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I'm sure many of you have heard about the raid on Resurrection Ale House, Local 44, and Memphis Taproom late last week. Here is some updated info from philly.com.

"Citizen complaint". Hmmm . . .

And this part:

"Among the brands that the State Police reportedly sought during its raid was Pliny the Younger (emphasis added), recently named the No. 1 beer in the world by Beer Advocate, a popular online beer-rating site. The ale is made once a year

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Thanks, Natalie for sharing this idea with me. Worked great! Now I want to share it further.

It's simple and inexpensive. I think I spent $12 altogether, and that included two each 1 and 5 gallon mesh bags. The pics show it over a 10 gallon pot using the 5 gallon bag.

Mesh bags (in paint sprayer aisle)

Collar

Clamp

Length of PVC

I use it to both steep my grains and to add hops to boil. Shown brewing a partial mash Rye IPA. Once grains steeped I sparge

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Had the occasion to visit Nodding Head Brewery at 1516 Sansom and McGillin's Olde Ale House last Friday while in… Continue

Been tto Yards a time or two. Nice space! Now serving some food, too. If you get down there, let Tom know you're an ALEien! And take the brewery tour if it's available.
For some reason the link I've posted is not showing. Sorry . . .

Hey, ALEiens.
Good day to blow off holiday prep and brew 'em if you got 'em. Otherwise, a great day to kick back with some good home brews. Stay safe, all!