Recent content by PortlandPatrick

I brought 3 ball locks to Lowes yesterday to test-fit any/all 5cf they have, and this one held three on the floor with a little room to spare. I forgot to bring my 5lb CO2 tank, but the hump wasn't terribly tall, so I'd imagine you could fit 2 5gal plus 1 2.5gal on the floor, and 1 2.5gal and...

Do tell, did you try it?

I use a similar pressurized procedure for cleaning and storing, but haven't tried forcing from my bucket to keg. I bet the lid would would up to the pressure...

I use a similar pressurized procedure for cleaning and storing, but haven't tried forcing from my bucket to keg. I bet the lid would would up to the pressure...

Just found out that I'm going to Portland for a wedding this summer, so we're making a side trip to Seattle specifically to visit Naked City. I can't freakin wait!

I recently met Dean, who lives Windham, who has a pretty tidy 220 system in his basement. He said he visits HBT, but doesn't hang out on the forums, so to speak. I'll drop him a note that you're asking...

I stopped in in September and made a mental note to return again. I have to remember that Gardiner isn't all that far away from Portland... their downtown is cute and nice to stroll around on a nice day, and the newish river park is just a great place to sit around and watch the boats. I got...

Pre-spiced like the kind available at Trader Joe's? Tried it. Came out like... um, ass. It was terrible. I so wanted it to be good, too. It's was just too off-balance.

I just took a pint sample to test the gravity of a modified Graff that I've been sitting on. Every time I tweak the recipe I'm happy, although I should try the original again just to see how far I have strayed.

Awesome... not exactly one of those stories where you think "Hmm, a mistake was made, but it's worth replicating" because hell, that was a lousy brew day, but your recipe must be bulletproof. Care to share?

2565.5 + 5.5 = 2571

I can't speak for BM, but this should do in a pinch: http://www.amazon.com/Feel-Free-Kayak-Drain-Plug/dp/B004CGDA1O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1352049300&sr=8-6&keywords=threaded+drain+plug

I was just about to say the same thing. And hell, you can probably get a hacksaw blade 2-pack at the dollar store (of course, the $2.49 two-pack at Home Depot isn't all that much more...)

Right, but they promote a home-brewer get-together occasionally...

Hey there! I'm in Westbrook. Keep an eye on the Bier Cellar Facebook page for a monthly gathering (somewhere in Westbrook). I missed the first few, but plan on attending the next with what's left of a keg of pale ale I made for my wedding.