to me. Just saw one story and heard before but the attitude of the owner it will not happen.

I'm sure Joey, like everybody, has a price. So far, though, this has been rumored several times, and all the bloggers fall all over themselves trying to scoop each other and be the first to post about it. Hasn't happened yet, though, so until CCB announces it, I'll go with the Tampa blog version over the California blog rumor.

 

[iijakii]

A lil DEM on lunch. I feel a bit tipsy. Off of a single sub 4% beer. Cant be right. I think I have a drinking problem. I need to practice and get better.

 

[m00ps]

A lil DEM on lunch. I feel a bit tipsy. Off of a single sub 4% beer. Cant be right. I think I have a drinking problem. I need to practice and get better.

yeah you do, didnt you make that thing like before thanksgiving?

 

[iijakii]

yeah you do, didnt you make that thing like before thanksgiving?

I did, and then I made another 10 gal because it's 2 gud. This is the final keg and about empty.