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    Favorite beers

    I have been loving Clown Shoe's beers; especially Tramp Stamp. If I want dark and rich, gotta have a Rasputin RIS.
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    Homebrewers Roll-Call

    Hey hey fellow homebrewers. Q&A: How long have you been brewing? I have been brewing for almost 3 years All-grain or Extract? Primarily All-grain What was the last beer you brewed? Steam Beer Bottle or Keg? both Favorite Styles? Imperial Stouts, hefes, IPA's
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    What do you have ready to drink, and what's on deck for upcoming brew days?

    I have a few beers in the pipeline. I have an American Dark Ale, "Orko". I brewed a clone of Toast but messed up the hops additions and the toasting of the grains (toasted other grains that weren't supposed to be toasted) so I named it Burnt Toast and it is uber hoppy/bitter since I didn't...
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    It's all abou t the wood

    Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A Small tree begins to grow between them, and the beech says to the  birch, "Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?" The birch says he cannot tell. Just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling.  The birch says, "Woodpecker...
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    Insulating a Propane Smoker

    Going to try this. Just as a cautionary advisory; I contacted reflectix and their product is rated for 180F with direct contact to the heat source and up to 250F with 1" of airspace between the heat source. Any temps above these, the Polyethylene will start to go soft.   Did you notice any...
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    Initial Setup and Using the Masterbuilt Vertical Propane Smoker

    Ah, just what I was looking for. Just acquired one of these smokers today (Wait til the wife finds out) for an unbeatable deal and knew there were a few issues with the wood flaring up. With this being the single door model, do yall notice a huge loss of temps when adding wood/water?
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    The Bar challenge.

    A fellow walks into a bar, Notices a very large jar on the counter, And sees that it's filled to the brim with $10 bills. He guesses there must be more than Ten thousand dollars in it. He approaches the bartender and asks, 'What's with the money in the jar?' 'Well... You pay $10 and If...
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    Burgers and dogs will never be the same at my house qview

    Great P.o.C. However, where the heck is the bacon? :)  Bacon may help regulate the hamburger cooking faster as well. Just a thought!
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    Restored My Father's Pseudo-Kamado "Hibachi" Now with Q-View!!!!

    That is some great work you did there. Thanks for sharing. Going tohave to post some pics when you get it fired up and some meat on there.
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    Dry rub suggestions while in Myrtle Beach SC

    Was going to suggest 3 little pigs but looks like you beat me to it.
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    4th of July Disaster

    +1 If you have a defective smoker any large chain hardware store, Kmart, sears will honor it and exchange it out for another. If not Brinkmann def. will. Don't short change yourself and don't give up. It can be frustraing at times especially when you ahve company over. they still ate and the...
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    is this smoker worth $1500??? I like it

    Well the beauty of Craigslist is the price is not set, Low ball and work the pricing out. I would definitely request more pics and post; you know, for observation purposes :)  Nothin' like smoker porn on Fridays
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    MMMMM.....BEER.

    I brew extract and partials. Don't have the gear for AG yet. I iwll get there slowly. Need a kegging sytem before I even get into AG. What can I say, I have priorities.
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    Squirrel and Chuckie engagement announced....

    That looks oh so good. I may have to steal your love from you and get it in my metal smoker of love. Never tried a chuck but now I wanna.
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    Smoking In The Rockies 2011 August 11, 12, 13, and 14th

    Wouldn't miss this!
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