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    Submersible pump

    I would recommend getting the largest pump you can for the price. My first pump was not enough because the chiller restricts the flow. They usually have 2 or 3 flow rates within a $10.00 price range. Get the largest you can.
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    Freezer fermentation control

    During fermentation there is a lot of churning in the fermenter so the difference in temperature is minimal. I set the controller to a 1 degree tolerance so when the temp gets 1 degree above setting the refrigerator comes on and cools it down within a few minutes. Everything is pretty stable...
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    Adding Fruit flavor to beer

    If you want to add to the secondary I would use fruit juice so all of it would make it's way to the keg.
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    Adding Fruit flavor to beer

    It is actually less. For a 5 gallon batch I add one can of puree which I think is 48 oz and 16 oz of cranberry juice. I shorten the water by the same amount so 5.5 gallons goes into the fermenter. If you are just adding puree I would use 64 oz. I've done more and done less, but have settled...
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    Adding Fruit flavor to beer

    My holiday Cherry beer has about 15% puree that I add at fermentation. It has a noticeable cherry flavor, but does not overpower the beer. I noticed that the puree had a lot of pulp and skins, so a week or two in the secondary may not be enough. You might try the primary where the yeast can...
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    Any Wine Makers Here?

    Well the verdict is in. The wife does not like the premium wine any better than and mid range kits. We've only done this with white wines, but I think I'll save the money in the future.
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    Spent hops

    Thank you. I wonder if the hop plants would like them?
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    Spent hops

    Does anyone use the spent hops in their composter or garden? I throw the grain outside and the deer eat it up within a couple days. Looking for something to do with the hops.
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    Any Wine Makers Here?

    I decided to go for a premium wine on my next batch as the wife is getting stale on the everyday stuff. I was surprised that Label Peelers has by far the best prices. Thanks for the tip.
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    Any Wine Makers Here?

    I used No. 7 corks and they leak. I moved to No. 8's and they seem fine for everyday wine that you will drink within a couple months, and they go in fairly easy. If you want to keep them for long term No 9's are probably the way to go.
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    Original Gravity Way Lower Than Anticipated

    Was the grain crushed? Did you squeeze the bag after rinsing? Did you have expected volume of finished beer?
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    Any Wine Makers Here?

    You can start doing beer wine hybrids to use up the wine. I've done several and they are really good.
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    Any Wine Makers Here?

    I made the Wineexpert Pinot Grigio several times and it is quite good. The white wine kit is only about $80 and turns out better than store bought wine, and it is very easy to make, compared to beer. I started with a lower cost kit and it works quite well for everyday drinking. I know there...
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    Dip Hopping

    Well I finished the batch and thought I would report. I cooled the wort to 150 deg and then added the hops for one hour. The original article said 2 hrs, but I couldn't bring myself to do that. I then cooled to fermentation temperature and dumped everything in the fermenter and left till cold...
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    Adding coffee or fruit extract to secondary or at bottling?

    For fruit I use 8-9% fruit concentrate. I'm not sure how concentrated your extract is, but 1 tsp sounds lite for a gallon. Make sure it has no chemicals or preservatives, only fruit. I put mine in the primary.
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    S-05 Pitch Rate

    I pitch 2 for a 7% IPA. I believe it depends on volume and ABV. You can use the pitch rate calculator. Make sure you have the minimum plus a little margin. I don't see an advantage of too much yeast, but others can
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    Dip Hopping

    Thank you. I will try it on my next batch.
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    Dip Hopping

    Have you tried this? What were the results?
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    Dip Hopping

    Have you tried it? What was your results?
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    Dip Hopping

    I read an article about dip hopping and am wondering if others have tried this. My understand is you add hops at about 150 degrees after the boil, let it sit for awhile, and leave the hops in during cool down and fermentation. I presume this is in lieu of whirlpooling, but what about dry...

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