Hi from Oklahoma
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chainsawbrewing
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welcome!
where in OK are you? i used to live in cushing, by stillwater. i worked on campus at OSU for a year.
where in OK are you? i used to live in cushing, by stillwater. i worked on campus at OSU for a year.
Tulsa. I teach at OSU Tulsa part time.
BTW, I have a couple questions - I got a Brewer's best kit and the recipe doesn't say how much water to boil the grains in. How big of a pot do I need and how much water to use?
Also, where can I find a floating thermometer?
BTW, I have a couple questions - I got a Brewer's best kit and the recipe doesn't say how much water to boil the grains in. How big of a pot do I need and how much water to use?
Also, where can I find a floating thermometer?
Rhoobarb
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I used to live there myself, many, many years ago.
The amount of water isn't a big deal. I'd recommend a pot that can handle 3 gallons or so. The more the better, but go with what you can afford or have room for. You'll want to boil in enough water to get good hop utilization, then top up with water to reach your desired gallons - typically five. I used a 4-gallon pot for years before going all-grain.
Any good LHBS should have a floating thermometer. You can also order online. Here is a place I've used before.
If you haven't already, check out John Palmer's How To Brew!
The amount of water isn't a big deal. I'd recommend a pot that can handle 3 gallons or so. The more the better, but go with what you can afford or have room for. You'll want to boil in enough water to get good hop utilization, then top up with water to reach your desired gallons - typically five. I used a 4-gallon pot for years before going all-grain.
Any good LHBS should have a floating thermometer. You can also order online. Here is a place I've used before.
If you haven't already, check out John Palmer's How To Brew!
