Thermometer and scales arrived today.

First post by nicko, 9 years ago

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And to be expected I've weighed and taken the temperature of pretty much anything I could find around the house! Just waiting on hops to arrive now...

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Make sure you take a temp of a glass of ice water and boiling water! Just to make sure!

I will out of curiosity Bob, however there's some arguments that even if those temps are correct the thermometer may still be incorrect around the strike water temp range, so I'll check it against a 'certified' thermometer whenever I get the chance.

Comps and beer recipes etiquette.

First post by nicko, 9 years ago

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Hi guys,
I read on another forum that it's okay to enter a Homebrew comp with someone else's recipe as long as you acknowledge the recipe creator. Apparently a lot of DrSmurtos recipes have been entered everywhere! Do you agree? I guess if ten people brew the same recipe you'll get ten slightly different brews possibly?

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Nice question Nick :salute: and it is one you needn't worry about though :nup:. I asked exactly the same question when I was starting out and thought the way that alanem wrote above but things are a lot easier and less 'Stonemasons' than that.

Lylo has steered things in the right direction here.

Brewing is a very giving profession or hobby. Pro brewers and micro brewers enter comps to win but will still share certain info amongst each other. They are generally employed or maybe even own the...

Hops

First post by nicko, 9 years ago

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Hops are bloody expensive! I realise that a standard brew for me is 2.5 cartons in comparison to commercial beers, so $9.50 for 90grams (excl postage) doesn't end up being too much but damn that's every brew, don't want to know what an IPA will cost.

Anyway organising a bulk buy with my local club and also looking at getting my brother in law to try growing some in Tassie (why not!) should be interesting.

End of rant, feel free to remind me how much grain costs now :lol: :lol: ;)

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That is expensive. Is 90g the largest unit of packaging you can find? I pay an average of $15(usd) for 454g quantities. Plus shipping of course.

The more popular hops are more like $25 for said quantity. Commonplace hops can be low as $10.

yakimavalleyhops.com and nikobrew.com are typically where I buy from. Of course, shipping might not make sense to your location.

Thanks Rick, I saw that hopdealz are pretty good too. Yakima looks good, lowest amount is 3.5lb so I've asked my HB club if...

2014 NHC (National Homebrewers Conference)

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First post by BobBrews, 9 years ago

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Brewers,

Grand Rapids, Michigan. USA is the site of the 2014 NHC (National Homebrewers Conference). I will be there and blogging my daily misadventures. So stay tuned for that! Here is a link to the list of classes that I will TRY to attend?

I will record a podcast for Basic Brewing Radio. It will be a comparison of stored no-chilled beers. I brewed one last September, last January and in May. All three are the same recipe and all three were fermented with the same big yeast starter at the...

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Interesting blog link, will have to follow that one.. :interesting:

Sorry yeasty, that interesting smiley was too subtle for me!

Thats ok Mally, it wasn't meant to be a curve ball. But I do like a bit of sophistication now and again when it comes to a joke. :lol: :lol:

:thumbs:

Yeasty

Question about BIAB Recipe Kits

First post by teedubyeah, 9 years ago

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I have seen some kits specifically market as BIAB kits. Is there something special with these kits or can just about any full grain kit be used as a BIAB?

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Hi guy,
Sorry it took me so long to reply. Ive been out of commission for a while. I will get those kettle dimensions ASAP.

The Chronicles of Skink

First post by Skink, 10 years ago

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The Chronicles of Skink, Son of Skunk

Yea, verily, I say unto thee, fellow mashers of the venerable grain in the close-meshed fabric, let me tell you a tale of swords and sorcery, of dashing damsels, and of the fabled and feared beast that lurks in the shadowy recesses of the Ye Olde Fabled Internet... the tale of Skink, son of Skunk.

In days long past, a handsome (?) young wastrel called Skink, son of Skunk, journeyed far from the lands of his childhood, until, after many trials and...

