Recent content by FloppyKnockers

I used to work for a company that flushed fire hydrants. 'Old' water will gag a maggot. You can't un-smell things.

I kinda had the same question. I would think distilled and purge the oxygen should be good enough.

That's a great idea. I was only using them for emergency (and non-emergency) beer storage. I guess I should have a keg or two of water ready to go.

Uh-greed. The big choice back then was ball lock or pin lock. Many discussions on the pros and cons. Although that dilemma still exists, now we have sub-categories to quibble over.

I've got to admit that I had no idea there were so many brands out there and there would be a following for each. I'm not surprised, I just wasn't aware. My favorite brand is CraigsList. I own several of them.

In your case, it's probably best to keg, chill, then gelatin. It's best to add to cold beer, not beer that's about to get cold. That said, I'm not a fan of clearing in the keg because it can get goopy. If you have the means, adding to the fermenter is ideal.

I like my bagels made with lots of sugar, deep fried, and topped with glaze and sprinkles. I do-nut remember what they call that variety.

My $0.02... You're beer is too good and the gas lines wanted some. Just a theory. I'm no help otherwise

Not saying you're wrong. I'm just saying that's what I do and never had a beer suffer from it.

No way. Now I would like a tip for my contribution.

How ever much is left after removing a bottling wand after filling to the brim is perfect. If filling from a keg, it's a little more forgiving. I aim for the same level, and just set the cap on the bottle for a couple minutes to let the CO2 push the O2 out before driving the cap home.

I know what you're talking about. I describe it the same way. I'm sure there's more to it, but I find that if I force carb, I get the bigger bubbles. If I set and forget, I get the finer fizz. Of course, after force carbing and it sitting on gas for a while, the bubbles get smaller.

Ah, yes! I guess it would be worth while to notice the laws on this. I don't think I ever broke the legal threshold of annual manufacture, but if I did, I destroyed the evidence.

It's official! I just finished a batch of Munich Helles that marks my 500th batch! It had to be my Munich Helles. I thought it was fitting because that was my very first unskilled, fumbling attempt at homebrewing. It was not good at all. I can't even begin to tell you what went wrong. It was...