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[Psylocide]

I made myself one of these with a spare 13/16" deep well socket and a bit of grinding with a dremel

Guh... was hoping that wouldn't be the solution.

Guess I've got another little project on my hands.

 

[SupervisingChildren]

Anyone have a hell of a time removing pin lock posts? The pins are so far up that the socket barely bites. Am i missing a trick?

Copy that. Haven't found a good way to do it either. I just use a crescent wrench until they give and smash my knuckles.

Just buy the already made socket wrench for pin lock posts. Way easier to remove the posts. I got one when I bought my kegs. Niagara traditions has them.

 

[Psylocide]

Just buy the already made socket wrench for pin lock posts. Way easier to remove the posts. I got one when I bought my kegs. Niagara traditions has them.

Those are like... $17, I'll make a socket before I buy one. I could just about make another beer for 17 dollars!

Vise grip clamped below the pins got 'em off... should have updated.

 

[j1n]

Whats the difference between jelly and jam?

 

[hunter_le five]

Whats the difference between jelly and jam?

Back on topic, finally!

 

[TheCADJockey]

Whats the difference between jelly and jam?

Jelly is a clear or translucent fruit spread made from sweetened fruit juice, and set using naturally occurring pectin. Jam contains both fruit juice and pieces of fruit.

 

[BeerGrylls]

Jam is made from fruit and Jelly is made from fruit juice!

 

[j1n]

What gets wet the more it dries?

 

[hunter_le five]

What gets wet the more it dries?

A towel.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Why do cows wear bells?

 

[flars]

Cows don't wear bells, the bells are put on the cows. The bells are used so you know where the cows are if you don't have a clear view, like in the Swiss hills.

 

[Psylocide]

Why do cows wear bells?

So they jangle when you jingle 'em.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Cows don't wear bells, the bells are put on the cows. The bells are used so you know where the cows are if you don't have a clear view, like in the Swiss hills.

Oh, I just assumed they wore bells because their horns didn't work.

Shows what I know.

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

If a woman is high maintenance, does that mean shes often broke?

 

[Psylocide]

Hey all... someone tell me that this will be what I'm looking for. I'm using up wheat that I have (not a huge fan, but coming around). Going to make a wheat APA thing again and call it quits on the wheat for a bit.


So! Here it is, I'm looking for a very slightly/somewhat malty Citrus APAish type thing. Clear as mud?

4.5 gal batch
Est OG 1.055
Est FG 1.015
IBU - ~62

4.6 lbs American 2-Row
3.4 lbs American White Wheat
.75 lbs Crystal 40L

Mash at 152°

.5 oz Magnum (13% AA) @ 60 mins - 29 IBU
.5 oz Centennial (11% AA) @ 30 mins - 17 IBU
.5 oz Centennial (11% AA) @ 15 mins - 11 IBU
.5 oz Cascade (5% AA) @ 15 mins - 6 IBU
.5 oz Cascade (5% AA) Flameout/hopstand
.5 oz Simcoe (13% AA) Flameout/hopstand

1 pkt re-hydrated US-05
Ferment @ 63° for 5 days, raise to ~66° by day 14.

1 oz Centennial - Dry hop 5 days
1 oz Cascade - Dry hop 5 days



Yep, lemme know. Too high on the IBUs?

I really want to walk the line between APA and IPA, but not make it so it's unbalanced.

 

[BierGut]

Hey all... someone tell me that this will be what I'm looking for. I'm using up wheat that I have (not a huge fan, but coming around). Going to make a wheat APA thing again and call it quits on the wheat for a bit.


So! Here it is, I'm looking for a very slightly/somewhat malty Citrus APAish type thing. Clear as mud?

4.5 gal batch
Est OG 1.055
Est FG 1.015
IBU - ~62

4.6 lbs American 2-Row
3.4 lbs American White Wheat
.75 lbs Crystal 40L

Mash at 152°

.5 oz Magnum (13% AA) @ 60 mins - 29 IBU
.5 oz Centennial (11% AA) @ 30 mins - 17 IBU
.5 oz Centennial (11% AA) @ 15 mins - 11 IBU
.5 oz Cascade (5% AA) @ 15 mins - 6 IBU
.5 oz Cascade (5% AA) Flameout/hopstand
.5 oz Simcoe (13% AA) Flameout/hopstand

1 pkt re-hydrated US-05
Ferment @ 63° for 5 days, raise to ~66° by day 14.

