tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post9203923035773488827..comments2023-08-03T23:15:42.969-07:00Comments on Counter Brew: Making Great Beer with Common Sense. : A quick rant. David Steltinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-85231703189159205812015-08-26T19:08:05.774-07:002015-08-26T19:08:05.774-07:00Just so you know, you sent me all over the web wit...Just so you know, you sent me all over the web with those links!<br /><br />FWIW, I saw the same thing with photography. The urge to upgrade / add equipment. "If I just add / do this... things will be so much better". There is some truth to that, after all, every step in the right directions helps. But, if you don't have the fundamentals down, the fine tuning isn't going to help much.<br /><br />Have been enjoying your posts.tsheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323329747202636284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-83369369515405532652015-08-26T11:40:50.991-07:002015-08-26T11:40:50.991-07:00I get that. I paid for my school too, It was real...I get that. I paid for my school too, It was really more about priorities than work ethic. And FlanFlen, I'm with you automation isn't necessary but it is bad ass, and cool, and more consistent. My philosophy in general is that you don't have to spend big money to have success brewing. Having said that I am a geek who owns a 1BBL gravity system. But the blog is for everyone. David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-48179517643256378312015-08-26T11:38:10.007-07:002015-08-26T11:38:10.007-07:00Even with loans now, you still have to pay some at...Even with loans now, you still have to pay some at many schools. Thanks for the commentDavid Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-37723553606900681842015-08-26T11:37:21.873-07:002015-08-26T11:37:21.873-07:00Thanks Jay. I agree. 1. Sanitation 2. Temperatu...Thanks Jay. I agree. 1. Sanitation 2. Temperature Controlled Fermentation 3. Correct (notice i didn't say huge) Pitch Rate of Viable Yeast. 4. Wort Production. 5. Sanitation These are the keys to home brew success.David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-38003613228967016512015-08-26T11:28:23.707-07:002015-08-26T11:28:23.707-07:00Dan, Thanks for following and for commenting. The...Dan, Thanks for following and for commenting. These things were just bugging me. Then I got to the LHBS to buy some 1/2" silicone tubing, and they were reading my blog. Kinda Cool. David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-20563737042844629462015-08-26T09:17:17.921-07:002015-08-26T09:17:17.921-07:00Just FYI, it's pretty much impossible to "...Just FYI, it's pretty much impossible to "work your way through college" anymore.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835809729571942243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-56559468907673632062015-08-26T07:53:41.599-07:002015-08-26T07:53:41.599-07:00This^. I might pay part or the entire tuition for...This^. I might pay part or the entire tuition for the first year. I'm hoping the tuition bubble bursts within the next 16 years for my kids sake. Also, I can't brew lagers without running up my electric bill to astronomical proportions (144sq ft ferm chamber), so I choose not too. Guess I could come up with a more efficient cooling/heating system, but I'd rather spend money to finish my automated brewery. Is automation necessary? Absolutely not. Is it badass? Indeed.FlanFlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729339234369660659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-51615130985287542192015-08-26T05:45:00.036-07:002015-08-26T05:45:00.036-07:00Agreed with everything in your article besides the...Agreed with everything in your article besides the kids education part. I was brought up with the ethic to work and pay for things myself. If my dad was buying a $5k brewing system while I paid for my own college, I wouldn't give two shits. ehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743743352308424537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-40091162507978284192015-08-25T20:11:25.807-07:002015-08-25T20:11:25.807-07:00Good stuff. Is it really that common for parents ...Good stuff. Is it really that common for parents to pay for their kids' education? I took out loans, as did my siblings. Same with my wife and her brothers.Emachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890741371612740664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-76966153567927864192015-08-25T20:11:13.582-07:002015-08-25T20:11:13.582-07:00Good stuff. Is it really that common for parents ...Good stuff. Is it really that common for parents to pay for their kids' education? I took out loans, as did my siblings. Same with my wife and her brothers.Emachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890741371612740664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-26947621425141457122015-08-25T19:25:58.489-07:002015-08-25T19:25:58.489-07:00Thanks for the post, that is a great commentary. ...Thanks for the post, that is a great commentary. It is amazing what cleaning well and a chest freezer(with thermostat) can do for your beer quality! A nice new brewing system should make for an easier brew day, if not, then you are doing it wrong! :)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14853266041407901965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-57648577300881450242015-08-25T19:25:53.501-07:002015-08-25T19:25:53.501-07:00Thanks for the post, that is a great commentary. ...Thanks for the post, that is a great commentary. It is amazing what cleaning well and a chest freezer(with thermostat) can do for your beer quality! A nice new brewing system should make for an easier brew day, if not, then you are doing it wrong! :)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14853266041407901965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-4637330109632461232015-08-25T16:40:58.282-07:002015-08-25T16:40:58.282-07:00Dave, thanks for the laugh. I've been doing th...Dave, thanks for the laugh. I've been doing this for 15 years, I have a pot, stove, and glass carboy. I watch my temps like television. I'd rather give up Brewing than short change my kids education. I just can't believe there are those out there who've priorities so far out of whack.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513205423708363137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-23078469099100455802015-08-25T16:40:53.325-07:002015-08-25T16:40:53.325-07:00Dave, thanks for the laugh. I've been doing th...Dave, thanks for the laugh. I've been doing this for 15 years, I have a pot, stove, and glass carboy. I watch my temps like television. I'd rather give up Brewing than short change my kids education. I just can't believe there are those out there who've priorities so far out of whack.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513205423708363137noreply@blogger.com