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#957507 bar upgrade

Posted by jeffdj on 27 February 2012 - 11:18 AM

I'm finally getting around to updating my bar to complete my basement finishing project. Had the last week off, so I began making what will eventually cover the chest freezer. My plan is to have it be a walk up bar, where the kegerator is against the back wall and surrounded by nice cabinetry. It will take some time, but wanted to share what I've accomplished so far.Here is the original bar. I started by putting casters under it so I can pull it out of the cabinetry to change kegs, etc.Posted ImageNext I made the front from oak ply and oak 1x4sPosted ImageThen I made a rail by shaping two 1x4's and gluing them together, then much sanding. I shaped the bigger cove by dragging the 1x4 across the table saw blade using multiple passes and raising the blade each time. Something I've never done before, but am happy with the results (considering how much I'd have to spend to buy the rail premade)Posted Image Posted ImageAnd here is what it will somewhat look like assembled. I plan to use a dark finish to match the floor of the basement. I am waiting for my new drip tray (which will be flush mounted) to arrive before I can go any further.Posted Image Thanks for looking!Jeff


#978163 A Biologist St. Paddys Day

Posted by BlKtRe on 19 March 2012 - 08:21 AM

Pretty good.....


#945124 Wait for it........... [SNPA now in cans]

Posted by MolBasser on 13 February 2012 - 07:07 PM

TA DA!httpss://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/396214_322815277764418_100001078441563_908719_513447938_n.jpgMolBasser


#2292708 Any of you guys in the FB German Brewing group see the latest?

Posted by Brauer on 27 April 2016 - 04:31 AM

Well he is old ;)

My only qualifications are that I am a biochemist, I am interested in the technical aspects of brewing, and I've been drinking German beer in most corners of (West) Germany for 40 years. I'm not sure if I can add anything that hasn't been said, though.

As a scientist, that paper is the presentation of a hypothesis, perhaps a literature review, but it is impossible to evaluate since there is no data presented to support the hypothesis. Formatting it to look like a scientific paper is a bit misleading. It doubt it would pass peer review, which is almost always required for a scientific paper.

I wonder which DO meter they are using, since they usually have an upper limit of 120°F. I didn't see that noted and your materials and methods have to be identified to evaluate a claim. The fact that this goes against established practices means that there is a higher threshold of evidence required. Science works that way because there is such a large body of evidence that this is not required.

I actually use a lot of the techniques they cite. I don't worry about others. I question worrying about inletting water when the malt itself is full of oxygen, for eample. I'm sure that German breweries try to minimize oxygen, but I doubt they are adding sulfites.

Concerning the short shelf life, German breweries are often fanatical about getting their beer to taps quickly, like IPA brewers in New England, because they feel that beer starts to lose flavor as soon as it is made. Shortening the time to tap is one rational for rapid Lager fermentation schedules. They are also obsessive about tannin, which is my pet hypothesis, along with freshness, for what could be a big part of that subtle, elusive malt character famous in some beers. I suspect that those using the Augustine's yeast have figured out that yeast strain is part of that, too.

But I am not in the camp that believes it takes magic to get that quality. I know there are a lot of mediocre Lagers in the US, but I've had some spectacular ones. Notch Pilsner and von Trapp Helles are great commercial examples that I have been able to have fresh. I think I've made good examples of German styles and Caveman made a Pilsner that I thought could stand with some of the best I have had (I have no idea how many Pilsners I've had in Germany, maybe less than 25, since they aren't as common as Helles and Export).

Sorry to be so long-winded,


#2201673 What is my home brewery worth?

Posted by djinkc on 01 January 2016 - 03:21 PM

All I can tell you is I sold 2 three gallon kegs recently - $65 each.  Fives aren't worth nearly that from what I hear.

 

If you can store it for a while I would suggest you do so.  I quit for a long time and wished more stuff had been saved.




