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Kael’s Orange Hef

Posted on May 27, 2011 by RJ

This was a commemorative brew to celebrate the addition of a new member to the BrewChatter family! An all grain take on Sam Calagione’s Blood Orange Hefeweizen from Extreme Brewing by Sam Calagione. For 5 us Gallons in the keg … Continue reading →

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Product Review: 5 Star 5.2 Stabilizer

Posted on April 8, 2011 by RJ

Afternoon Friends! This weeks product review is 5 Star’s 5.2 Stabilizer. We recently used this stuff in our mash for the first time after reading reviews, forums and watching our good friends use it. After that, and after seeing their … Continue reading →

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Brew Day Rye PA turned Rye Double IPA

Posted on April 1, 2011 by RJ

Hey All! This last weekend we brewed a Double IPA with rye that was supposed to be a Rye PA. First and foremost, let me tell you what NOT to do in your brew day! If you calculate out the … Continue reading →

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Brewing with Friends

Posted on March 21, 2011 by RJ

Goodmorning All! This past weekend, we had the pleasure and opportunity to brew with some friends who are leaps and bounds ahead of us in the homebrewing world. While we tend to rely on gravity, manpower and other free but … Continue reading →

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Cut Open Kegs

Posted on February 1, 2011 by RJ

Hi All! Today I wanted to wax eloquent on using “modified” kegs for brewing. This is a very common practice, and can be a very inexpensive way to gather a solid system able to brew ten gallons of just about … Continue reading →

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Gravity VS Technology

Posted on January 27, 2011 by RJ

Hi Friends! I was thinking about brewing and technology recently. It’s amazing to me how many different ways there are to brew, and how ingenious some of these systems are. From brewing a concentrate and back-filling to hit your gravity … Continue reading →

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Product Review- Weld-less Spigots

Posted on January 25, 2011 by RJ

Hello Team! This week I wanted to review a product that many homebrewers use that don’t have access to welding equipment or expertise. That’s right, friends, the good old Weld-less Spigot. Even if you can’t get a hold of something … Continue reading →

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Brew HA HA, Reno 2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 by RJ

Goodmorning All! Well, after a long and fulfilling weekend drinking every single beer that is distributed in our area, I’m beat! The following Saturday I had plans of packaging ten gallons of love, doing chores and getting right back on … Continue reading →

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Igloo Cooler Mash Tun

Posted on January 1, 2011 by RJ

Hi Everybody! This weeks Product Review is going to be the Igloo ten gallon beverage cooler used as a mash tun. As I’m sure you’ve seen from the pictures, that’s what we use here at BrewChatter. We just happened to … Continue reading →

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Five Star Star San

Posted on December 14, 2010 by RJ

Hi Friends! This weeks product review is all about sanitation, one of the most important components in making good beer. What do you use to sanitize your carboys? Your implements? While you have a few different options, I personally prefer … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: brewing

Kael’s Orange Hef

Product Review: 5 Star 5.2 Stabilizer

Brew Day Rye PA turned Rye Double IPA

Brewing with Friends

Cut Open Kegs

Gravity VS Technology

Product Review- Weld-less Spigots

Brew HA HA, Reno 2011

Igloo Cooler Mash Tun

Five Star Star San

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