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Skink son of Skunk... What has happenth to the good Knight, Sir BobBrews??? Has King PP gotten ahold of his trousers ? :whistle: :whistle: ,
What can be happening in the outer realm? What will become of our fearless (and arseless ) hero???
Should we tune in at the same Skinktime and same Skinkchannel???
J

How beer was first made ....

First post by dom, 10 years ago

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OK this is a bit of a crazy post and something we were wondering in the office (instead of working - as you do !). I reckon maybe something happened like this......
A long time ago people used to heat grain to make something edible with it. The leftover water they used to drink by boiling it up and adding spices. One day the village idiot didn't do the washing up and left a pot of said brew out into the open for a long time. Next time he was feeling thirsty he remembered the cold brew left over...

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Thanks lumpy you inadvertently put me onto the beer hunter. Beer saved the world was really good too. 2 of my favourite things. Documentaries and beer all into 1

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No problem! I saw these links but haven't seen any of the videos yet.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY !!!

First post by jhough, 10 years ago

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I know this is late in the evening BUT I wanted to wish ANY AND ALL Veterans a Happy Memorial Day. I do want you all to know that I do appreciate the sacrifice you and your fellow servicemen gave to not only your Country but to the other Countries you helped to defend!

:salute: :salute: :salute:
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Well said Pat. :salute: While I do not agree with some of the reasons for the conflicts that do happen , I just wanted to show my Thanks to the men and women that are put in harms way by people that sometimes try to look tough.
I hope your mum is doing well , THAT WAS A NICE STORY!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Got to see mine for her 79th Birthday on the 17th. :party: :party:
Joe

NRB Amarillo Ale

First post by monkeyman, 10 years ago

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Just cracked one of these open. It has been in the bottle for 2.5 weeks. This is a really good recipe! My wife even liked it and she usually only goes for dark beers. This is my first use of Amarillo hops and they are incredible! What a completely unique flavor and aroma profile. This will be a regular brew for me for sure. :champ:

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Sounds nice. I bottled mine last weekend and hopefully turns out good as well. Can't wait.

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Brewday Withdrawal Symptoms

First post by jhough, 10 years ago

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Bless me O (Founding) Father for I have sinned, it has been 5 weeks since my last Confession (brewday) and these are my sins.
I do have a Lager in the chamber (last brew) and it will be going for another 6 weeks.
I know that sometimes life gets in the way of our devotion but,
1) My daughter had a Karate belt promotion,(2 more for her Blackbelt Test)
2) My wife wanted the pool cleaned out , as it is swimming season.
3) My MUM was in town, and my baby sis and I had to help her with my older...

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monkeyman
I crush it with the LHBS mill . It did actually not turn out as bad as I thought. Only turned out 1 point lower than projected OG.

Happy May 2-four

First post by Lumpy5oh, 10 years ago

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Happy May 24 weekend to all the Canucks who celebrate.

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No celebration, just a day off work!! Thanks Vicky ya old bat!
Also, out west here, the old timers use this weekend as the safe time to plant their veggie gardens.

BM vs BIAB + a new build.

First post by aamcle, 10 years ago

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I've quoted a post I've made to a couple of forms

I spent a lot of time and cash building Frankenbrew a BM clone based on a Burco urn it failed, the bottom of the urn only looked flat, I was given a second urn but it has the same issue.

In the meantime to keep brewing I put together a small recirculating BIAB (basket rather than a bag) rig, it worked really well it held temperatures perfectly didn't block and was a joy to use. I was able to do a step mash easily it seems to do everything a...

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The only thing better than brewing is building an awesome brew rig.
Post away!!!

BIAB Legacy Podcast

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First post by BobBrews, 10 years ago

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ADMIN NOTE: Copied to Important Notices forum on 28th September, 2014.

