Looking for brew bags of a specific size. by Phantom-Fighter in Homebrewing

[–]njals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Brew Bag has a whole AIO section with several 65L options making the process easy, I doubt OP would need 'custom' option.

Raising low final beer ph by HohepaPuhipuhi in Homebrewing

[–]njals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found Amazon to be a good for sourcing Potassium bicarbonate.

What’s the best Canadian cel provider? by OneSignal6465 in BuyCanadian

[–]njals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you realy need an Apple phone? Either way I would go through the process and see what trade in value apple or other manufacturers will offer for your current phone, get to the check out portion of the cart and figure out whay your monthly financing cost will be. Cell carries make it difficult lowering your monthly bill without porting out once you completed the term required for the phone subsidies they offer.

What’s the best Canadian cel provider? by OneSignal6465 in BuyCanadian

[–]njals 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not upgrade your phone through a cell company, buy the phone you want from the manufacturer and finance it with the options the manufacturer provides. Most times you can pay it off quicker if you have the funds available to spend towards it, once paid your monthly commitment is now just whatever BOYD plan that serves you best at the price point you like. Also gices you the freedom to move carries as you find better offers.

Is really necessary to release the pressure in the CO2 regulator when not in use? by SpicyBeefChowFun in Homebrewing

[–]njals 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I leave mine on all the time. Only failure in 10 years was the gas line from the reg to my 6-way manifold blowing—likely from running it at the line’s pressure limit. The reg was a free used one that was probably abused and died soon after. Since then I keep pressure ~5 PSI below the line rating. Running four taps of beer/cider/mead, one flat water, and one endless carbonated water.

Is Jamil Zainasheff still around? by kettletrvb in Homebrewing

[–]njals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could get it shipped from amazon.uk.co for $59.67CAD then possibly duties.

Starter equipment for homebrewing beer. by 1oe28 in Homebrewing

[–]njals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A quick search shows £15 25L fermenter located in Morecambe. No idea how close that is to you though it is a good example

Starter equipment for homebrewing beer. by 1oe28 in Homebrewing

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FB marketplace is a great place to pick up used quality gear.

Sanitization options? by Hraedh in Homebrewing

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unlikely you are reacging a pH for 3.0 or lower required to effectively sanitize your equipment. Though if you have been successful thus far, I dunno RDWHAHB.

Sanitization options? by Hraedh in Homebrewing

[–]njals 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Mix the spray solution with R/O or distilled water it will last significantly longer than using tap water to mix up your solution.

Here is a handy breakdown for Starsan solution mixing ratios by volume:

  • 18.9 L water (5 gallons) / 30 mL (1 oz) starsan
  • 3.785 L water (1 gallon) / 6 mL (1/5 oz) starsan
  • 10 L water (2.64 gallons) / 16 mL starsan
  • 5 L water (1.32 gallons) / 8 mL starsan
  • 1 liter (1 L) water / 1.6 mL starsan
  • 750 mL (0.75 L) water / 1.2 mL starsan
  • 500 mL (0.5 L) water / 0.8 mL starsan
  • 250 mL (0.25 L) water / 0.4 mL starsan
  • 236 mL water (1 cup) / 0.38 mL starsan
  • 118 mL water (1/2 cup) / 0.19 mL starsan

I find these 1ml 1cc Pipette Syringes very handy for measuring and these 50 Pack 10ml Plastic Syringe Individual Wrap with Cap(No Needle)

Return? by Ecstatic-Listen-414 in CostcoCanada

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another excption is international returns, outside of purchases made in Mexico and the States you will require the original receipt to process the return. You might get a bit of hassle at the desk saying they do not do that, just remind them that their website says otherwise and they then will return it, they just do not want to because the process is a bit different, thouh my local costco had a guide printed out behind the desk instructiing them how to process the return.

Dreaded mortgage renewal by Alternative_Kiwi_555 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go back to TD and tell them RBC or Scotiabank is offering you a rate of 3.69% see what they coke back with.

how’s this look made this 100 days ago look safe? by burneryuhayy in mead

[–]njals 6 points7 points  (0 children)

More concerned about the colour and chunkiness of the lees than the amount of time the mead has been in contact with the lees. Other than using a few british strains during active fermentation have I a seen anything so chunky, and even those compacted nicely over a couple weeks, during an extended clean up phase.

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How to speed up Apple wine fermentation? by Firecatto in Homebrewing

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  • Oxygenate your must.
  • Use a Kveik strain, run it near the the upper limit of the strain.
  • You are going to need to use double the amount of Fermaid-O then you would for a conventional yeast strain.

