Recent content by jpass00

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Thanks everyone for the info. Goose Island is definitely on my list. Sounds like I need to stop at Piece for a slice of pie and a beer.

I am visiting Chicago Jan.28 thru Jan.31. I am going to try and experience as much Chicago beer and brewing as I can. Does anyone have any suggestion on where to go and what to see?

A buddy of mine is moving out of his house and moving into a apartment. he has been growing hops at his place for about 3 years. he cant plant his hops where he is moving, so he wants to give them to me. I know spring is the best time to move them but we don't have that luxury. So I guess I am...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f92/pressure-treated-lumber-hop-trellis-181174/index2.html I have worked in a wood treating facility now for 10 years. I have been seeing a bunch of disinformation on here. I invite you to check out this link I have posted some info on treated lumber.

Just to say it again. CCA ( copper Chromium and Arsenic ) is still widely used today in the wood treating industry. There is just regulation in place on where you can use it.

As far as for fasteners, there is some treatment chemicals on the market that will eat thru a standard fastener. You can tell if there is a concern when you by the lumber. On all treated lumber there is suppose to be a small 1" x 2.5" tag on the end of all boards. Look at this tag and look at...

I have worked for a wood treating facility now for 10 years. We still are able to treat wood with CCA. ( copper Chromium and Arsenic ) We can treat wood for agricultural use with CCA. Wood being used for playgrounds, decks, picnic tables, and anything that may be coming in contact with humans...

I am going to build a 3/8" x 50' immersion chiller later in the week. I have read up on-line how to go about it. What I wanted to know is should I take any steps to clean or say boil the copper chiller before I decide to use it in a brew. I have no problem boiling it in my kettle and then...

Thank you Powerslave I will do that.

I am interested in a 40qt-60qt SS or Alum. brew pot. I am in Bay City,MI and I would like local pick up or shipping, it does not matter. I would like the best pot I can get for as little money as possible. So if you have one or know of one please let me know. Thanks Jim

I am in the market for a new brew pot. I am looking to buy 40qt - 60 qt SS or Alum. it does not matter. Just like everyone else I am trying to get the best pot i can for as little money as possible. So if anyone knows of a good place to buy this item please let me know. I am looking for a retail...

WOW..passedpawn. That setup is great. I would love to have a fully stocked grain pantry.

ok thanks barc. maybe thats the route I will go. Now is there any benefit of keeping the grain refrigerated? Or is there any tricks to keep it as fresh as I can?

I like the Vittles Vaults idea. The ones I found online said they were 11 gallons. How much grain can I fit in a 11 gallon container?