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by Sláinte!
Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Equipment for auction
Replies: 1
Views: 5478

Equipment for auction

Recently I've been alerted to the existence of several beer-related items on http://www.equip-bid.com. A quick search for the word "keg" today reveals not only kegs but some kegerators, and a Perlick 6-tap tower. I'm not in the market for any of that at this time, but it might be a worthwh...
by Sláinte!
Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kansas Homebrew Legislation
Replies: 5
Views: 10414

Re: Kansas Homebrew Legislation

Does anybody know why Wyldewood Cellars Winery opposes this?
by Sláinte!
Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Brewing Articles
Replies: 107
Views: 5133032

Re: Interesting Brewing Articles

I've been trying to brew a good chocolate beer for years now. Yesterday I went to buy a 6 pack and came away with this.. My chocolate cravings were completely sated! If you're a fan, you will want to try http://www.boulderbeer.com/distributor-support/shake-chocolate-porter I had Ommegang's "Ch...
by Sláinte!
Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keezer builds? Bring me your pics and ideas!
Replies: 7
Views: 15579

Re: Keezer builds? Bring me your pics and ideas!

Oh man, that would most certainly suck. Good eye on that photo, Matt. To add to Matt's grumblings: Another thing that sucks - and I have done this on more than one occasion - is when you install a freshly cleaned faucet, hook it up to a keg, and receive the unpleasant greeting of instant beer flow. ...
by Sláinte!
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rubber conditioner
Replies: 2
Views: 6499

Re: Rubber conditioner

Phoenix wrote:Armor All® Gel

Gobb it on and wrap it in a trash bag to keep it from drying out. Leave it for a few days. Works great!
I've used it to transform old rock-hard windshield gaskets for re-use.
Great! I will check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
by Sláinte!
Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keezer builds? Bring me your pics and ideas!
Replies: 7
Views: 15579

Re: Keezer builds? Bring me your pics and ideas!

I have a kegerator; I posted a photo of my setup on the Guild's Facebook page. It was posted back on January 28th so you'll have to scroll down a while to find it. It's a side by side fridge with custom shelves that are covered in galvanized steel.
by Sláinte!
Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rubber conditioner
Replies: 2
Views: 6499

Rubber conditioner

The kegs I own were well-used (loved?) when I bought them, so every time I wash or handle them the rubber tends to blacken...everything. Can someone recommend a good product for conditioning the rubber?
by Sláinte!
Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Duvel buys Boulevard
Replies: 1
Views: 5531

Duvel buys Boulevard

A coworker alerted me to a NY Times article about Duvel buying Boulevard. Not sure if this'll work, but here's the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/18/busin ... hyGF3w6AXA
by Sláinte!
Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Brew: Mixed Results, Suggestions Welcome!
Replies: 8
Views: 13724

Re: First Brew: Mixed Results, Suggestions Welcome!

Did you use the corn sugar straight up or did you make a simple syrup with it first?
by Sláinte!
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Keg O-rings
Replies: 4
Views: 8753

Re: Keg O-rings

Frank - Thanks for the offer. I need to get a supply of spare o-rings for all of my kegs such so that I don't get in this predicament again. But since I brew with Rob and he has o-rings...

Rob - I'll get some dip tube o-rings from you when we keg. Thanks!
by Sláinte!
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Keg O-rings
Replies: 4
Views: 8753

Keg O-rings

I disassembled some kegs this evening to clean in advance of kegging on Tuesday (6/18) evening and found that one of the dip tube o-rings is damaged. Does anybody have some I can buy? If you have a collection of other keg o-rings available, I'd be interested in buying more, even poppet valves. If it...
by Sláinte!
Mon May 13, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Cooking Recipes
Topic: Recipes from May meeting
Replies: 1
Views: 10428

Recipes from May meeting

I would greatly appreciate having the recipes to the following two snacks that were brought to the May meeting:

1. Salty Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats
2. Caramelized Onion & Guinness Dip

I must have them! :bounce:
by Sláinte!
Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woes with leaks and aeration
Replies: 9
Views: 14272

Re: Woes with leaks and aeration

I found the culprit(s). I changed out the o-ring dip tubes and now there are no more leaks. I think I was not able to get enough StarSan shot up underneath the posts and that is why I could not see any bubbles.

While I was at it, I changed the lid's o-ring, too.
by Sláinte!
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woes with leaks and aeration
Replies: 9
Views: 14272

Re: Woes with leaks and aeration

Matt wrote:And you're sure it's not the QD that's got a bad gasket or something?

Matt
I tried two different quick disconnects, each with its own picnic tap attached. One of the QD-PT units was being used without issue on a different keg. The same problem manifested itself with each unit.
by Sláinte!
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woes with leaks and aeration
Replies: 9
Views: 14272

Woes with leaks and aeration

I am having a problem with one of my kegs. It is a pin lock keg; I bought it (used) near the end of last year. It was holding pressure when I bought it and I did not take it apart for several months. At that time, it was still holding pressure. After a thorough cleaning and sanitizing I filled it wi...