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I think the least amount of grain I have put in my round 10 gal cooler was 7 pounds. Maybe lost a degree or two Fahrenheit.

I use the same formula for my strike water and I always add 3 to 5 degrees to the temp depending on the time of year. That is after preheating the tun too. Just have to take notes and adjust for the next brew day.

A recent trip to Chicago for work landed me in several of the local brewpubs. During one visit I couldn't help but overhear a couple guys talking some serious beer. Both college guys and one going for marketing, they were going over plans to open a brewery and deciding between types (brewpub or...

Nice post Bighops. My beer that got me into beer was also by shiner, the Hefeweizen. The interesting thing is that I cant get that in MN. I first had it in texas, where my wife is from.

Also interested in your education/experience previous to this job.

Interesting, this is the same way I wind my tape. Not sure how winding it opposite direction would keeping it from unwinding. Either way I havent had any issues.

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yes, scotty, from star trek. ive been trying to get my dad to lend me his six gallon crock for some time for open fermentation. i didnt see the episode, but i dont think i would ferment in something that porous.

Havent had an infection yet, but if aging didnt help, id most likely drink it anyway. Unless im ready to brew and its taking up keg space, then its down the drain.

5 gal amber ale 45,421

self control

This. Though I appreciate the time you took to look up the clip art.

Id rather brew beer.

not looking good.