That’s correct. The method adds sooty and smokey notes to the brew… okay if it isn’t too strong, but I haven’t sampled or made one (from wort share) that was really “good”.
Who is brewing on Long Island?
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I know nothing about this style or how it’s meant to be made but could it be a flame vs ember problem? the flames causing too much soot on the rocks? Would it be out of bounds to do this with charcoal instead of logs?
I have read that essentally rinsing the hot rocks, by first dipping them in water greatly reduces the sootiness, but heat is also lost extending the time needed. Last year, I had a little misshape - my fermentor dropped into the street as I was loading it into the car and the bung I had in the lid went missing. Long story short, I poured off the remaining wort into a pot to bring to a boil and left a lot of black crud behind in the bottom of the original bucket. That made a difference in the beer when it was done, for the better.
As far as heating the stones, I suppose charcoal could be used and ash would still make it into the wort, but not much soot, and at a higher cost. I can’t even guess how many bags would be needed for this large scale. After a storm, wood is free, right?
If you start with very dry wood and let it burn down to coals you should have less smoke. Draft control will help too.
A friend has 5 ball lock soda kegs available for free. They may contain soda or residue. He is near me in Rocky Point. He probably wouldn't refuse a few homebrews in exchange. Message me or reply here if you can use them.
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I can get the kegs from him, his house is a bit out of the way. I'll let you know when I have them and where to pick them up.
Kegs are taken. Thanks to Hoppy2BMerry for delivering them. And for the beers!
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Yes looking forward to meeting you @Hoppy2bmerry - thanks for the assist there! And @JohnSand thank you as well - I’ll get you some beer next time up on the north shore!
I’ll have a bottle from John for you too.
I appreciate that, but there's no pressure or hurry. Hoppy2BMerry brought plenty of beer.
If you do happen to be in the neighborhood, I always have beer on tap.
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Looking for 1/2 barrel keg on Long Island with smooth dome top. (Pictured below)
On many kegs, such as AB, there's a stamped star pattern. I don't want that type. The reason for this (as you can see) is that I want to fit a corny lid.
Also looking for 10# & 20# CO2 tanks.
Please let me know if you're selling any of this equipment.
On many kegs, such as AB, there's a stamped star pattern. I don't want that type. The reason for this (as you can see) is that I want to fit a corny lid.
Also looking for 10# & 20# CO2 tanks.
Please let me know if you're selling any of this equipment.
Keep an eye on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Happy, Merry whatever you celebrate or not, enjoy the weekend, be safe and well!.
Merry Christmas friends and neighbors!
Hey all, not expecting the answer to be "it's good" but I just posted this thread about this 10g rum barrel that has been sitting in my basement for a few years.
If anyone has any interest in the barrel for decoration or whatnot, I'd gladly give it away
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/old-rum-barrel-in-basement.697979/
If anyone has any interest in the barrel for decoration or whatnot, I'd gladly give it away
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/old-rum-barrel-in-basement.697979/
Sent a DM.
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Hi Team.LI.
Is anybody interested in (or been thinking about) building a DIY counterflow chiller? If so have one that has been started using stainless tubing and just laying around that may be a good starting point for you. Just looking to give it to somebody local that would have use for it. Let me know if you want it.
Is anybody interested in (or been thinking about) building a DIY counterflow chiller? If so have one that has been started using stainless tubing and just laying around that may be a good starting point for you. Just looking to give it to somebody local that would have use for it. Let me know if you want it.
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What’s up li brewers. I’m the one that asked for advice about the pappy 23. I just couldn’t do it. Got great advice from both sides weather to sell or drink. I ended up trading for this I paid 200 or so for the bottle and got this monster. Side note it anyone knows a brewery that neeeds some bbq let me know lol
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I will get way more us out of the. Smoker.
Looks like you made out pretty darn good!
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Variable Capacity Tank(s) on Long Island.
I'm looking for used tanks 200 to 500 liters as pictured below. PM me if you are selling tanks, or know someone that is.
Tanks!
Variable Capacity Tank(s) on Long Island.
I'm looking for used tanks 200 to 500 liters as pictured below. PM me if you are selling tanks, or know someone that is.
Tanks!
HBC B.E.E.R. is holding the monthly meeting at the Brickhouse Brewery Main St Patchogue on 2/21. The topic is off flavors and a training kit from More Beer will be used. Meetings are free, come in introduce yourself, maybe bring some homebrew to wash away all those off flavors when the meeting is over, or get feedback on your beer. Meeting starts @7:30
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Where do you buy bulk grain?
My last purchase of a sack was from Karp's. I was there on Friday, and they only had Maris Otter sacks, no pale or pilsner. The clerk told me that their supplier couldn't get enough employees to take orders, or drivers to deliver. Today I visited Tallmadge Agway in Riverhead. They had one sack of pale that rang up at $132. I said that had to be a mistake, so they checked and confirmed that due to increases in grain and shipping costs they had to double prices. So one place is out, the other is unreasonable. Any recent purchases?
My last purchase of a sack was from Karp's. I was there on Friday, and they only had Maris Otter sacks, no pale or pilsner. The clerk told me that their supplier couldn't get enough employees to take orders, or drivers to deliver. Today I visited Tallmadge Agway in Riverhead. They had one sack of pale that rang up at $132. I said that had to be a mistake, so they checked and confirmed that due to increases in grain and shipping costs they had to double prices. So one place is out, the other is unreasonable. Any recent purchases?
I'm still buying the 10lb sacks from morebeer with free shipping. Definitely not as cost effective as buying a whole sack, but it matches my brewing schedule and cost targets well enough. They recently had rahr pilsner on sale for 65/bag with free shipping. I know the bags dont normally apply but for some reason this did.
I wonder if any of the homebrew clubs do group buys? or with the assistance of a brewery with an account? I'd probably grab a bag if that were to happen
I wonder if any of the homebrew clubs do group buys? or with the assistance of a brewery with an account? I'd probably grab a bag if that were to happen
this is getting serious! last time I was at Karps I took the three sacks they had, was all MO. I've been buying from Maltose Express over in CT as I'm driving through there at least monthly but now they are closed/closing. Seems like Morebeer and Northern Brewer are going may end up being the only realistic options which is a real shame.
I had business in Nassau today, so I took the opportunity to stop at Kedco. I bought pale and Belgian Pilsner, for $65 and $70 a sack. That's going to hold me for a long time.
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I’ve never needed a 55# sac, but when I see a sale I get some… enough for free or flat rate shipping. Kedco, will get what you need if they don’t carry it. Also, HBC members get a little discount At the shop.
While I'm brewing and drinking less than previously, (to avoid weight gain) I like to keep enough supplies on hand for my brews. Maybe it won't be a problem, but this concerned me enough to but two sacks when I would usually buy one.
While I don’t buy a full sack, I have the equivalent weight of a couple on hand since i didn’t brew much last year, and with the prices jumping up im glad I do.
