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Glass Carboys
    #8016837 - 02/13/08 09:51 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Any one think of a place to find these locally where they won't be expensive? I can't ever recall seeing one in use. What are these things commonly used for? Thanks.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8016915 - 02/13/08 10:12 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I've always gotten mine at a second hand stores, if your nice they will give them to you for about $15 or you can buy them new any where from 30 to 50 if you look in the wrong place. They are used for making beer and wine and some freaks out there put change into them.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8021352 - 02/14/08 08:14 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

So I found this dude on craigslist that's gonna hook me up with a capper, a bunch of caps, 2 cases of bottles, fermentation locks, hydrometer, thermometer, etc, etc. (Basically everything I need minus ingredients) for $50. I def. should jump on that shit, right?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8021589 - 02/14/08 09:27 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

That sounds like a great deal, you better go get that shit! You have a big (2 gallon?) stainless steal pot to make you wort in right?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8021644 - 02/14/08 09:41 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I was just planning on using my 23 quart presto pressure cooker with no lid to cook in, and my 16 quart to sterilize tools and such. That will work fine, right?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8021674 - 02/14/08 09:51 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

hmm didn't think about using a pc to sterilize good thinking! yeah the 23 quart should work make sure you scrub it and it doesn't have any rust in it. You wouldn't happen to be getting a wort chiller with that would you?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8022293 - 02/14/08 12:38 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Quote:

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the 23 quart should work make sure you scrub it and it doesn't have any rust in it.




Come on now son, give me some credit!

Don't think it comes with a wort chiller, but will check tomorrow when I nab everything. Will snap some pics to post.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8022441 - 02/14/08 01:33 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Sorry I was thinking about my pc, I think its starting to rust and its got water deposits? some nasty stains on the inside. I'll have to start my brew as well but I'll have to hide. Will be waiting for some pics!


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8022558 - 02/14/08 01:59 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Anyone know if corny kegs are traceable?  :wink:


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8026863 - 02/15/08 11:27 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Quote:

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Will be waiting for some pics!





Okay, I did the deal. Below are the pics.

I scored:

(2) Glass 5 gallon Carboys
(2) 12 Packs of Grolsch Style Flip Top Bottles
(1) Bag Assorted Rubber Bottle Gaskets
(1) Red "Emily" Bottle Capper
(1) Copy "New Joy of Homebrewing"
(1) Bag Silver Bottle Caps
(1) Triple Scale Hydrometer
(1) 3 Piece Fermentation Airlock
(2) Racking Tubes
(1) Bottle Brush
(1) Spigot Valve
(1) Plastic Tube for initial Fermentation Blow Off (Not Pictured)

All for $50. I'm comfortable that I got a good deal, what do you think?






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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8026870 - 02/15/08 11:28 AM (15 years, 11 months ago)

And if you look above the back beer bottle box in the first picture, you'll see an ectoplasmic orb, which must mean my garage is haunted.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8027174 - 02/15/08 12:48 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I believe I have the prequel to that book and its a good book, I;d recommend it. Ghosts are good for keeping contams out so its good thing. When are you going to start brewing?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8027277 - 02/15/08 01:14 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Yeah that book was published in 1991. I've got "The complete joy of homebrewing-third edition" which is an edit and republish of the original, put out in 2003. I've read the whole first part about the first batch and all, just waiting to brew my first beer before I read the rest.

I'm actually hoping to start sometime either this weekend or next week. Just depends on when I can get some ingredients(The only thing I'm missing) The closest homebrew store is an hour away, and I don't even know what kinda beer i want to brew yet. (thinking wheat to start) Just gonna do it the easy way and get the ingredient kit though, the one that all you have to do is brew and combine. I actually just picked up a partner in crime today though, so hopefully i'll get ingredients this weekend and get started.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8027470 - 02/15/08 01:53 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

hah, that partner in crime i mentioned wants to start with a fruity wheat beer.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8027539 - 02/15/08 02:11 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Do both? I'm going to do an apricot or pumpkin for someone, and a pale ale


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8027543 - 02/15/08 02:14 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Yeah he wants to do a cranberry wheat beer. I don't really care, just want to get the first batch knocked out. Any thoughts on a decent wheat kit that will have all of the ingredients I need? (Obviously minus the cranberry)


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8027567 - 02/15/08 02:20 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I'm debating between

this one: ttp://morebeer.com/view_product/18328/102178

or

this one: ttp://morebeer.com/view_product/18350/102181

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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8027638 - 02/15/08 02:38 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I'd say American Wheat for the cranberry because it sounds like a rather simple beer without a complex flavor, and the other one sounds like it'd be a good beer kit thats easy and has a good flavor depending on your taste in beer


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8027661 - 02/15/08 02:42 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Do you think I could get away with just boiling cranberries in the wort, then straining?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8027759 - 02/15/08 03:16 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

nope if you boil fruit, it will turn to jam and you'll have a murky beer. Go with fresh fruit, wash'em good, then drop them into carboy and pitch the yeast. thats pretty simple way your suppose to put them into a nylon sack and some other stuff but I haven't done it yet


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8028308 - 02/15/08 05:29 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Do you split them at all or anything, or throw them in there whole?


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8028484 - 02/15/08 06:07 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

I think it would be fine to split them or quarter them, I'd imagine it would depend on the texture of the fruit that you put in it.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: magicbastard]
    #8028495 - 02/15/08 06:09 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

word, will snap pics and keep you posted...now i just have to get homeboy to spring for the ingredient kit...


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8028556 - 02/15/08 06:26 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Do some research before you use cranberries, they have something in them that inhibits yeast from budding, you will probably want to put them in later in the process if possible. I found out the hard way I made some apple cranberry wine and it stalled out, the yeast doesn't bud so what you start with is what you have and the yeast dies of old age. I added some more yeast to finish the fermentation.

Edit: Eh, I could be wrong I couldn't find anything with a google search.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: falcon]
    #8028591 - 02/15/08 06:34 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

werd mang, ty. I'da been pissed!


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: GoodbyeOrb]
    #8028611 - 02/15/08 06:38 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Beers have a lower alcohol than wine for the most part, so you may get away with it by starting with more yeast.


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Re: Glass Carboys [Re: falcon]
    #8028644 - 02/15/08 06:44 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Just read a couple recipes, it just seems like people add them 2 minutes before end of boil, but no other changes to normal process.:shrug:


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    #8028677 - 02/15/08 06:50 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Yeah, I looked at some recipes too, doesn't look like it matters when you're making beer.:thumbup:


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