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- Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
- Topic: Simple Yeast Stirrer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 830
Simple Yeast Stirrer
Found this on youtube. Great for stirring your yeast starter before pitching. Simple and easy as hell to build. Other than a dirty spoon or shaking the Jar :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehWgybluQs&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="no...
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:22 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: a great video for newbies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 606
a great video for newbies
I don't know if anyone has posted this url but found a great vide series that the guy really explains the craft very well. Great info for novices going into all grain 6 to 7 part series of videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71dS8rzfdHY&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.hre...
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:57 am
- Forum: Resources and Reviews
- Topic: Software
- Replies: 1
- Views: 843
Software
I Know there are some really bright people on here and was wondering if one or all of them can put together some software for all of us to download that takes conversions, hygrom corrections, reciepies, and all the info on HD for distilling and put it in one program. It would be kind of like the hom...
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:31 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Help with first corn mash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1368
Re: Help with first corn mash
Didn't do the boil will do it next time. Got a head of myself didn't check fourm before starting. Newbie rushing what can I say. :oops: Did the overnight sit and wait, tasted very sweet (Because of the meth heads cann't get iodine to test for conversion. Cann't even by lye anymore to make soap.), en...
- Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:47 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Help with first corn mash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1368
Re: Help with first corn mash
I am doing a overnighter of soaking in the mash water, then check for starch conversion next day? This is not a real thick poriage like I keep reading about seems like a lot of water.May have to add some sugar later. Should I of boiled the cornmeal first? I will be draining off as much liquid I can ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:45 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Pineapple upsidedown cake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2190
Re: Pineapple upsidedown cake
Will give it a go if I can find some in Pacific Nothwest (Washington) you got a name brand I can go by??
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:59 pm
- Forum: Safety and Related Issues
- Topic: Aluminum Testing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1492
Aluminum Testing
Just bought a 42 Quart pot no marking on it at all can I test it for aluminum and not damage it, if so how? Want to use it for a boiler if SS. is there some kind of acid test you can do?
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:24 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Help with first corn mash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1368
Help with first corn mash
I have 10lbs corn meal, 10 lbs of crushed 2 row maris otter barley, 10 lbs of malted rye. Want to make a 6 gallon wash how much corn meal, barley, and rye do I need.
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:53 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Pineapple upsidedown cake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2190
Pineapple upsidedown cake
After having made several batches of strawberry pantie dropper I decided to try to make something different. I love pineapple upsidedown cake so I thought why not. Took a can of pineapple rings added to quart jar (you can use chunks) do the same as you do the strawwberry version. After collecting sy...
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:31 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: Mashing with Rid-X septic treatment only, success it works!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12986
Re: Mashing with Rid-X septic treatment only, success it works!
Just read this entire thread has no one tried this since it started????
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:19 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: A Rye question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 757
Re: A Rye question
Thanks Dnderhead Have grinder so that will work great.
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:03 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: A Rye question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 757
A Rye question
I have access to flaked rye $1.75 lb and malted rye $1.70 lb which would be better?
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:58 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Eleanor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6894
Re: Eleanor
I used the bottom of an old bucket it works ok but I have been looking for a 10" piece of PVC drain pipe alot thicker and won't flex as much. I move around alot at work so its just a matter of time till I score a freebie
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:42 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Eleanor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6894
Re: Eleanor
Centimeter we must be mind melded or something thats the exact same lid hold down that I built for my keg boiler.
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Eleanor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6894
Re: Eleanor
This is what I was talking about
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Eleanor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6894
Re: Eleanor
Have been brewing beer for many years now I believe this is called a counter flow wort chiller. basically the same thing but with a garden hose wraped around the outside and copper inside. But Me likes the copper version. Damn fine job.
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:28 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: looking for everclear Recipe
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5600
Re: looking for everclear Recipe
They do not sell this in Washington state, I was told you have to have a prescription for it. What a affliction do you have to have in order to get a prescription for Everclear. Had to go to Oregon to get it for $35.00 a gallon. This is why I make my own.
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:14 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: A novice starting into grain with corn meal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1367
Re: A novice starting into grain with corn meal
Dnderhead how much water should I use in the initial boil?
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:12 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: A novice starting into grain with corn meal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1367
Re: A novice starting into grain with corn meal
Thanks a Million gentlemen. What about gluto enzymes do I need them at all????
