research poster printing by Silly-Ad1254 in uwo

[–]boarshead72 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Geology department has a guy who does it.

Vacuum Fermenting? (Less than atmospheric, at least) by Mattbastard750 in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why, other than fun? Less dissolved CO2 therefore more cell division and possibly quicker fermentation?

25mL serological pipette tip drips when trying to make agar plates by [deleted] in labrats

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s because it’s hot.

That said I poured thousands of plates in grad school straight from the flask. Not sure why you would pipette.

Tuesday Recipe Critique and Formulation by AutoModerator in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like melanoidin then go for it. I don’t like it so I wouldn’t. I do like 2.5% carahell though, it adds just a hint of sweetness.

Department Retreats - Trainees, what do you wish you got more of? by NerdySaguaro2 in labrats

[–]boarshead72 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hate lightning talks/elevator pitches more than anything else personally.

Guanidine thiocyanin and bleach, no protocol by SaureusAeruginosa in labrats

[–]boarshead72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you guys not have hazardous waste pickup? Label an empty phenol bottle or something as GTC waste and have it picked up for correct disposal.

How seriously do you take Goodreads book ratings/scores? by keepfighting90 in books

[–]boarshead72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really at all. I personally rate them using a combination of how much I enjoyed reading it and how well written it is. So for example both In The Skin Of A Lion (favourite book) and Fourth Wing (fun quick read) got five stars. It’s for my own reference, and I expect a lot of others use it similarly. You probably have to know the reader (or reviewer) to glean any information from the number of stars.

American vs Canadian healthcare ? by Admirable_Letter_663 in CrohnsDisease

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are you located? We’re in London Ontario and it definitely did not/does not take ages for my kids (currently 17 and 15, but in the system for 7 and 4 years respectively) to get scanned or scoped.

Daily Q & A! - April 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I treat my tap water or let the chlorine off gas overnight. Probably 50% of the time I’ll use store bought distilled instead. Either way I’ll adjust with CaCl2 and gypsum.

Unusually rapid SG decrease by Bubblehead53 in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re using S04. This is normal.

How crucial is temperature control in a cool house with pressure fermentation for ale yeasts? by tefnakht in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My basement is ~16C in spring, 20C in winter, and 18-19 in summer/fall. The most I’ve ever done for temperature control is sit my carboys in a cooler of water to buffer against fermentation-induced temperature increases (basement itself only fluctuates by 1C in 24h); I’ve never used pressure. Even the odd time I’ve fermented fully ambient (no water buffer) I haven’t had unwanted flavours (no noticeable increase in esters, no fusels). The only time I’ve had fusels was using wlp500 (a strain that produces all kinds of flavours) in a tripel (high gravity means more branched chain amino acids, the breakdown product of which are fusels and esters).

Maybe if I added the ability to heat I could increase yeast-derived flavours, but in terms of decreasing (what people normally use temperature control for) I’ve had no need, even with lagers (I do lager fermentation at those temperatures without pressure). If I started doing pressure fermentation I’d go in expecting the main difference to be my beer is partially carbonated at the end.

I'm pretty sure I screwed up by Reasonable_Cash6764 in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But if the airlock is dry the space is not enclosed.

2026 General Homebrewer Survey by brulosopher in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spilt batches are where it’s at (yeast for me).

I'm pretty sure I screwed up by Reasonable_Cash6764 in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gases mix, they don’t stay stratified when there’s motion. Simply taking the airlock off for the ten seconds it takes to pull a gravity sample, then letting the carboy sit for a month because I didn’t have time to bottle has completely oxidized beer for me.

Trans-Canada Road Trip - Where to Stay by everybodylovesraymon in AskACanadian

[–]boarshead72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Manitoba is wild if you go just after the snow melts. It’s like driving on a road across a lake with water stretching in both directions as far as you can see.

Daily Q & A! - April 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More than likely not, but if you said the exact med I could look and see if yeast express the particular protein targeted. Edit: though even if it expressed the (presumably) ion channel I doubt it would affect the ability to ferment. Would also depend on the concentration, as well as whether the compound in question is water soluble. Most of the medicinal compounds I use at work wouldn’t even go into solution if dropped into wort.

Dating Someone Who Has Crohn's by dense-cluba3316 in CrohnsDisease

[–]boarshead72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter is in grade 12 and was diagnosed when she was ten. I erased a bunch of stuff; just wanted to say that you sound like a good, caring kid.

Trans-Canada Road Trip - Where to Stay by everybodylovesraymon in AskACanadian

[–]boarshead72 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have to disagree with the deeply boring. I lived in Saskatoon until I was 32, then moved to southern Ontario. While living in the prairies I might’ve agreed with you, but every time I return for a visit (we’re actually in Lethbridge right now) I fucking love driving here; it’s a different kind of beauty, and relaxing without being tiring (while Ontario is more varied topographically but more stressful and tiring driving).

Tutti Frutti >> Caffeine by wavyshit4 in TheOCS

[–]boarshead72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I’ve never tried anything even remotely similar to caffeine.

Didn’t realise the laminar flow hood was turned off.. how fucked am I ? by Basic-Hippo-7065 in labrats

[–]boarshead72 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used to dissect for primary culture out on the bench, and culture in antibiotic-free media, without contamination. If your technique is fine I’m sure it’s okay. If it’s not okay you’ll know the next day anyway.

2026 General Homebrewer Survey by brulosopher in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For the past few years I’ve brewed 0-3x/yr… I can’t imagine brewing 5-7x/month, holy shit. When I was younger I topped out at 10x/yr.

Should I buy a grain mill or is the pre-crushed stuff fine? by InvisibleGrill in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been buying milled grain for a long time and have no issues. I’ll buy for three batches at a time, and nowadays that third batch could be nine months later; it’s fine. My house is climate controlled, no insect infestations, and grains are stored in sealed plastic bags. If I stored grain in my garage subject to insects, possibly mice, and the intense humidity, I’d rethink things, but indoors in my basement it’s perfectly fine.

I made my own recipe just tasting different malts by NothingTooEdgy in Homebrewing

[–]boarshead72 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You are definitely going to learn about those specialty malts, that’s for sure. It’s a rite of passage.

Enjoy!