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  1. birvine

    Taking Notes?

    I keep track of the process and ingredients. Then if I hit on anything great I can replicate exactly. B
  2. birvine

    Newbie's "when 2 drink that beer"?

    Just a comment for better readability - please open up your paragraphs with spacing rather than one run-on paragraph. Makes it a bit tough to read. B
  3. birvine

    Deal or No Deal!

    Wow - huge deal! B
  4. birvine

    Kona Brewing

    I spoke with a small Canadian craft brewer and they had a similar national security reaction when I asked about their hops. I guess we'll all sleep safely tonight! B
  5. birvine

    What size hole saw to use on a SS kettle when adding a weldless kit?

    I'm not sure if you're drilling SS or aluminum, but for my aluminum pots I drilled a little small, then filed to fit so I wouldn't end up with a gaping hole. B
  6. birvine

    looking for some advice

    What was the FG you were anticipating? B
  7. birvine

    What are the best slit batch ideas?

    Wheat beer + wheat with fruit. B
  8. birvine

    pin or ball lock corny kegs...which is best?

    I sold all of my gear a few weeks ago. With ball-lock kegs it was REALLY easy to sell them. Not sure if pin lock would have been as easy. B
  9. birvine

    10 steps to rookie brewing :)

    Don't use a heat belt unless you're using it in a cold room. You want to ferment at around 60. B
  10. birvine

    Crystal Malt

    Colour and flavour because of changes in caramelization of sugars. B
  11. birvine

    looking for some advice

    No. I think it will be fine. By the way, next time ferment around 60. 68-69 might be a bit high. B
  12. birvine

    Uh-oh... advice?

    I'd say not. It will be different but should be fine. Others will pipe in, but you might be able to add some pre-boiled and cooled water to bring it to proper sg. B
  13. birvine

    RJS Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

    Well, after completely halting my beer-making a few weeks ago and selling all of the beer-related gear, I gave a lot of thought to trying wine again. I tried it in the nineties but it was pretty crappy stuff. I think I can attribute that to cheap kits and not really knowing anything about...
  14. birvine

    Fruit Additions

    1. I have done batches with raspberry in the secondary and have used 1-2 lb per gallon. 2. By adding it to the secondary, the alcohol should control any issues. Research it, but I think Campden tablets are another precaution. 3. What I did was rack through a pre-boiled strainer to remove any...
  15. birvine

    Full Boil Question

    Because you might not want it that bitter. B
  16. birvine

    Just a hello

    Good afternoon and welcome to HBT. This site is excellent, and if you are not already there, a Canadian perspective can be found at: http://www.canadianhomebrewers.com/index.php B
  17. birvine

    Wine Kit Recommendation?

    A few days ago I was reading up on the 'En primeur' kits. Do you find that you have liked the other EP kits as well as the Valpol? Brent
  18. birvine

    Wine Kit Recommendation?

    As far as I can discern, cheap kits = sub-par kits. B
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