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James L. Thalacker (Jim)
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  • Van Meter, IA
  • United States
  • October 1, 2010
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James L. Thalacker (Jim)'s Discussions

Dopple Weizen Recipe Ideas

I looking to make an big weizen beir. For conventional hefe beir, the OG would be near 1.050 and use 1 oz (at 1 hour) of noble hops.At 1.075, or maybe even 1.100 what hop additions might I consider…Continue

Tags: dopple, weizen, hefeweizen, additions, Wheat

Started Mar 16

Sparge Arm Ideas
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I have a 96 qt cooler used as a mash tun. I currently tee into the top of the cooler lid and out to two arms about 12" in length (made of 1/2 in PVC).  Along the bottom of each arm there are two rows…Continue

Tags: efficiency, mash, arm, sparge

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Determan Mar 18, 2011.

Magnetic drive pump ideas
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I looking to incorporate a pump into my brewing system and am writing to solicit ideas about brands and features.I believe what I'm looking for is called a magnetic drive pump.  Feature I believe I'm…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Osier Mar 4, 2011.

Dry Hopping - How long should hops sit in secondary before bottling?
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Dry Hopping - How long should new hop additions sit in secondary before bottling?  I've recently made an IPA (generally followed the Piley the Elder recipe). I'm looking for recommendations for…Continue

Tags: Ale, Pale, IPA, hoppping, Dry

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Lehmer May 14.

 

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Gary Lehmer replied to James L. Thalacker (Jim)'s discussion Dry Hopping - How long should hops sit in secondary before bottling?
"I normally dry hop for 2 weeks but Have also left them in the keg untill empty, Normally 4 weeks until its empty and did not have any off flavors. ( that was with whole hops) but most of my dry hops are pellets."
May 14
Thomas Ocken replied to James L. Thalacker (Jim)'s discussion Dry Hopping - How long should hops sit in secondary before bottling?
"The last (5gal) IPA I made had 4 oz of dry hops (whole and pellet mix) and I left it on hops in secondary for 6 weeks.  Was absolutely amazing.  No real grassy flavors, just a little spice with smooth citrus and florals.  I guess…"
May 14
James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Matt Melcher's discussion 2012 Workshirt order
"Please change my order to  "
Mar 20
James L. Thalacker (Jim) updated their profile
Mar 19
James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Matt Melcher's discussion 2012 Workshirt order
"Sorry for being a hard-head, I cant see the PDF."
Mar 19
James L. Thalacker (Jim) posted a discussion

Dopple Weizen Recipe Ideas

I looking to make an big weizen beir. For conventional hefe beir, the OG would be near 1.050 and use 1 oz (at 1 hour) of noble hops.At 1.075, or maybe even 1.100 what hop additions might I consider to accommodate he higher gravity and better balance the recipe. ( I'm thinking 1 oz (at 1 hour) of noble hops, 1/3oz at 45 min, 1/3oz at 30min last 1/3oz at 15)THANKS!-jim-See More
Mar 16
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James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Matt Melcher's discussion 2012 Workshirt order
"Color: Light Grey (what colors are available) Size: XL  Embroidered: Yes  Name: Jim Tha"lager""
Mar 16
Andrew Gross left a comment for James L. Thalacker (Jim)
"Jim, Thanks for inviting me as a friend.  I am looking for a recipe to use up a bag of fresh hops.  Any ideas? Thanks Andrew"
Feb 28
James L. Thalacker (Jim) commented on Torrey Johnson's event IBU Christmas Party
"RSVP for 4 total Jim (Member) & Sara Thalacker Jeff (Member) & Lori Wells"
Nov 28, 2011
James L. Thalacker (Jim) left a comment for Paul Wanderscheid
"Good morning Paul, I want to subscribe to the Brewing Mag can I sign up next month as well?   PAX -jim-"
Sep 27, 2011
James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Keanan Ludeman's discussion JCHH
"I could help pour if you'd like the help."
Sep 19, 2011
James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Keanan Ludeman's discussion Maris Otter needed
"I have nearly 30 lbs"
Sep 19, 2011
James L. Thalacker (Jim) replied to Torrey Johnson's discussion Club Shirts
"not the sweatsedo, the logo.   :) "
Apr 29, 2011
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Apr 9, 2011
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IBU Monthly Meeting at El Bait Shoppe

October 17, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Ahhhctober! AHA Club Only Competition - Hefeweizen - BJCP categories 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D. Brewer of the month is Brian Sabus with an Octoberfest.See More
Mar 20, 2011
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IBU Monthly Meeting at El Bait Shoppe

September 19, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Fall brewing is upon us. Andy Groomes is the brewer of the month and will bring something from category 23 - specialty. Should be something exciting. Brew topic will be about water treatment. See More
Mar 20, 2011
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Profile Information

Extract or All Grain?
All Grain
You've been brewing beer since?
September 1, 2003
Favorite Beer Style?
Alt - Baltic Porter
IBU Memeber Since?
October 1, 2010
First Beer Brewed?
Oktoberfest

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At 10:55am on February 28, 2012, Andrew Gross said…

Jim,

Thanks for inviting me as a friend.  I am looking for a recipe to use up a bag of fresh hops.  Any ideas?

Thanks

Andrew

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