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  • Quick disconnects.... Started by C_B
    I'm working on my pseudo single tier... Bottom line is I want to use one pump for multiple uses. The ...
    2 Likes Answered 27 comments Most recent by C_BApril 2015Types and Methods
  • Keg cleaning methods/products Started by C_B
    Let's talk about keg sanitation. Not the normal rotation when you float one and are going to refill in a ...
    2 Likes 29 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2015Types and Methods
  • Keg post parts need replaced Started by C_B
    The plastic pieces. They're all nasty and need to be replaced. Even the gas post diptube is plastic. Can ...
    1 Like 22 comments Most recent by JayrizzleSeptember 2014Types and Methods
  • HLT-less HERMs Started by C_B
    This discussion was created from comments split from: Does anyone brew electric? How big of an element?. The idea here is ...
    59 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2013Types and Methods
  • Turbid mash Started by Evan_B
    So, turbid mashing... Have any of you ever tried it? I am really interested in this type of mashing. It's primarily ...
    20 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Types and Methods
  • What do you ferment in? Started by Thym
    What kind of equipment do you use for a fermenter? Plastic Bucket? Glass Carboy? Keg? Conical? Plastic / Stainless? I have used the first three, ...
    51 comments Most recent by C_BApril 2013Types and Methods
  • Microscope for yeast banking Started by Thym
    there has been some talk about yeast culturing and the topic of lab hardware came up. Specifically, stir plates, centrifuges ...
    8 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2013Types and Methods
  • Home breaker panel explanation Started by jeepinjeepin
    Somebody give me an electrical lesson. I'm researching electric brewing and I can figure wattage in relation to amps and ...
    21 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinMarch 2013Types and Methods
  • How many kegs do you have in your system? Started by flyfisherwes
    I'm planning on finding a freezer and converting to a kegerator. Whats a good number of kegs to have ...
    78 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Types and Methods
  • Keggle Upgrades Started by jlw
    I assume I will end up liking my new keggle. So i am going to add some upgrades to it ...
    12 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Types and Methods
  • Keggle or Kettle? Started by jlw
    I plan on upgrading to be able to larger batch sizes at some point this year. I've priced kettles of ...
    19 comments Most recent by ceanntJanuary 2013Types and Methods
  • Anyone use a Stainless Steel False Bottom for the Boil Kettle? Started by jlw If so does it work well in filtering trub? Any problems associated with the false bottom?
    11 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2013Types and Methods
  • Is this dirty or stained? Started by C_B
    The plastic bushing from one of my kegs. I can't tell if it is a stain or something more. Even ...
    22 comments Most recent by C_BDecember 2012Types and Methods
  • Anyone use a Lauter Grant? Started by Thym
    This isn't a very common piece of equipment in the homebrewers arsenal from what I can tell. I'm wondering if ...
    9 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2012Types and Methods
  • I'm done with the IC, which CFC do I want? Started by C_B
    My IC is jacked up. Mainly because it was DIY from the guy I bought most of my stuff from. ...
    8 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsDecember 2012Types and Methods
  • CO2 tanks Started by Fuzzy
    Well, since my little paintball tank is expired and I'd like to upgrade to a bigger size, I've been shopping ...
    33 comments Most recent by C_BDecember 2012Types and Methods
  • Counterflow Chiller Question/Problem Started by jlw
    I used my CF chiller for the first time on my George Washington Zombie Killer. Anyway, I transferred to secondary ...
    28 comments Most recent by ThymNovember 2012Types and Methods
  • Why won't this work once? Started by C_B
    Well? Sure it's missing a lot of things normal to this setup, but all I want to do on Thursday's ...
    30 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2012Types and Methods
  • Plumbing to my pump Started by C_B
    I'm making some hoses for my new pump. I'm going to have a psuedo single tier with one pump. So ...
    Answered 8 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2012Types and Methods
  • Lines for hooking up MLT, pump, HLT and BK? Started by C_B
    Here is my list of hardware: 2 - sanke keggles 1 - 5 gallon MLT 1 - 15 gallon MLT 1 - March pump 1 ...
    9 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2012Types and Methods
  • What pump do I want? Started by C_B
    Daddy is buying something for the brewery for Father's day. I'm going to get a refractometer for suresies. If I ...
    2 Likes Answered 26 comments Most recent by scoobJune 2012Types and Methods
  • Does anyone brew electric? How big of an element? Started by C_B
    What is the "standard" size 240v element for a Keggle boil kettle? It really looks like I can make a ...
