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02-09-2007, 09:08 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Water with Beer
I have a bunch of beer that is past its prime. I know that its good to water grass with it, but will it be better than using water on the banana plants?
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Re: Water with Beer
If you get them drunk, they might stumble and fall on you. That would not be a pretty sight.
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Re: Water with Beer
We make our own beer and pour the must (stuff that's filtered out after fermenting) on the lawn. I've never really seen it have any affect. We also pour earthworm castings all over everywhere so it's already well fertilized.
Maybe I just don't see a difference because of the amount of other fertilizer it gets. Also I've never poured beer on my bananas. If it were ever to get close to getting old... Well, I guess I'd just have to throw a "We Have Surplus Beer" party. It's hard enough to keep a supply for our friends. I couldn't imagine brewing some for my plants. Although the most intelligent intoxicated conversations I've ever had were with my plants. Go figure.
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Re: Water with Beer
Send the beer to Norway
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Re: Water with Beer
I didn't rinse the bleach I used to sanitize the carboy well enough, hence bad beer. Its not drinkable unless you are 15 so I would hate to completely waste it. I guess after a while your bound to get lazy somewhere. We call the stuff left after fermenting trub.
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02-12-2007, 05:23 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Re: Water with Beer
you need to build a stil...that's the best use of a bad fermentation!
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Re: Water with Beer
Wish I could, but its still illegal, unless you have a permit to make fuel, and you have to posion it.
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Re: Water with Beer
umm right, exactly fuel...I wasn't suggesting you make cheap grain alcohol...
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Re: Water with Beer
Couple of copper pots and some copper flex tube, good "fuel" in no time. Its great to keep you warm too.
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Re: Water with Beer
I think when it's available, i'll buy one of those mr. distillers...
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Re: Water with Beer
I wouldnt water the Bananas with Beer maybe something you dont want in your yard and here is Why.
I was told Beer is awesome for plants . so i watered some tomatos with it . well the second day wow i could tell a difference the third day they where all gone . Slugs and Snails Galore. Slugs and snails love the beer and ate my plants because the Smell Attracted them to it . POUTS i love Brandy wine Tomatoes and i have no clue where i can get the old Fashioned ones again. i always saved seeds . jm2cents Tammy |
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