Recent content by FloppyKnockers

Sanipastize! I think we're both right. Although both reduce harmful pathogens, pasteurization can only be achieved by heat.

I suffered the same scorching problem as other extract brewers. The simple solution for me was late additions. After steeping grains, if any, heat water up to ~150°, remove from heat, add about 10% of your extract, and continue the recipe as instructed. About ten to fifteen minutes left in the...

Might be helpful to tell us what part of the world you're from.

That's my uncle.

When visiting local taprooms/breweries, I always look at beer names and wonder how they came up with them. Some are pretty obvious, others are not. The names can be funny or punny, but rarely embarrassing. However, I would be too embarrassed to name my beers anything of the sorts. Idle Robot...

Hey! How about larger lagers? I'll take two!

Ahhh... that checks outs. Makes sense too. In that case, I have no recommendations.

I am the world record holder for the worst name giver guy in the universe. I literally have beer names for my house beers like "Beer drink", "Amber Bamber", "Mmmm, beer", and "Cluster f**k". The last one is a Cluster S.M.a.S.H and I can't even take credit for the name. I need this whole AI...

Like higher ABV or batch size? You could just order two of the same kit and or add ABV booster to your order. Corn syrup/sugar can do the same thing though.

+1 for the Plaato system. With a keezer, they should fit just fine. The only complained I've heard about them is the temperature feature. My kegerator fits 3 kegs fairly snug so, unfortunately, the Plaato system was out. I made my own Plaato-like scales. Obviously, it requires some DIY, but no...

Okay.. I have a new favorite.

The one that is still open.

Naaaahhh... *kicks tires* these fellers have a bunch a miles left on 'em.

I'm not as concerned about prices as I am about homebrew supply places closing. I was spoiled with being able to pick grains up after work a few doors down or it only be a 5 minute drive to get some stuff on the weekend. Online is okay for some things, but geez...the shipping.

If you re-use them you'll have something to hand down to the grandkids.