1 oz Centennial - Dry hop 5 days
1 oz Cascade - Dry hop 5 days



Yep, lemme know. Too high on the IBUs?

I really want to walk the line between APA and IPA, but not make it so it's unbalanced.

The IBU's do seem a little high, like in IPA territory. IMO those Mandarina Bavaria hops would be delicious in a wheaty APA. But you may be working with items already on hand?

 

[Psylocide]

The IBU's do seem a little high, like in IPA territory. IMO those Mandarina Bavaria hops would be delicious in a wheaty APA. But you may be working with items already on hand?

That's a fact, using up leftovers.

Maybe dial back the Magnum to like a 1/4 oz or something to get it ~47 IBU.

 

[Psylocide]

Guys, gals... anyone?

What is the best combo of dry-hops for a big citrus punch? I don't want the stone fruit/tropical flavors so much (no citra) but lemon/grapefruit/orange?

Right now I'm thinking:

.5 oz Amarillo
.5 oz Centennial
.5 oz Simcoe

Recipe is up a couple of posts 4.5 g @ 1.052 OG, https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/ask-me-anything-508120/index41.html#post6712452

Originally I was thinking Centennial and Cascade, but not sure now.

Any suggestions?

 

[TheCADJockey]

Guys, gals... anyone?

What is the best combo of dry-hops for a big citrus punch? I don't want the stone fruit/tropical flavors so much (no citra) but lemon/grapefruit/orange?

Right now I'm thinking:

.5 oz Amarillo
.5 oz Centennial
.5 oz Simcoe

Recipe is up a couple of posts 4.5 g @ 1.052 OG, https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/ask-me-anything-508120/index41.html#post6712452

Originally I was thinking Centennial and Cascade, but not sure now.

Any suggestions?

Have you ripped open a package of simcoe or amarillo? They smell amazing. Very grapefruity. Those two are my vote.

 

[drainbamage]

Amarillo and Centennial are one of my standby combinations.

Sorachi Ace is very lemony. Lemondrop hops are a newer variety, so I don't know how easy they'll be to find, but the name is very accurate.

 

[Psylocide]

Have you ripped open a package of simcoe or amarillo? They smell amazing. Very grapefruity. Those two are my vote.

Yes, I have sniffed 'em.

Just wanted the easy button.

I'm trying to hit that Odell IPA aroma they've got going on somewhat. Looked at a lot of clone recipes (well, what's out there anyway) and this seems close.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Sometimes I like to crush them up and mix them into an oil to comb through my mustache. You don't truly know your hops until you spend an entire day with them under your nose, ya know?

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

Sometimes I like to crush them up and mix them into an oil to comb through my mustache. You don't truly know your hops until you spend an entire day with them under your nose, ya know?

That idea seems crazy enough that it might work

 

[Psylocide]

RE: Dry hopping with Pellets

Anyone had it where the pellets don't break apart and completely cover the surface of the beer in thick green foam?

This has always been the case, but the latest pellets I threw in to my current brew sunk to the bottom instantly. A few bobbed up to the surface, but the rest are nowhere to be found.

There's probably a first time for everything, but I found it weird. Good news is, aroma seems to be where I wanted it.

Any others experience this?

 

[TheCADJockey]

Mine made that weird layer on top before dropping to the bottom. That was an IPA, dry hopped with an ounce of citra.

 

[Blue_State]

I am trying to gain knowledge on all things beer. I find one way to learn is to answer questions that others have. That's what this thread is for! Ask any questions you want answered and I'll do my best to provide concise, practical information! I might not be able to answer everyone's questions, or I might not be able to answer any but it will help me see where I am at and how much I have learned and have to learn! So go ahead and ask private messages are okay too!

Have you ever tucked your penis between your legs to find out what you would look like as a woman?

 

[flars]

Have you ever tucked your penis between your legs to find out what you would look like as a woman?

Has absolutely nothing to do with beer.

 

[drainbamage]

Has absolutely nothing to do with beer.

I thought we were trying to make homebrewing more welcoming to women?

 

[Blue_State]

Has absolutely nothing to do with beer.

If you drink enough it does.

Friday - Just trying to be funny.

 

[blackbeer]

needs more cow bell