Recent content by BrewerDave207

I fabricated a new manifold for my mash tun recently, but have yet to mash into it. Thats about 2 weeks away. After using a phils false bottom in a borrowed mash tun with and without a grain bag, I was wondering: Those of you who have manifolds in their MT,do you use a grain bag to prevent...

Hello, I am looking for a fermentap setup, usable (instructions would be nice) I am also looking for a phils false bottom for a 5 gallon cooler and a phils rotating sparge arm for a small cooler Just for some experiments Thanks DS

I got great results by going to Whole Foods and buying their organic apple juice in 1 gallon jugs (apx $7 each), pouring them into a carboy and adding champagne yeast. Turned out very nice, plus I got a few jugs to make small experimental batches of beer, mead, etc I've also bought them 1 at a...

Hey all, thanks for the informative replies. Based on research, videos and suggestions, I now have a mash tun with a manifold. This will definately help me in my quest Thanks again and look forward to more questions

Damn how time flies. I am going to pick up the ingredients for this batch next week and I hope to brew a pilot batch next weekend

I like. Many thanks for the leads

OK so heres the deal: I was given a 5 gallon Igloo cooler, a strainer(looks like a buffer pad) and a phils false bottom by a dude that thought he wanted to brew, but never got around to it. Oh well, my gain. Heres the deal and heres my question: The deal: The cooler is not modified...

Hello all, I've ran through the forums, but haven't gotten the info I need yet. If I've missed something, point me in the right direction. Heres what I want to know: When my nano is complete, I will be servicing a few small accounts. I use corny kegs because of their ease of cleaning...

Who makes a decent small BBT? DS

Time to stop fermentation. Will campden tablets (potassium metabisulphite) work with sake, or is there another preferred method? DS

You are correct kind sir. I've modified the final grav to 1.020, which will still give a nice abv. This one was suggested by a master brewer (as well as yourself) so I will comply with democracy in action (ha) I'm thinking a target mash temp of around 152 or so, hold for an hour minimum then...

So the stories of plastic introducing off flavors has no merit? I'll have to brew another batch and use a bucket for it. Thanks, DS

I'd appreciate any comments or constructive critisism. within BJCP specs: Old Humper A ProMash Recipe Report BJCP Style and Style Guidelines ------------------------------- 19-A Strong Ale, Old Ale Min OG: 1.060 Max OG: 1.108 Min IBU: 30 Max IBU: 80 Min Clr: 10...

OK, I know this is an older thread but I'm hoping someone wont mind sending a reply. What is the best fermentation vessel for brewing sake? I have my first batch in a 5 gallon glass carboy right now. 1st off, it was a PITA to get 3.5 pounds of cooked rice into the carboy. 2nd, it was a PITA...

Bottling tonight. With inefficient transfers etc, final yield was 4.2 gallons. TG was 1.011, a final ABV of 7.8%. A test beer: Prominent orange in the nose, with some honey backing it up. A slight hint of vanilla. Light clove in the taste, barely discernable ginger zing.A little alcohol...