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The needle valves will control the burners individually. I open the tank valve and the "normal" regulator, then use the needle valves to actually control the flames.

The burners dont come with any valves when you order them as just the burner. The regulator hose has a valve and that will stay in place - that will be the hose between the tank and the black pipe. I probably could just run a regular hose but I already have it so I dont need to spend money on a...

Damn, @OneHoppyGuy - your message inbox is full. Tried to message about custom short flexible hose.....

Awesome!! Thanks!!

Tons of info out there, none of it seems to be what I need. I am working on plumbing my new stand and have a couple questions. I plan on using standard 1/2 black pipe running to 2 large bayou classic banjo burners. One: will the general design I have attached work? Basically a center pipe...

Ive been brewing ~4 years and have never used it! WTF is wrong with me?? Anyway, I have a pound of em in the freezer. Its on like donkey kong....

Also, I emailed the brewery about Naughty Sauce, here is what the brewer responded with: "Good morning! For Naughty Sauce, no the coffee beans are not golden in color. If you use 2-4oz of fresh roasted ground coffee per 5 gallons, after fermentation, you'll get some deliciousness without a huge...

Brewing a Golden Stout today! Excited to see how it turns out.

Reviving from the dead! :) What color did this recipe turn out? What coffee did you use - do they make a lighter colored bean? Anyone else try/modify this recipe? :mug:

Is there harm in letting the "sparge" sit for another hour? Tannins?

I want to put together a partigyle for the upcoming St Patties holiday. Thinking a Strong Scottish ale with first runnings, and an Irish Red with second. First Grain Bill: Maris Otter Malt (40.55%) Vienna (40.55%) Munich I (7.37%) Crystal 60 (5.53%) Special Roast (5.53%) Chocolate...

Awesome! You guys rock. Just booted up that podcast, checking it out now!

Cool thanks. If you think of the named of the books you recommend let me know

Hey gang, either my google-fu sucks, or there is not a lot out there for homebrewers on using wood barrels for aging and souring. Couple of questions, and if you have any other tips, tricks or processes that you can think of, please post! I want to start using a barrel for sour aging. It...

Thanks for all the comments guys! Yes, it is 90 minutes to heat up the HLT to about 180. Just one small element that plugs into 110v outlet. Yes, I batch sparge. I just dump in the required volume to get me to my pre boil target, stir like im mad at it for about 5 minutes, recirculate until...