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I made a pot of red beans yesterday and a pan of cornbread. The beans were pretty juicy so I think that qualifies as soup. ;) It was...

I've found that if I use a fast drying oil or one with a low smoke point, the "seasoning" flakes off because the oil hardens...

Shortening (like Crisco) works too.

I can tell you one thing for sure. Don't listen to the usual advice about seasoning, i.e. baking oil onto your skillet at 350. You want...

I just lightly sand it to get it kinda smooth and remove any loose rust. Wash it and dry it well, then use it just for frying stuff in...

I've only done it the one time. Squeezing the bag to try to get the wort out took a while; that's maybe why I haven't revisited it...

Last brew was an American strong ale a few months ago; kind of an amber "winter warmer". (and it's not carbonating, I need to dose each...

That's why I haven't tried it again. But it was a positive enough experience that I would add 10% flour to any beer where it might be...

What about wheat flour? (I'm serious) And should it be whole wheat or all-purpose flour? I have used AP flour in beer before, up to...

@mabrungard: (sorry to put you on the spot but you are regarded as an expert) When metabisulfite reacts with chlorine or chlorine-like...

At 2ml per gallon I can taste it in the final beer, or at least think I can. In some styles that's good but for most it's not bad but...

How did you rule out Campden (potassium metabisulfite)?

I would expect sodium thiosulfate or potassium metabisulfite to remove it, just like they do chloramine. Also perhaps vitamin C. But I...

I saw the title and immediately thought of this: (from over 40 years ago) 😂

When I installed my brewery sink I used an in-line vent. Saved a lot of money and work. This isn't my sink, just a photo I stole.