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Brand new 5gal barrel, french oak, med toast. Bottle of Makers Mark in barrel after initial conditioning. Aged one beer in it. After I was finished, I rinsed it out once and filled with water (as per the instructions) for storage. I noticed a bunch of white gunk inside after a few weeks. When I...

Brand new barrel, french oak, med toast. Bottle of Makers Mark in barrel after initial conditioning. Aged one beer in it. After I was finished, I rinsed it out once and filled with water (as per the instructions) for storage. I noticed a bunch of white gunk inside after a few weeks. When I...

Any problems here? I can't get it off. I'm sure vinegar would work, but is it even necessary?

I think SWMBO might get a bit cold, but hopefully she'll understand when she can see her own breath that there are more important things going on in the office (fermentation room).

Im a people person. And while I dont take the info directly from the engineers to the customers (my secretary does that), I do ensure that everything has a TPS cover sheet on it.

Who doesnt like air conditioning? Most will argue that if they dont have it, they find work arounds. Whether you put fans around your house, or drop a small a/c unit in your bedroom or even window mount, the bottom line here is important: In warm climates (my house has been 85/90 here in...

Thanks gents. Order placed.

I have a kegerator that will fit two C kegs. What kind should I get? I plan on buying a couple of kegs, but which type is better? What sort of equipment (quick disconnects etc.) do I need? I havent found a good diamgram or list of thing I will need to use. I have a CO2 tank and standard 1/2...

:off: Once your automated brewery is complete, you'll have to work up an automated label maker that comes up with clever names and designs all by itself Nice gear.

Im brewing this one right now and I used the wyeast smack pack, no starter. Lots of action for a few days and now barely anything. Wonder if the yeast was not enough for this high G beer? (I'm still new to the game so help out if you have tips)