Recent content by 502Brews

A few batches ago I quit using the cold plug on my STC controller and just plugged my fridge back in the wall. My heat wrap does a good job of holding the temp (I think better) in the constantly cold fridge. This got me thinking that I could wire up another STC, one to the top outlet and one to...

Has anyone used these? Are they reliable? How easy are they to use?

Thanks for the feedback webby45wr. I actually brewed this recipe all grain with a friend. We made a 10 gallon batch and split it between two yeasts strains. This time around I omitted the zest. I also cut the corriander and paradise grains in half. In addition I increased some of the aroma...

Hey everyone. I would like to get some input troubleshooting a recipe I used to make my first batch of beer. If you don't mind just reading through my notes and giving me any input you have, I would really appreciate it. I started a saison back on 10/21/12 and it was my first beer. I...

Great feedback from everyone. My wife is around and helps on brew days but moving that much liquid is at best hazardous and I think some other means of cooling it down is going to be necessary. I have to say, I think I will try the no chill method. I may buy a wort chiller but I've been I...

Hello everyone. I'm just making the move from partial mash brewing to BIAB and bought a new 62 qt Bayou Classic Stainless Steel pot to brew my batches in. I decided to go with the 62 qt so I could brew double batches in it. I've got a propane gas stand to cook on and plan to make a nylon...

Hi everyone. Glad I found this forum. I've been a fan of craft beer for as long as I can remember. The usual suspects have just never done it for me. My wife and I just brewed our first beer, a Saison and it's currently fermenting. Anyway, I really look forward to learning from the site...