Recent content by Rougarou

When the Man Comes Around - Johnny Cash

LOL if that were the case Alzheimer's would be epidemic in south Louisiana...of course, my great grandmother and to a lesser extent, my grandmother both had alzheimers...hmm. Thanks for the quick answer. I'm ordering my brew kit at the moment and I needed to know. :) *thumbs up*

Do you *have* to use an enamel/stainless steel pot or can you use an aluminum one with no negative effects? Or even better, a Magnalite pot? Back where I'm from you can't call yourself a chef if you don't have a set of Magnalite..and I do. :D

Howdy from El Dorado. :mug:

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Dual boot windows 7/Ubuntu homebuild here. :) When I turn my computer off the lights in my house get brighter. :) As for the Fn button problem...Occam's razor principle. Have you tried popping the Fn key off and seeing if there's something under it? It happens sometimes.

I've got licenses in water/wastewater treatment (expired by now, but the knowledge remains) and that was my first guess. Hard water can cause off flavors in everything from coffee/iced tea to cooking. I have hard water here too and Ive found that using an old Magnalite pot (if you haven't...

Hello from another newbie...also from Louisiana...but not there currently due to the cruddy economy. :(

Homeboy in the truck bed is drinking Budweiser. That can't possibly be someone from here.

You, sir, are amazing. I find myself in awe of your patience. :mug:

Just stopping in to say hello. I'm doing research because I'm interested in starting to homebrew. I haven't even bought a kit or anything yet...but I've been lurking for an hour and I've already learned loads of stuff. Nice place you have here. I think I'll stick around for awhile. :tank: