Franken-pumpkin ale- one roasted sugar punkin', fresh Ginger, no Mary Ann (this batch), freshly-grated nutmeg into conical last couple of days. 1.080 OG
Jobe,
I've read that John Palmer ("How To Brew" author) recommends adding a few glass marbles in the muslin bag along with your hops. I'm guessing you could easily pull it out using a long 12 or 14-gauge copper wire (such as the ground wire in an electrical cable), but that might disturb the...
Bennie,
Sorry to read of your Dad's passing; that can't be easy to bear.
It's great that you found a hobby you could both enjoy, and even if he wasn't stirring wort or rinsing grains, you can know that he appreciated spending time with you.
Greg