April 24, 2014 - BIAB Legacy

Brew in a Bag pioneer Pat Hollingdale talks about the legacy of the technique and the myths surrounding it. :thumbs:

Basic Brewing Radio
Streaming MP3 of the Podcast

Great Job PP :shoot:

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Well, in my picture of reality, Pat... The podcast was good/great. It was an intro to a lot of folks who are devotees to Basic Brewing. I listen to or watch every one. So, to be sure.. exposure was excellent. HOWEVER, the massive beauty of that introduction is the patience you have had, not only in creating such a great piece of work with BIABacus.. but the time you have spent with the folks who are intending to get into this form of brewing.

The plaudits that have been given are well...

Testing how to bump a topic.

First post by jhough, 10 years ago

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Just trying to figure something out.....Just need some replies.......THANKS
Joe

ADMINNOTE: See post #4. Have chamged topic title to reflect that.

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Glad to help PP. I new I screwed up in reverse but my 12 year old was in bed and could not help out an old fart ! :salute:

Single Vessel BIAB and Two Washing Machines

First post by Mad_Scientist, 10 years ago

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I just love a mult-tasker. We can wash our jeans whilst we brew! Is this what Pat means by doing a side-by-side? :lol:
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:thumbs:

So the big question is?? :think: Did you wash the jeans in one vessel full volume or did you wash the jeans in half volume and sparge? Oh wait, no sparge, passive sparge? Damn! Now I am confused? :idiot: Did the jeans get washed or not? PP :shoot: :kisswink: wants to add another area to BIABacus for (washing while you work! :whistle: )

Cheesestradamus - Football "Guessing" Comp!

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First post by BobBrews, 10 years ago

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Lets all play some Cheesestradamus! :party:

All brewers are encouraged to join in the fun. You don't have to know anything about American Football to play. It's probably 80% luck anyway. You have as good a chance as anyone to win! Prizes are awarded to the winners! Last year we mailed prizes to 4 different Countries!

Cheesetradamus is easy to play. A few random questions about the next Green Bay Packers football game. You don't have to know anything about American football! All players...

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Adman1966,

The pre-season starts August 9th! We play the preseason as a tie breaker (if needed) at the end of the season. Also for the fact that I (improve ?) the program over summer (usually at the last minute) and it needs testing! Get a few mates to play for beer or for the pleasure of harassing your friends?

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BIABrewer Women.info

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First post by PistolPatch, 10 years ago

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I never start a new thread but I must say that I am a bit over spending hours just writing to men. I really hoped that BIABrewer.info, when it was started, would end up having a good representation of women partners, brewers and/or tasters.

I'm pretty sorry that we have to have an official invite to women on this forum but here it is ;).

Guy brewers, if you have a partner/girlfriend/wife/(boyfriend :)) do you think you could get them to join this site and at least make one post in this thread...

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Not sure if it is related, but on the BJCP Continuing Education Program Center page, in the Off-flavor Sensory Training presentation, I found this about fecal/indole tastes: only perceptible as fecal by half of population .

That at least might explain why you taste the vomit and DH does not.

Warning - very graphic images - Dangers of glass carboys

First post by chiller, 10 years ago

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Don't open this up on your office desktop or in front of the kids.

I have two of the glass carboys but probably not for long.

Steve

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Dang chiller! Guess I didn't really read your post first. Need a few more beers.

Trivia 2014 April 11th-13th. International players needed

First post by BobBrews, 10 years ago

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All Brewers.

You are on my Trivia Team by default. Every year the worlds largest trivia contest is played near where I live. We have a team that has been together for 18 years. We have international players too. Last year 'PP' was instrumental in the teams final standings. We have forgiven him and are asking him back. :lol: (actually he was one of our best players) please don't tell him that or it will go to his head! We need your help too! We listen locally on radio but you can listen over...

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All,

Trivia week has ended. Our final score this year was 234th place (out of 365 teams) with 3840 points (the winner had 21,655 points) 9,000 players from around the world. Below is the video of the whole affair in eight minutes.

Trivia 2014 Baby Boomers and Boomers Babies year 18

I am recovered (except for the weight gain) So I will be back on site starting........Now!

I didn't realize hops could kill my dog..

First post by QuinBrew, 10 years ago

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Not sure where else to put this, but as it doesn't result in beer, I'll put it here.