    Answered 23 comments Most recent by C_BJune 2012Types and Methods
  • Buying a Refractometers - Advice? Started by jlw
    Any brand to stay away from? Anything special to look out for? At the LHBS they are $100. on Ebay ...
    Answered 13 comments Most recent by C_BJune 2012Types and Methods
  • Keg fermenter questions Started by C_B
    So I happen to have an extra 1/2 barrel sanke keg that came with my used kegerator when I bought ...
    29 comments Most recent by C_BJune 2012Types and Methods
  • Bottling Tips and Pics Started by C_B
    Here is an overview of how I bottle. If anyone has another way or something that makes their bottling day ...
    12 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012Types and Methods
  • RIMS or HERMS? Started by C_B
    I'm in the beginning stages of building a rig. As with all other projects in my life I will string ...
    20 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Types and Methods
  • Plate Chiller Help! Started by frydogbrews
    my birthday money is burning a hole in my pocket and i was planning on buying a plate chiller. i ...
    6 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Types and Methods
  • Corny keg beer line disconnect Started by Benvarine
    I recently started kegging with cornys. My beer line will not come off the valve without a pliers prying it ...
    2 Likes 28 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2012Types and Methods
  • Cheap Brewing Wort Pump Alternatives Started by Fuzzy This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
    37 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2012Types and Methods
  • Plastic Keg Started by Benvarine
    Anyone use or heard of plastic kegs? I saw them in use at a nano brewery in IN. They ...
    6 comments Most recent by BenvarineApril 2012Types and Methods
  • How to clean and sanitize a "rig"? Started by C_B
    Those of you with legit rigs, how do you clean and sanitize the plumbing? All the hard plumbed lines for ...
    14 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMarch 2012Types and Methods
  • Which plate chiller? Started by C_B
    What is the difference between this 30 plate chiller and the Therminator? Other than this one is half the price ...
    Answered 39 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • Carboy, keg, bucket cleaner Started by Benvarine
    Anyone used these things? http://www.williamsbrewing.com/MARKS-KEG-CARBOY-WASHER-P3001C48.aspx It looks like the greatest tool for someone like me who is lazy and wants ...
    18 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • What is your process for building starters from washed yeast? Started by jlw
    How far ahead of brew day do you get your starter going? Do you start with a small starter and ...
    Answered 13 comments Most recent by djsethallFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • RIMS Recirculating Infusion Mash System Started by Thym
    This is one of the "High end" type system configurations. In the next few posts i'll describe the basic configuration ...
    4 comments Most recent by djsethallFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • Disassemble, Cleaning and Sanitizing a Cornelius Style Keg Started by djsethall
    So, here we have a dirty empty keg and a beer. Two things need to be done here. Clean and ...
    36 comments Most recent by djsethallJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • anybody heard of these kettles Started by frydogbrews it looks like the brand is Ballington? pretty decent price, 15 gallon for 170, but unsure about the quality http://spikebrewing.com/product_info.php?products_id=55&osCsid=9ffd2e6563551f9cc8fe24947bec51ac
    12 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • Multi-Stage Fermentation Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
    11 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • Good Price on Cornie Kegs Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from another thread.
    24 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • compact CO2 injectors Started by frydogbrews
    has anyone ever used these compact CO2 injectors? http://www.midwestsupplies.com/compact-co2-injector-ball-lock-fitting-compact-co2-injector.html it would be nice to have a way to take kegs places but ...
    7 comments Most recent by FuzzyJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • Chugger Pump Screeching Started by Thym
    I happened upon this fix on the internets and thought i would share my experience with the community here: Do ...
    6 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2011Types and Methods
  • Keg Priming Question Started by jlw
    If I natural prime, I just add the sugar and seal it up and let it naturally prime? Correct? Then ...
    12 comments Most recent by FuzzyNovember 2011Types and Methods
  • Simple Brew in a Bag Method Started by Thym
    Brew in a bag is one of the simplest all-grain or partial mash methods out there. It only requires a ...
    1 comment Started by ThymNovember 2011Types and Methods
  • 10 Gallon Igloo Setup Started by djsethall
    So, here is a fairly straight forward build. A certain orange box store sells these 10 gallon Igloo coolers. The ...
    7 comments Most recent by djsethallNovember 2011Types and Methods

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