Recent content by Darin

I knew someone would get around to this My company develops this software.

Can you give me ballpark savings? (i.e. a typical AG batch costs xx% of the equivalent extract batch).

Everyone: I appreciate the tips, help, and advice. That's why I'm here asking questions and getting information. I am considering your advice. I'm definitely not ignoring it like you're inferring above. I already stated in a previous message that I don't have room for a dedicated...

OK so you raise a good question. She asked me what I wanted and I told her to get the 15 because I was trying to plan for a future of full boil 5 gallon batches AND probably BIAB 5 gallon batches. I was thinking in a 15 gal kettle I could do all of these brewing approaches: 5/10 gal extract...

+1 On the first time full boil. I have a couple AHS kits on the way and can't wait to try it. Let me know how it goes for you.

I agree there are several things I can do cheaply or for free (and incrementally) to improve my finished product. Since I'm still in the extract realm I want to try full boils and I'll probably start making yeast starters. I think a fermentation chamber is out of the cards since I just got a...

That's funny. I considered that when I posted my question. Having not tried AG yet, to me the less equipment I have to use the better. However, I'm not ruling out using an MLT. Would it be that much more difficult than using the BIAB method?

Yes, I was talking about the Brew In A Bag (BIAB) method. I am interested in trying all grain at some point (not quite yet), but I don't want to put any more money into my setup (at least for now). I have another question and I hope it's not stupid. My wife got me the 10 gal Blichmann...

I posted in another thread about receiving a 10 gallon Blichmann brew pot. I'm still extract brewing with plans on going AG (BIAB) in the future. With this new pot I plan on full boils, but wondered if I could do a two batch partial boil to make 10 gallons of one recipe. Is this possible and...

For now I think I'll start with full boil - extract/specialty grains, but BIAB looks like a direction I might go in. It looks kind of intimidating though. I hear people talk about water chemistry, grain bill size, conversion efficiency, calculating a "strike" temperature, AG boil size...

Thanks everyone for the tips. I appreciate it. I think I'll do a little more looking at the propblem keg to see if I can find the source of the leak and try to repair it.

Thanks for the info on the getting the barb. I'll make sure and order one. I'm also planning on getting the 24" leg extensions. Does anyone know if they are sold as a set of 4 or separately? It seems like they should come as a set but you never know.

Not going AG quite yet. I don't have any of that equipment and really don't have the space. Thanks for the tips and advice though. I really appreciate it.

I got some new equipment for my birthday and can't wait to use it. My wife bought me a Blichmann floor burner with a 10 gal Blichmann kettle on back order. I'm and extract/grains brewer used to doing partial boils. I'm pretty excited to use the new equipment and start on full boils. Now I...

I have a 5 gallon corny keg that refuses to seal. After a bit of checking things out I discovered gas coming from the top seam (right at the line between the black rubberized handle and the beginning of the metal body). Is there any way to repair something like this at a reasonable price? Or...