I am in the 4:00 group also, I have no idea what I am going to do with this one yet, might split into two 2.5 gal batches. I haven't done any sours so currently racking my brain on what to do with it exactly.
So after deciding my tap water is not good for brewing I found a new source.
I am looking at doing up what I would consider to a be an "American Oatmeal Brown Ale" and trying to figure out if my new water source will work well and what additions I may need.
So I figured I would post here, and...
Well when I started looking for a name the first thing I did was make a couple lists. One of them had hobbies and things I like to do besides beer. And the second was a list of unique features and places that relate to where I live.
Look at the lists, keep a notepad handy and just jot down what...
Running a normal residential hot water heater at temps above 150 can be dangerous, most hot water heaters are designed for 125 degree output.
Also cleanin the inside of a water heater would be total pain.