Recent content by fc36

Ultrashock, you always want to have a larger MLT than a BK. The MLT and the amount of grain and liquid it can hold are always the limiting factor in a brew system. I am opening a 3.5 bbl brewpub in Chicago and luckily we bought a 4.5 bbl MLT to accommodate bigger beers with high ABV and...

Ultrashock, very nice build so far. I hope it works out great. I wanted to try and address your questions as efficiently as possible, so let's do a list back. 1. Since your MLT size is only 24L, you do not want a high power element that will scorch and burn your wort. I would say between...

Woodland, to repeat, you're saying that you add the DME directly to the fermenter without dissolving it in water? When do you typically do that? Do you add before or during fermentation to the cooled wort? Can you add it dry to an active fermentation and not stir to dissolve it? I ask because...

This is just simply ridiculous and awesome. i'm making the jump to pro soon and will definitely be needing a starting point for building a keg washer for the brewhouse. Way to go marcb. Great overkill build.

What is that wort analyzer that you have? How would one get ahold of that beaut?

That is exactly what I was thinking too. The colonies should start to appear as fluffy white marshmallow puffs in a semi-spherical shape. They should not be oozing and wet. Drying and storing your plates upside down also keeps the plates and precious agar media from drying out too fast as...

I bought one of these as suggested and I have two words for you, "Lineman Pliers." They worked like a charm. These springs are made from 14 gauge SS wire, but a decent set of linemans will shear right through them with little to no effort.

This is one of the better posts out there. I am subbing for posterity's sake. Keep the breeding program going Nagmay. Awesome work.

How much do you have invested in this amazing system? I literally wet myself with excitement when I saw the first few images. This is definitely Chemical Engineering pron and I'm a ChemE.

It will absolutely work to heat a SS fermenter. In fact, it will probably work better and respond to temp changes faster. I use mine routinely on a HDPE ferm bucket and it works great. Holds temp within 0.5 degrees of setpoint. I've even used it to do a berlinner weiss sour mash at 105F (along...

That's why I said I must sub for posterity's sake. I like the idea if I were ever in need of a DIY glove box. If not, I may just buy one depending on finances and need.

Subbed. I have a fermwrap heater, but it cost me $30. I'd love to be able to make custom ones to any length.

NERD ALERT! Seems a little overkill when so many are able to get awesome results with just a simple updraft created by a nearby candle. However, I must sub for posterity's sake.

:off: OP, please look at the following two articles for some advice. Collecting Wild Yeast Plating Yeast Selecting Colonies A great source for cheap agar agar would be to go to an Asian grocery store. They sell it in little 1 oz packets for about $1-2 and that way you don't need to buy...

Quick question...I understand the need to try and find wild or rare yeast, but why, why, Why, WHY, WHYYYYYYYYYY would you throw cat fur, whole, into wort and try and taste it? Why not just take a swab from your cats and see if it cultures onto a simple petri dish of agar and starter wort jelly...