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    boil time ?

    Ok so I haven't brewed in a few years.....trying to get back into it. I brew 10 gallon batches. Just wondering how long it takes to get it to a boil.....I am guessing 13 gallons with outside temps at around 50-70 f. Thanks jack
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    Plums

    Hey all.....I have made a few mead's before but it has been quite awhile. Anyway I am a Bee Keeper so I have Honey. I also have a plum tree that never gets eaten. I would like to make a Mead from them. Anyone have a recipe for a plum mead ? I am looking for something simple. Thanks Jack
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    Try mead again

    Ok so I made a mead about 10 years ago.....Didn't really like it. I brew quite a bit of beer so thought I would try Mead again. I am a Bee Keeper so have plenty of Honey. Thinking about trying to make a Lemonade or lemon/lime type Mead. Thought I would make a simple Honey water Mead and just...
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    Yeast Nutrient

    Just wondering what Yeast Nutrient you like for mead ? or does it matter ? Thanks Jack
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    8 year old mead

    So was cleaning up the other day and ran across a corny keg full of mead I brewed about 8 years ago (That is what the tag says). You think it is still good ? It has been in the garage and maybe a max temp of 85. I will open it up soon, was just wondering what everyone thought. Jack
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    Inkbird 106vh

    I am building an HLT with a 2000w 120v element. Thought I was going to use an Inkbird ITC 308 I have...wrong only rated to 1000w. So I have an Inkbird ITC 106vh and a ssr-40da. I am wanting some help wiring this thing. I only want an on/off switch and and a plug for cord to element. Pretty...
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    HLT?

    Kind of thinking about building an HLT with an ice chest and a water heater element. Just wondering how well they hold up. Any other info you have to offer would be great. Thanks Jack
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    220/Heater element ?

    Ok, so i am gathering parts to try my hand at electric brewing. #1 want it to be safe. I got most of the wiring in my head but am unsure where the neutral (220 3 wire) goes at the heater element ? (5500) Is 3 wire ok of do i need to use 4 wire so I can ground the pot ? I have searched and read...
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    Thread depth

    Thinking about diving into an electric set-up. Just wondering if someone can give me the thread depth on a 5500 water heater element ? I like 10 gal batches and my BK is 1/4" thick so just wondering if there will be enough threads. Thanks Jack I am sure this is the first of many ?'s
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    Boil kettle ?

    So I am rebuilding my burner for my boil kettle and was wondering how far from the pot should the burner be ? I will make it adjustable but looking for a good starting point.....Thanks Jack
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    Centennial Blonde

    First brew in a long time. brewed 1.1.16.....Poured first today....Really good. Jack
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    Gas

    So i just put 2 5 gal kegs on gas (c02). At about 38 deg. I have it set to 30 lbs for now. What is the best way to carb these kegs? not real pickey just want good drinkable beer. Thanks Jack
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    whirlpool refer?

    I have a whirlpool refer.....I use it for a fermentation chamber....I need to drill a hole in the side.....anyone know if there is any thing in the sides i may hit? Thanks Jack
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    New years 2016

    Haven't brewed in 4,5 years. New years day I am going to start again....going for 10 gal of a blonde ale. Don't know why I ever stoped.it is like learning all over but at least I still have my stuff. Wish me luck...I will need it....lol Jack
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    Recipe help please!

    Ok I am looking to brew tomorrow and can't seem to find a recipe that I have everything for. Looking to brew IPA/APA or? Don't really want to high gravity but kind of hoppy. Here is what i have maybe someone can help me. Grain: 2 Row-Pacific Northwest Premium. From MoreBeer Caramunich...
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    Columbus?

    Anyone grow Columbus/CTZ? Just wondering how well they grow. They are 1 of my favorites so I have 2 comming. Thanks for any info. Jack
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    fermentation temp?

    I am going to brew a 10 ag tomorrow. it is kind of warm here 90+. I have no way to keep my temps down other then a ice water bath. I will be using s-04 Can I get some ideas on a good way to keep cool? I have a big tub and lots of ice. Thanks Jack
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    Hops?

    Just wondering how the crop is looking this year? I have been picking my own but also looking to buy. seems not alot out there. I like to buy by the pound but not to many offering that much. Any ideas where to look? Thanks jack
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    Pale ale?

    OK I have only brewed a few AG batches (10 GAL ea.) I have some 2-row and some hops, What can I brew with this? Would this be called a pale ale? Just wanting to use what I have. Thanks Jack
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    buying grain?

    Just wondering where everyone is buying there grain? Shipping seems to be a deal killer. I just ordered a Monster mill so I want to buy grain by the sack. Thanks for any help. Jack
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