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Welcome to the insanity.

I have a mid range ESB, Apple Pie Cider and a RyePA on tap. Thinking about next weekend. I live in the PNW so trying to figure out my next weather appropriate brew. Maybe an Earl Gray PA.

It should be fine with what you added without swirling.

So I have a 14 gallon cononical that right now I have fermenting in my dining room which holds a stable 65 degrees. Great for winter, but come summer, the electric bill would be outrageous to keep it there. So, I am exploring options for cooling. Glycol chiller is out right now for cost...

I think you could work out an ESB with that.

I did the same . Still drinking it honestly. I would advise decaf, though. Just my opinion.

Hydrometer, flask and a ton of star San. Honestly, you seem to have the basics down. I did partial mash for a year and a half before going all grain. And even then, it was a bit early.

It works pretty darn well. I have been happy with it this far.

What a nice setup, honestly. All business.

Buy the stainless head. I just went on a test run with this thing and broke the top off. Quiet pump, though.

I am 40, been brewing for about 7 years. I brew 5 gallons, about every other week.

I have said this a bunch, but from an equipment standpoint, you rarely can go wrong with Craigslist.

That is impressive. And shiny.