FYI, hops are toxic to dogs (see this link ). I apologize if this has been covered before but not even my vet had heard about it and we have a lot of local homebrewers in our area. I had just dumped my spent hops on the compost pile (in the freezing cold) and looked at my goofy labrador chewing something (as she is very non-specific in her eating habits), and realized I should probably retrieve the frozen...

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And don't forget your goats either.

Here's an excerpt from this thread on AussieHomeBrewer. This was Chris's first brew day... Hi all,

Completed my first AG brew on the week end and what a debacle that is still impacting on the family.

Sequence of stuff ups

(1)Underlet into mash tun wih out pre warming mashtun
(2)Put too much water into mashtun 3.5 l/kg instead of 2.5 l/kg however this countered the very cold mash tun and still hit correct temp
(3) During stiring of grist knocked the...

Worst brew day to date

First post by BungBrew, 10 years ago

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Well today I have a shocker, scales were playing up / undershot OG by 25% and left the tap open on the FV when transferring the wort.

I guess it owl end up being a Mid-strength APA.

Hopefully its not too bitter!!

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This is a topic we should probably have stickied :).

Commiserations Bung and Adman. I love hearing stories like this. James Spencer does a show once a year on Brewing Disasters. That always cracks me up. I'm still laughing at his closing of the one he did in 2012 I think it was :lol:.

Here's an excerpt from this thread on AussieHomeBrewer. This was Chris's first brew day... Hi all,

Completed my first AG brew on the week end and what a debacle that is still impacting on the family.

Sequence...

Need some DIY ideas for soda dispenser for beer

First post by schlitz, 10 years ago

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Came across a 5 port counter top soda fountain dispenser yesterday and now I need to figure out what if anything I can do with it. The unit is about 2' cubed and has a CO2/ water charger system attached to it. It was used with the soda syrup boxes so I'm not sure what I can do with it. Seems like there should be something I can use this for. Hate to destroy the entire setup just to get something I can't use.
Any ideas?

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:lol: The CO2 is tied in to the water supply then delivered to each tap's mixing unit. Perhaps if I go with a single tap I might be able to make it work. Not sure how instant point of use carbonation would work with beer. The instant point of carbonation will work very well I think. I've often pondered about these soda stream machines. I didn't realise that the CO2 is tied into the water supply but there should be absolutely no difference between instantly carbonating your beer and a soft...

Latest tinkerings with portable dispensing unit

First post by schlitz, 10 years ago

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We need a DIY section.
Finally got off my arse to tinker with an idea I'd been tossing around in my head for a while now. I needed a way to keep a keg cold for my wife's work conferences. Being the cheap SOB, I mean thrifty recycler, that I am I wanted to go the route of re-purposing stuff that might otherwise end up at the landfill. A year or so ago I noticed a phone company utilities container that had washed down the creek behind my office after a flood. It was lodged up in the woods and the...

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Obviously, the windmill should be used to drive your grain mill....

:P

The insulation will certainly help. Get the black foam that is used to insulate hot water pipes. These are actually used in pubs as well to wrap the beer lines and glycol lines between the cellar and the tap. Maybe you can choose a size that will allow for the addition of cooling lines later on? If the keg is flowing regularly, then this might be all you need.

:luck:

Found this beer comparison chart

First post by schlitz, 10 years ago

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Looks interesting for comparing what others like to drink. Not sure how accurate since I've never even heard of most of them.
Cheers

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I have a headache after trying to follow that chart.

I am going to follow Yeasty's advice and have a beer, before trying again

BIAB = no sparge?

First post by laserghost, 10 years ago

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check out this thread!!

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As always ,great job PP . While some of us can't do full volume BIAB all the time , my 2.5 gal batches I can and do. Beersmith sometimes is over run with know it alls who think that they know more than they really do. Sad to say , it is the same with some other sites also. At least , we do have a site here that will actually work with brewers , not try to make them feel inferior . Sorry for my rant.
Joe