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The http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grow-Hops/ does have a lot of good information about hops, which you should check out. Another thing you can try to help identify the type of hop is to take a mature cone, and cut it in half lengthwise. You can tell if the cone is ripe if the leaves are papery to th...

I personally have had very good luck using the stainless braid for the filter media in my mash tun. Regarding the size of cooler to use, 10 gallon water coolers, or 48 qt or larger cube coolers allow room for high gravity 5 gallon brews but have room for more. In addition, since they are more vertic...