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I already live in a rural area on 2.5 acres that is heavily wooded. We have a huge garden of heirloom vegetables that we can at harvest, over 100 chickens with a self sustaining flock, bee hives, medical equipment, and many rain barrels. Plenty of hunting and fishing equipment as well as home...

I give mine to my chickens and turkeys. They love it more than millet and clover. Trade it for some fresh eggs from a local farmer.

I have been using a Chuggar pump for over 2 years and it works great at temps below 170F. Supposedly that issue has been fixed on the current pumps. There are several Chuggar vs. March threads here to help make a decision. I am happy with mine and it has yet to ruin a brew day. Hope that helps.

Here it is. Old cell phone pic...sorry.

Try these guys out. http://www.buyfittingsonline.com/150psistainlesssteelthreadedfittings.aspx

I use an assortment of carboys, buckets, and a 15g plastic conical, so no shine. However, of all these, the conical is my favorite. I don't have to split batches, I can fill a keg in under 1 minute, clean up is easy, and I can dump the trub as it builds up. I don't harvest the yeast from the...

I've added bing cherries to my hefes several times. They were fresh and all I did was wash them with starsan, pitted them, put them in a hop sack, and added to the keg. I used 2 pounds worth and it tasted awesome. You could also just add a can of concentrated fruit juice too, no need to sanitize.

I have 2 kilts and wear them regularly. I have a Utilikilt for everyday use and my Clan Gunn kilt for formal occasions.

Nine Fine Irishmen at NY NY is pretty cool as well.

We have a strict unwritten rule that you don't bother someone on their off time for work related issues. Off time is for family, relaxation, or brewing beer. If you are hourly, they should not be bothering you on your off time.

This and people always want to know what the ABV is of what I give them.

Welcome to the Puget Sound area and welcome to HBT!

10 gal. BM's centennial blonde. (actually cascade blonde) 1163.5 + 10 = 1,173.5

Cat nip?

I had a mason jar of 4th generation Irish Ale yeast that had sat in my fridge 10 months before I used it again and it took right off with no problems. I've used WLP001 after more than a dozen generations with no noticeable problems as well. My new practice is to build up a fresh pack/vial and...