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   1. Rice Hulls

      by JackRussel, 5 years ago in Grains (Malts), Extracts, Sugars and Adjuncts

      

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      I haven't brewed in YEARS but I'm starting to get the urge again. I just wanted to issue a warning to all BIAB brewers. I am generally a fairly private person, so I don't usually share my life sob story, but hear me out please because I think hearing/reading it may prevent a lot of unnecessary suffering. I was diagnosed with M.S. in 2005 and had a couple very rough years initially. I had a massive relapse in 2007 which left me paralyzed on one side of my body. I have had suspicions...
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      JackRussel
      5 years ago
   2. Sizing a chest freezer for corny kegs

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in U.S.A.

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      I found this thread on HBT that has all kinds of info on chest freezer models. They even have a database with dimensions. Anyone planning a keezer build will probably find some useful info:

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      Great idea. I used some of the thoughts when I got my chest freezer. Just cut out a bunch of cardboard circles and brought them with me.
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      HbgBill
      11 years ago
   3. DIY Volume markings inside your kettle.

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

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      Found this thread on HBT with a tutorial on how to etch volume markings in your kettle. There is a minor risk that corrosion may occur on stainless steel after doing this, so consider that as a disclaimer. You should re-passivate after doing this to minimize the risk.

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      Has anybody tried this? I like the idea but I'm also worried about bacteria or making it harder to clean than a shiny surface. I did it to two kettles. I have brewed ~5 times in one of them and see no ill effects. As JackRussel said, you need to re-passivate the stainless after etching. I think that's explained in the original HBT link. John Palmer also explains passivation in How to Brew. I cleaned thoroughly with Bar Keeper's Friend after etching.
      
      I'm extremely happy with the results. I make...
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      cwier60
      12 years ago
   4. Yeast Banking

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in Yeasts

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      I was pretty excited to share this link, but then I saw that Beachbum has a pretty similar thread.
      
      Anyway, I thought I'd still share it because there are differences in the method and equipment. It's always nice to have choices.
      
      has good prices if you happen to be in the USA. They are still pretty good if you are in Canada, because I found that the only suppliers that carried everything were 4-5 times the price. in Canada has good prices if they have what you want/need.
      
      If you brew...

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      Awesome info JR. Short on time JR but just wanted to second Quin's post :thumbs:.
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      PistolPatch
      12 years ago
   5. Netherworld Cascadian dark FAIL!

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in BIAB Recipes

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      I attempted to clone Netherworld Cascadian Dark from Flying Monkeys here in Canada and ended up with a delicious beer that is quite possibly better than the beer I was trying to re-create. It's kind of a cross between an APA and a Porter. Flavours of coffee and chocolate, with the punch of Cascade hop flavor and aroma. I do plan on upping the 0 min and dry hops in the future by 50% to start, but this is one of my best brews to date.
      
      *** If anyone brews this and wins a medal, I expect to hear...

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      Well I finally broke down and grabbed 6 smashbombs this weekend, it is my new favourite flying monkeys brew...
      
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      goulaigan
      12 years ago
   6. Brewing Wheats with electricity

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in Electric BIAB

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      I have been seeing a fair bit of scorched wort on my element when I brew Wheat beers. I'm just wondering if there is a way to cut this down. Would a protein rest help? If so, would decoction be the way to go?

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      Can't say but my problem was using water from an ion exchange softener. I now brew exclusively with RO which I treat
      
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      Lars
      12 years ago
   7. Brew In a Basket?????

      by JackRussel, 12 years ago in Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.

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      Well at least BIAB still fits. I stumbled on a site that is selling stainless mesh baskets for brewing. From hop spiders to full kettle baskets to mash in. Seems like a pretty good idea, but I'm curious what the BIAB Old Hands think.

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      So, I just read about Brew in a Basket on HBT and came here to mention it. Of course, someone beat me to it!
      
      This site was referenced for the baskets.
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      smyrnaquince
      12 years ago
   8. First AG and first BIAB under my belt!

      by JackRussel, 13 years ago in Brew Day Stories and/or Pics

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      I brewed my first AG batch last night. All of the stress and apprehension I was feeling beforehand was completely unnecessary. It was just as easy as an extract batch with steeping grains, just a little longer with more lifting. The BIABAcus did a great job of taking the guess work out of Mash volumes and strike temp. If only I could get used to my Beersmith app reminding me to put my chiller in the kettle (when I've already put it in) and that it ISN'T time for my aroma hop addition :headhit:...

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      Thanks Jimmy. The bag worked out very nicely. I'm itching to get to get the next batch going. Maybe Sunday if I'm not too hungover after the GSP fight on Saturday!
      
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      JackRussel
      13 years ago
   9. Planning my first BIAB

      by JackRussel, 13 years ago in BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members

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      Firstly, I would like to thank everyone involved in the creation of this site, and all that have contributed in developing the BIABAcus. I can only imagine the hours that were spent. I would have never made the step to AG without your hard work and willingness to share. :salute: :thumbs:
      
      I brew on an electric stove, have two pots (8.5 Gal & 5 Gal) and two bags. I have 2 small problems with my planned brew. Problem 1 is the BIABAcus says that my larger pot is too small to mash all the grains....

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      Thanks joshua, I've been reading so much info on this site that I'm overloaded.
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      JackRussel
      13 years ago
   10. Coming up to 6 weeks in fermenter!!!!!

       by JackRussel, 13 years ago in BIABrewer.info and BIAB for New Members

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       Hi all, I brewed 3 batches in mid to late December and all of them are still slowly bubbling away. The first batch was a fairly low (1.046) gravity extract batch that is aproaching 6 weeks in the fermenter. All 3 batches began fermenting nicely, I pitched before going to sleep and they were all going nicely when I woke up.
       
       I should mention that the postal service thought it would be a good idea for my extract and yeast to see more of this Country before its time here is over. So they sent it...

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       Thanks for the replies everyone. I tasted it when I was bottling and I'm still alive. It just tasted flat, so I'm sure it will turn out fine.
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       JackRussel
       13 years ago

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