Recent content by goofiefoot

Zmann, it seems great minds think alike! I hope all is well with you in Corpus. I spent some time in Rockport volunteering after the storm, and it's a heartbreaking sight. I was able to easily achieve a rolling boil and maintain some boil action down to 40-50% power. 70% seemed the sweet...

Thank you for the words of wisdom! I love that I can learn new things, even 10 years into the hobby. I'm still happy with my mill and higher efficiency, even though I know I'll be adjusting it to my setup. The fact that the mash stuck at the very end tells me I just need to do a little...

My dad came up on Saturday and helped me install the 240V service in the garage, and we performed a successful test run on the system. Later that day, I went out and bought ingredients for a impromptu 10-gallon brew session - my first brew in well over 2 years! I set up temporarily on my...

Glad I could help. I found little recent information on High Gravity, which was surprising, given the great customer service and options. I hoped this might give some reference to those like me looking for just the right options. Nothing for now. Dave swears up and down they tested the...

Unboxing the system Truly an all-in-one system, everything was shipped in the original kettle box, with most of the custom equipment easily fitting within the kettle. This will be great for storing everything between brew days. Taking everything out and ensuring all pieces were present...

I'd like to share my experience with High Gravity supply, so I'm starting this thread fresh my last thread, mostly for future reference, and ease of search by company name: Original thread for reference I sold my 3-vessel propane brew rig to fund an all-electric system. I have a dedicated...

I've been horrible about updates. I've got to hand it to Dave and High Gravity for their efficiency, not to mention terrific customer service. I placed my order on 7/18, it shipped on 7/21, and I had the custom system on my doorstep on 7/25. I am very impressed with the quality of...

Well, I placed my order with High Gravity. I went with the Brewtech 20-gallon kettle, which includes a nifty (hopefully) pickup tube with trub block, and a pre-drilled return at the top, for which I purchased a 14" whirlpool attachment. I upgraded to the Riptide pump, and the to the...

Ok, slight update. High Gravity has the option of building their BIAB system with whichever kettle you choose. I spoke with Dave and confirmed, if I wanted to purchase a 15 or 20-gallon Boilermaker, he could build the system using that instead of the Bayou Classic pot. Of course, the price...

I am considering the Riptide pump. My last pump was a pain in the butt, so a good pump is on the list. I'd certainly consider Brau Supply if they had the capacity in their BIAB setup. I have a feeling I'll be doing some higher-gravity 5-gallon batches with my next setup, but I want the...

I sold my 3-vessel propane rig a few months ago, and am about to get my 240V 30A outlet in my garage. I am hoping to downsize my equipment, decrease my brewing day time, and still create some tasty beers. My must-haves for the new system are: 240V element for quick temperatures and boils...

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$900 - Austin, TX craigslist post with more photos - http://austin.craigslist.org/for/5936840758.html I built this homebrew rig in 2012, and have brewed 30+ batches, yet I have decided to sell to fund another project. The system is fully functional, and will come with everything described...

That's my mash tun, and I bought it already built that way. It's hot water heater insulation, held together by metal tape. Works like a charm.

Quick update on this brew. I racked off the cherries on Saturday and bottled (god, how I hate bottling) the batch. I had about 4 oz left and gave it a try. It's pretty darn good! I would imagine age will do nothing but improve the flavor, but it had some funk, had some sour and actually kept...