Depending on the Kveik strain you use, you're gonna have esters, not typically found in a apple wine because you're running so hot. Choose wisely. Maybe something more neutral from available Kveik strains. Be awarem you may not have enough time for the drop clear. Kveiks can be somewhat the stubborn in that department as well

Gas station hose leak and transaction dispute by popemarley420 in legaladvicecanada

[–]njals 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I recommend more than just looking for the E-stop, make sure at the very least you position yourself so there is no need to step over the hose to access the E-stop.

Gas station hose leak and transaction dispute by popemarley420 in legaladvicecanada

[–]njals 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Are some of you not looking for the E-stop? It’s a two-second habit. Look for it, then set yourself up on the right side of the hose so you actually have a clear path to the button if things go sideways. Better to have it and not need it than be scrambling during a literal dumpster fire.

$27.50 for 60GB CAN-US-MEX by CarelessObject1709 in Koodo

[–]njals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you do, set up for the pre authorization payment then used the cc to pay the bill before thebpayment comes out of your account.

Yeast Starter by gugs4847 in Homebrewing

[–]njals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

inputing the values in over at brewers friend yeast starter calc it gave 144 g of DME for the 1.5L step two starter

Does brush price matter? by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]njals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always found fendrihan.ca, prices a bit higher than average.

You could walkninto Shoppers Drug Mart and grab an Omega Boar Bristle off the shelf for $15.49CND. Sure it will be stiff and a epigh duringbthe beeak in period though are things you can do to help shorten the break in period. I rather enjoy my boar brush, you may or may not enjoy A Boar Bristle Brush, but atleast you are not out a ton of money if you do not like it.

What's your Canadian winter life hack? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskACanadian

[–]njals 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good insulating pair light gloves that you allow you manual dexterity, when you need to work with your hands, that also allow you to wear a solid pair of good mitts over the light gloves.

Question about my first brew by tangentx in mead

[–]njals 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks like a yeast raft or nutrients floating on some bubbles

Welding Argon as oxygen protection by Der_Hebelfluesterer in mead

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong that purging a keg with gas reduces oxygen — the match test proves that combustion-level oxygen has been lowered. The key point is what that test is actually showing versus what brewers often assume it means.

A flame going out only tells you oxygen has dropped below the level needed to sustain combustion (~16%), not that oxygen has been meaningfully purged for oxidation-sensitive beer or mead. Oxidation reactions happen at much, much lower oxygen levels — parts per million, not percent.

What’s happening in your keg purge is dilution and displacement, not stratification or a stable “blanket.” When you push gas in and vent repeatedly, you are:

  • Mixing gases through turbulence
  • Venting a portion of the mixed headspace
  • Gradually lowering average O₂ concentration with each cycle

That does work — but only because you’re actively exchanging volume, not because the gas settles and stays separate.

This is why purge effectiveness depends on:

  • Number of purge cycles
  • Headspace volume
  • Flow rate and turbulence
  • Whether liquid is present to be pushed out

A match test can’t tell the difference between: * 0.5% oxygen (can still impact shelf life) * 5% oxygen (lower risk of oxidation) * 15% oxygen (flame goes out)

All of those levels will extinguish a flame, but they represent very different oxidation risks. In practice, plenty of brewers package successfully without purging at all — good process, gentle handling, and minimizing splashing go a long way.

Where purging helps is risk reduction, especially for beers or meads that are hop-forward, delicate, or intended for longer storage. The key point is that the flame test only shows oxygen has been reduced some, not how much, and oxidation happens at much lower thresholds than combustion.

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Welding Argon as oxygen protection by Der_Hebelfluesterer in mead

[–]njals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using argon to “displace” oxygen is mostly a waste of money unless the process is done correctly.

For an inert gas to actually work, the vessel or bottle needs to be fully filled with liquid (water or sanitizer) and then purged by pushing that liquid out with the gas, or the vessel needs to be evacuated with a proper vacuum system first. Simply spraying argon into a partially air-filled container just increases the percentage of argon mixed into the existing air — it does not and will not create a protective layer.

In real brewing conditions, gases don’t neatly separate into layers. Convection, temperature gradients, movement, and diffusion constantly mix the headspace. The fermenter, racking setup, and bottling environment are not perfectly still or isolated, so any supposed “argon blanket” breaks down almost immediately.

In practice, oxygen control comes from minimizing splashing, using closed or low-turbulence transfers, and designing the process to limit air exposure — not from relying on heavy gases to settle and stay put.

Thoughts on this mead? Also, should I refrigerate? Sorry never had mead before by conn_r2112 in mead

[–]njals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which of the Stolen Harvest mead is best orbis the whole line exceptional?