Brewcommune

These are renowned for bad joints leaking down refrigerant. I just repaired a 180 bottle version of the same thing. You can clamp a saddle tap to the low side and add R134a (should be R134a anyway) and it'll come back to life. Takes a good while to bleed back down again. Mcmaster Carr has the taps a...

I used to get gas from California Tool and Welding. They would fill you bottles so no swap. They used to have a location in Riverside, not sure if they're still there.

Doing pretty well here. The kids are their mom's problem until next Friday, so it's pretty just peaceful with the puppy here. Which I guess I never mentioned. Jess and I got a golden retriever, Jake, and brought him home Jan 25. This was a few days after that... He's a lot different now! https://ww...

Robert wrote:Thought I would post this for anyone interested, not a competition per say but a fun event.
http://tustinbrewery.com/news/13753562

The post says 2013. Guess TBC needs a new web person.

While I have not used honey malt, I hear reports that 'a little goes a long way'. Maybe jward can give you a hint on a good ratio.. I used it like crystal malt. You probably only want 1/2 to 1 pound for 5 gallons. Derrin uses it in Bee's Butt and may have something to add. I like honey malt at abou...

lars wrote:Paid...

Like a bad penny, I've turned back up!

Cheers!

Always good to see you Lars!

47 Hops is blowing out all inventory at $4.47 a pound. https://47hops.com/buyhops

Seems like a pretty good deal.

FWIW: They were recently bought out by owners of several other long-time peninsula service establishment owners. Their goal is to breathe some new life into the place via making some much needed and neglected repairs and then get back to focusing on brewing great beer there. Sounds like they're look...

Second on the quad seal for the dip tubes. It's a square profile oring.

I think it's great! It'll be a good start. Last time we tried something like this we debated it to its literal death.

BrewMasterBrad wrote:Can't make this one. Nursing a torn rotator cuff and I'm all drugged up.

Doh!! How'd you pull that off?

backhousebrew wrote:Paid
(Yep, I'm still alive and well)

Was hoping to see you at the holiday party! Glad you're good.

If I were considering a spiced beer, especially something with such a strong herb like sage, the first person I'd reach out to is LexusChris. I was going to say that snarky commentary is reserved for only those who have brewed in the past 10 years! :lol: But, I see that you've recently earned back ...

If I were considering a spiced beer, especially something with such a strong herb like sage, the first person I'd reach out to is LexusChris.

I might actually make this for a bit.