Recent content by Frank-Likes-Beer

Update: I popped the lid off the fermenter last night (first time) to keg the stout. No signs of infection and the beer smelled and tasted fantastic! :mug:

QFT. I put it together tonight and it's way bigger than I imagined it would be. Don't think I'll have time to do a butt this weekend like I wanted, but I'm thinking some ribs and/or brisket are not out of the question. :)

Yeah, I have a Jetta and the box the 22.5 comes in is huge. I got a buddy that's gonna grab it tomorrow so hopefully I'll put it to use this weekend. :)

w00t It arrived today. Problem is it won't fit in my car, so I need to bum a truck to get it home from the UPS store. :D

On the VB site, it says the top grate is actually hotter than the middle grate. Would that be because the water pan is directly below the middle grate?

I got the bigger one. Not sure I will need that much room to start, but I figured down the road I might. I'm on the virtual bullet site now reading up. :)

Looks like there is a water pan as part of the setup. Does anyone know if the thermometer in the lid is useful. Should I get a remote thermometer to monitor temp within the smoker in addition to the meat itself?

It should be here before the weekend and I would like to put it to use right away. What would be a good first project for someone who's never smoked anything before? Also, will I need anything other than charcoal and utensils to get started? :mug:

Will there be a round 3? :)

I'm already set up for cornies, so would it really be worthwhile to keg into them? ...wouldn't I need additional equipment. I will look into using them as fermenters. Given their 5 gallon size, I guess they'd be relegated to secondaries? Thanks for the info so far. :)

I've got the opportunity to buy 4 of them at $10 a piece. Are they of any use?

w00t ...blue Thermopen waiting for me when I got home. :)

In fairness, not all of us want to build an UDS. I was looking at a grill similar to the one CPA just linked at Wally World wondering if it would be any good. Any opinions.

I won't be brewing for a couple weeks either, but I'll use it in a steak or chicken or something ...just to play with it. :D

Mine is scheduled for delivery today. :D