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Here’s a video I whipped up when I made my own wort chiller. Parts cost me about $42. Not bad considering that retail (before tax and/or shipping) runs about $60. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8xRGYnwEt8&feature=youtu.be]
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When I was looking for a new burner I stumbled upon this utilitarian looking burner it was for me, with the BTU’s (72,000/hr) to back it up. This looked strong, rugged, and simply made. And at first glance, the Anvil Forge Burner had it all for me.
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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnjrobEFA7k] If you haven’t read my post about cleaning bottles (and more importantly the ordeal) let me tell you, it’s an bug task. However I recently got tipped off to a great way to get off labels. Using Oxi-Clean! Here’s what I did: Add 7 scoops of Oxi-Clean (I used store brand stuff) to a 5-gallon…
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As I’ve mentioned before this blog is set up for more my purposes to document how I’ve brewed so this way I can use it as a reference. If you enjoy reading this…great. OK, let’s go: About an hour ago I tested the beer inside of my Mr. Beer kit (see entry here) and all…
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This past Sunday marked a year since I’ve been brewing. I just want to tell you first and foremost it has been a great year. Homebrewing beer has been so rewarding for me on so many levels.
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I have to admit it, last week I had to try my brew. Although Mr Beer suggests 1 week of fermentation, it recommends 2 weeks.
