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Andysam wrote: That might be a week or two, when I can get a couple of buddies over to help choke this piss down. LOL

+1 Coors lite

turns out we had much more than beer in common That's kind of scary, actually. :cheers: Hey Now!!! :) Congrats on your successful brew days. When you first posted that you were diving right into 10 gallon all-grain, I thought you might be taking on too much, but it appears you did your homework and...

Congrats on the equipment upgrade.

This guy will put you on some fish!

http://www.columbiariverfish.com/

Marotte Brewery wrote: I have a few ounces in the freezer left over from previous batches, and I want to know if I need to "use them or lose them".
Jeremy

That sounds like a good enough reason to brew!

Couldn't help notice this little beauty listed below your selection:
http://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Pack-Beer ... pd_sim_t_2

I don't care what kind of a social outcast I would be, think of all that beer I could carry!

Thanks guys!

The Buena Park farmer's market has 12 lbs of honey (Orange blossom, sage, and something I can't remember) for $40. Is that a good deal?

Where do the mead guys get their honey?

Has California's bee loss, inthe past couple years, raised prices?

Novice brewer here. :oops: Flubbed up my mash temps today. Worried about the rain clouds, I spontaneously decided to move into the garage for the 1st time. In between setting up folding tables, etc. I forgot to put my strike water in the tun first, and ended up doughing in ontop the grains in a col...

That's some good looking yeast!

[quote="backyard brewer"]Have you read "Designing Great Beers" by Daniels? If not, it's a must read. quote]
I was wondering about this book. I'll have to get it now that it has been brew commune endorsed.

I have two friends that claim they get headaches after drinking beer that I made. I read this article: http://weeklywire.com/ww/01-04-99/tw_chow.html which says that fermenting at too high a temp or not storing the beer cold can produce Fussel alcohols that can cause headaches. That sounds like a go...

22 paid members and only 14 votes. C'mon guys there is still time to vote. Thanks

I use 70% isopropyl alcohol - same as commercial breweries. Just shake it dry and you're good to go.

I voted yes to the poll, purely for selfish reasons. :) I liked being able to stop in on short notice & buy supplies for the weekend brew. --lexuschris This is my point for having a LHBS. Having siad that I just don't know if there is enough business to support one. B3 has great prices and free...