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The vessel is insulated, which is why I can't add direct heat. I'm wondering if a 20 gallon tun is just too big for 10 gallon batches. I thought going larger would give me more options, but perhaps, like shoes, I need a better fit...

Hi. The problem is that the vessel is insulated, so i can't apply heat. I'm aware of starch conversion principles; I was curios whether anyone else had this issue, or if there's just too much headroom. I have a work around solution, but it's cumbersome...

Hi, kids. I recently upgraded to a 20 gallon Ss Brewtech mash tun, and I'm having trouble maintaining mash temp. I normally do 10 gallon batches, but in the summer I will do an occasional 15 gallon. Has anyone else had trouble holding steady temps in a bigger MT? I can't apply heat like I could...

Hi, kids! I recently picked up an Ss 20 gallon mash tun, and I can't get that rascal to hold temperature without resorting to HERMS... Anyone have any tips??

Hey, kids! I need some advice regarding dry hopping in a unitank... I just finished a 10 gallon batch, but lost about 3 to hop sludge mess.... How would Vinny get 10 oz of pellets in a beer without filling the whole cone with sludge?? Should I dry hop in the keg, rather than the tank where I...

Hey, kids.. I have an awesome hefeweizen I just brewed using a SNBC kellerweis clone recipe, and am looking for a great name. Any suggestions???

Howdy, kids! I was in the process of force carbonating a hef in a unitank and stumbled upon this treasure of information. Truly the kind of site for which the internet was designed. I'm looking forward to learn all sorts of tricks and tips to upgrade my craft. Cheers!