#976303 mod request - word filters

Posted by BeerBomber on 16 March 2012 - 05:39 PM

I think we should just be able to use the words. But that's me.


#929667 Recommend your pH meters here...

Posted by beach on 27 January 2012 - 06:03 AM

I have a Hanna Checker, and it's garbage.

^This, constant re-ca;ibration, bought a new probe, same thing. I went to colorphast strips and the meter is gathering dust. YMMVBeach


#903308 how do you decorate your keezer/kegerator?

Posted by 3rd party JKor on 01 January 2012 - 02:13 PM

I decorate mine with dried beer stains and blue painters tape for tap labels.


#900671 No More No More Broken Siphons

Posted by Genesee Ted on 29 December 2011 - 11:37 AM

eff you dad! you got me a white iPhone! I wanted the SWAGMAN SS siphon!


#3081533 Something that may be nothing in my process

Posted by djinkc on 05 June 2020 - 04:09 AM

If you drink your beer faster oxidation becomes less of an issue.




#2859631 the official dry hopping filtration thread

Posted by HVB on 04 January 2019 - 12:28 PM

I've gone up to 5 oz. of pellets with one.  That may be puny compared to you.

5 is a good starting point ;)




#2645190 Coming back from a break

Posted by djinkc on 14 October 2017 - 01:11 PM

I find the water book a great soporific.  You can learn everything you need to know about water in a much more understandable format by reading the water knowledge page at Bru'nwater.

 

I made it to page 29 in March 2016.  Still on page 29.




#2528659 Yeast ideas, one yeast for three beers

Posted by Stains_not_here_man on 23 March 2017 - 11:30 AM

I'm kinda impressed, picked up a smack pack of 1450 today at my LHBS. Mfg date 08Mar2017...


#2418459 May I have your attention... introducing the Trub Trapper!

Posted by SchwanzBrewer on 03 November 2016 - 05:36 PM

Only really helps if you do inline chilling like I do. Don't want debris in the chillers. It's something like that, a higher placed dip tube, or a grant. 




#2332780 30 Minute boil - follow up

Posted by HVB on 23 June 2016 - 08:18 AM

Thanks for the followup report!  I have to say I'm not too surprised by your results.  At PNWHC last year I sampled an IPA that supposedly had a 20 min. mash and a 20 min. boil.  It was an outstanding beer.  I intend to try that one of these days.

 

I think for me it was getting over the mental stumbling block that was the 60 minute boil ( 90 for Pils malt  :frantic:) that seems to be drilled into my head from early on and then listening to Jamil on the BN podcasts latter on just saying again that the boil times are needed and "good for beer." I am glad for your post about the 20 minute beer and some others that helped me move this way.  I love brewing and I love beer but with other family and life commitments saving a bit of time is very helpful.




#2330929 Mid-Atlantic States Homebrew Campout

Posted by matt6150 on 20 June 2016 - 05:27 PM

In other words just wipe your vag and get there!


#2265847 Post a picture of your pint...

Posted by Bklmt2000 on 21 March 2016 - 07:41 AM

My Mosaic/Columbus IPA, absolutely delish:

 

Mosaic-Columbus%20IPA%202016.jpg




#2191731 The case for session double IPA

Posted by positiveContact on 16 December 2015 - 11:41 AM

it can't really be "session" at that ABV.  that is just a very hoppy IPA.




#1017283 FWH with a batch sparge - 2 questions

Posted by denny on 24 April 2012 - 11:27 AM

Who told you they need to be in there for an hour? Your timing is fine.They do add measurable bitterness, but it tastes less biter than it measures. Since we drink our beer, not measure it, it all works out. The bitterness they add is very mellow.


#1004043 How satisfied are you with the beer you brew?

Posted by MtnBrewer on 12 April 2012 - 11:27 AM

Now taking orders for t-shirts with that slogan. :lol:

The best one I ever saw was: "I Brew Beer, Now Take Off Your Panties". I have that bumper sticker on one of my beer fridges.