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I've entered a handful of competitions and the score sheets always have had a spot for bottle notes with no associated points and indicated that bottle inspection does not impact scoring. "Judge the beer not the bottle" and all that. Is that not the norm?

I've had success with this "quick shot of CO2" method: Fill a bottle to the desired level turn off the tap (always forget this at least once) lower the bottle so just the tip of the straw is in give a little shot of CO2 which empties the contents of the straw into the bottle, returning it to...

A little off-topic due to lack of fermentation, but if anyone is looking for a cheat shortcut: Into a corny keg, add: 33.8 oz (1L) 190 proof Everclear or 80 oz 80 proof vodka 50g sugar 50g stevia 16g citric acid 1.5g salt Top with water. Shake to mix. Connect to 25 psi CO2. Give it a few days...

Things I've learned in the three months since I started the thread: Blow-off tube is dead simple for brews where I don't want pressure. Unscrew the gas connection, remove both it and the dip tube, store them in a glass filled with sanitizer from the brew day, use a hose over the threads into a...

When you bottle for submission do you bottle extra so you can taste what the judges are tasting? I'd recommend at least one extra that you pour on the day of judging and one you open for reference when you get your score sheets back. This also allows you to do a direct compare between keg and...

Wow ... that is a really simple, yet elegant, solution. I really appreciate the suggestion!

My concern is the poppet getting clogged on either side. Maybe that is unwarranted ... especially since I have all the parts to do just that on-hand.

I've been looking for a recipe that is similar to Free Will's Scarecrow which is an Autumn Spiced Wheat Ale. I hadn't found anything so I figured I'd try to combine two recipes that individually have given good results and I think they'd combine well, I just don't know the particulars of the...

I've been trying to find ways to "simplify" brewing. My most recent attempts have been fermenting and serving from the same corny keg. I fill up to the weld line and start with 10-12 psi to seal things up and let it ride. This has been great because when it is close to done I can ramp the...

I get to pick the variety and schedule of beers available on tap at home.

Small world ... I brewed the same last night using one of your versions. Single 90min infusion at 148-150F. I'm trying some new techniques to see how they pan out, mainly because I really want to streamline my brewing process. I chilled to 85 F and then let sit overnight to get down to room...

Don't let them know about yeast farts bread, bacteria infected milk yogurt/cheese, bee vomit honey, or tree sperm pollen.

I decided to do a "cold brew" of sorts and let the spices soak in 6 oz of pomegranate juice in the fridge for two days before being strained and adding 4 oz to the keg prior to racking. The 2 oz left behind were to keep the spices that settled in the jar out of the keg. A little less than a day...

It wasn't as much "forgot" as kept pushing it off. I just started cold crashing my winter warmer in prep for kegging and realized I need to finally deal with the spices. It is a 5 gallon batch and I am supposed to add a quarter teaspoon each of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I was considering...

That would be great! I'll PM you.

In theory, yes, but both my USB-C units stopped recharging after one or two uses. Really annoying because my older micro usb models still work fine. Luckily I have a battery charger that fits the cells in the units and they aren’t soldered in so I have to remove them each time. I put reference...

You could also see if something like this could be modified for your purposes: https://www.amazon.com/Strainer-Hairdresser-Adjustable-Stainless-Clamps%EF%BC%882pc%EF%BC%89/dp/B078S1ZGMZ It slips over the faucet ... I swear I saw someone else on HBT that used something similar (which is why I...

First thing to try is see how easy/difficult it is to remove the head. If it is a PITA or otherwise annoying you might want to come up with a different solution. If it is easy, unscrew it and bring it and your metal disconnect fitting to a hardware store and look for a plastic piece that will...

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