Brew Books.

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:24 pm

mumblecrunch wrote:One thing I have seen people talking about is using the FoodSaver Canisters for jars. This apparently has the advantage of letting you re-use non-mason jars (e.g., spaghetti sauce or salsa jars), the kind that come with a pop up seal. You apparently put the whole jar with lid into the canister and then vac-seal the canister. Note that this probably takes a little longer because you're evacuating a larger volume, but it does add some flexibility.

Interesting, thanks for the tip! I'll have to try this one out. The only issue would be getting every bit of residual aroma, etc. out of the jars before using them, which can be tricky depending on contents.

LiverDance · Post by **LiverDance** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:38 pm

I just use a carbonator cap with pop bottles to store all my hops. Use hops put on carb cap, purge oxygen then place normal cap on. Easy stuff, and the hops hold up great.

akr71 · Post by **akr71** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:43 pm

LiverDance wrote:I just use a carbonator cap with pop bottles to store all my hops. Use hops put on carb cap, purge oxygen then place normal cap on. Easy stuff, and the hops hold up great.

Cool - I won a carb cap with a silver medal. Now I know what to do with it... if I can find the damned thing.

Celiacbrew · Post by **Celiacbrew** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:49 pm

LiverDance wrote:I just use a carbonator cap with pop bottles to store all my hops. Use hops put on carb cap, purge oxygen then place normal cap on. Easy stuff, and the hops hold up great.

In case you want to try this with non pellet hops. You can cut the top off the pop bottle and seal it in a bag.
http://lifehacker.com/5653113/seal-plas ... ottle-caps" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

LiverDance · Post by **LiverDance** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:57 pm

We should really start a HomeBrew Hacks thread and make it a sticky

pet lion · Post by **pet lion** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:43 pm

LiverDance wrote:We should really start a HomeBrew Hacks thread and make it a sticky

Fantastic idea!

redoubt · Post by **redoubt** » Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:30 am

New Porter and Stout book... http://www.amazon.ca/Brewing-Porters-St ... VTTXD9AV7R" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Does anyone have this? Is it much different from the Porter book and Stout book in the Classic Beer Style series?

-Keely.

canuck · Post by **canuck** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:58 am

Gordon Strong has a new book being released June 15th.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1938469 ... lecbrew-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:36 am

canuck wrote:Gordon Strong has a new book being released June 15th.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1938469 ... lecbrew-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you order that now, it'll likely ship right away. I got my copy from Amazon a couple weeks ago but haven't had the chance to crack it open yet.

robcoombs · Post by **robcoombs** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:52 pm

jeffsmith wrote:
Jimmy wrote:
amartin wrote:I liked Brewing Better Beer. It had a lot of good ideas for techniques and ingredients, and there's a good section on competitions. However, most of the recipes in there seem incredibly complex, some with like 10 or 12 malt types. I can't taste that many types of malt.
I'd go crazy weighing out a recipe like that.

I especially hate brewing beers with a bunch of different types of hops. Opening 10 different vac pacs of hops and resealing them is a PITA, especially if you need to replace the bag because there isn't enough to reseal!
I switched to mason jars and jar sealing attachment for my foodsaver. Easier to store and less frustrating to deal with.

I know this is an old comment but I had no idea you could use mason jars! Awesome. That'll be much easier.

Toni · Post by **Toni** » Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:39 pm

Keith wrote:Jimmy,
I got this food saver, and Jar Sealer.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0048B ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0000C ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just to add to this thread, this particular food sealer is currently on clearance at Walmart, online only but free shipping. I ordered one mostly because I've always wanted a food sealer.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/foodsaver-v ... 20p/933583" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Mon Jun 15, 2015 4:07 pm

canuck wrote:Gordon Strong has a new book being released June 15th.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1938469 ... lecbrew-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stopping In to chapters tomorrow morning to grab a copy

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:23 am

jacinthebox wrote:
canuck wrote:Gordon Strong has a new book being released June 15th.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1938469 ... lecbrew-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Stopping In to chapters tomorrow morning to grab a copy

Nothing in store...guess I'll have to order online

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:19 pm

Got my father's day gift dropped off by UPS today. .

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:11 am

Nice i have that coming in mail on Monday!

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:25 am

Chapter 2 so far...really good read

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:30 am

Have you read Brewing Better Beer by him? Also a great read. Can't wait to get this one.

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:14 pm

I haven't. .but sure I will

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