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    incomplete fermentation :(

    I take brix readings throughout the whole process and have no issues. Beer smith has a conversion tool built in to convert pre-fermentation numbers, as well as post. Just select the right one.
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    keggle insulation

    Thanks for the ideas. Ill post to diy if i get something figured out....
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    pale ale

    Will do. Thanks!
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    pale ale

    What would wlp002 English yeast look like in a cascade pale ale? U usually use wlp001 cali yeast, but i have an extra vial of the 002 so ..... Thank you
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    keggle insulation

    Is there a spray on product?
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    keggle insulation

    Yes. I was thinking of a permanent solution. I have a single tier RIMS system and need some insulation on the hlt and mash tun.
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    keggle insulation

    What is the best way to insulate a keggle? Thanks.
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    Efficiency targets

    Why worry about your efficiency as long as you are hitting your target? maybe I am in the minority here but i aim for 65%, usually hit it and get all of the best sugars out of the mash. Spend about $3 extra in my base grain per batch. Is there something i am missing? Why the stress to hit 90%?
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    maple flavor

    Thank you. I will try that out.
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    HERMS tech question

    I recently purchased a RIMS-HERMS system from a friend and I am having difficulty with recirculating in my mash tun. I am continually getting large airpockets in the line and I have to contantly turn the pumps on and off in order to try and get a good consistant recirc going. The problem seems...
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    maple flavor

    Is there a way to achieve maple flavor without adding maple syrup? Concerned about adding to much sugar to the beer. Thank you. Adam
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    do you brew alone?

    I am surrounded by people all day at work, so I love my solo brew days. Sometimes I brew with friends or brew to learn from others or teach others, but it is rare.
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    Best books for improving your brewing

    I loved the book "Brewing better beer" by Gordon Strong. It has really helped me up my quality. Beer Smith is an amazing tool that I have has great luck with, not to mention the forums here and the help and advice from my local brewers and home brew shops.
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    whats important to you in a homebrew store?

    My thoughts exactly!
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    Proper Glassware

    I manage a craft focused restaurant and one of the fights we get from some customers is the "why don't you have frosted pints for my beer?" It does present an opportunity to educate people about beer, but it makes me hate the marketing of BMC that much more.
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