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:07 pm
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: A novice starting into grain with corn meal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1367
A novice starting into grain with corn meal
Moving up from just sugar washes wanting to go into grains. feeling a little timid about venture. Just need guidence. I have 5lbs of corn meal ( I now I may need more ), sugar, bakers yeast, alpha, and gluto enzymes looking to make a 5 to 6 gallon batch for first time does anyone have a step by step...
- Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:59 pm
- Forum: Materials Safety
- Topic: A Gasket for Large Openings on beer Kegs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1494
Re: A Gasket for Large Openings on beer Kegs
Have been using cork (homedepot brand) wrapped with teflon tape several wrappings will go thru 3 rolls Is this ok???
If anyone has links to places to get materials for gasket materials let me know
If anyone has links to places to get materials for gasket materials let me know
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:43 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: 2",3" VM 3d model design
- Replies: 51
- Views: 15798
Re: 2",3" VM 3d model design
Why not have a funnel with holes in the 12,3,6,9 o'clock position enough to alow vapor to pass through but still a solid enough area to catch liquid and direct it to the center of the packing?????
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:00 am
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: A Rum Question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3720
Re: A Rum Question
Ready to run wash..
Has any one noticed a difference in taste between running with electric (internal) or gas ????
If so, which was better?
Have new electric keg with Variac controll. Bought Variac on ebay $132.00 US 20amp very nice unit. Chinese made but runs great.
Has any one noticed a difference in taste between running with electric (internal) or gas ????
If so, which was better?
Have new electric keg with Variac controll. Bought Variac on ebay $132.00 US 20amp very nice unit. Chinese made but runs great.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:07 am
- Forum: Materials Safety
- Topic: A Gasket for Large Openings on beer Kegs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1494
A Gasket for Large Openings on beer Kegs
Looking for Ideas for large openings on electric beer keg boilers. Other than flour and water which I know works great.
I was thinking of the Sil (Silicone) Pads used in the baking. Any ideas on this?
Teflon sheets, but where to find and buy them?
I was thinking of the Sil (Silicone) Pads used in the baking. Any ideas on this?
Teflon sheets, but where to find and buy them?
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: Grains
- Topic: A YouTube Mash Video
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2271
A YouTube Mash Video
Found a Video on youtube of a cornmash recipe and was wondering how long would you hold the mash at 155* F for?
Video has title of Making Corn Mash by theswarfyguy check it out let me know what you all think (looks like a good thing to try)
Video has title of Making Corn Mash by theswarfyguy check it out let me know what you all think (looks like a good thing to try)
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: A Rum Question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3720
Re: A Rum Question
Thanks Kiwi enjoy your summer my winter is getting to be a pain Wet and cold.
My ABV on my wash is 8% does that sound right?
I has a terrible taste to it so will have to see when I run it how it comes out.
do you have a recipe to try that you use?
My ABV on my wash is 8% does that sound right?
I has a terrible taste to it so will have to see when I run it how it comes out.
do you have a recipe to try that you use?
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:14 pm
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: A Rum Question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3720
Re: A Rum Question
Thanks Barn makes me feel a bit better. Should I add Bakers yeast on the second wash ???
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:54 pm
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: A Rum Question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3720
A Rum Question
I think I have a problem with my wash could it be stuck or is it done? Heres the info: 1 Gallon Feed Molasses 8 LBS Cane Sugar 5.5 Gallons H2O (well Water) 1 Packet Turbo Yeast SG 1.093 possible ABV 14% pitched yeast at 83* F Went like hell from 11-11-09 @18:45 until 11-13-09 @13:27 SG now at 1.030 ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Where'd your name come from??
- Replies: 254
- Views: 33105
Re: Where'd your name come from??
Born and Bred Kentuckian moved away about 3 years ago. My job as a Utility Lineman allowed me to move around before the ecomony tanked now in the Pacific NorthWest.
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:38 pm
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Everything you need to know about oak alternatives.
- Replies: 146
- Views: 112708
Re: Everything you need to know about oak alternatives.
Someone is going to have to explain to me why chips are bad. I just purchased two small bags of chips from the local homebrew store $1.75 a bag. Bagged by Brewcraft for oaking wine one toasted and one not. Put about a cap full of chips in a quart jar the other day so far has very nice color added a ...