Recent content by Kelpie

Bump? I can't seem to find any answers about maple extract. I too want to make a maple oatmeal stout

Thank you, that looks like a good road for me to take. Is there a wiring diagram for a similar setup involving a low voltage controller and an additional ssr? What would be an appropriate controller(that doesnt require an additional ssr) that is at the lower end of the price spectrum?

I've seen some people using a STC 1000 temperature controller from China for their ebrewing system. Is there a limit to what heating elements I can use it with? It says 110V. I was planning on using a 4500W 240V heating element. Are the parts compatible? I know its a cheap-o temp...

5899.5+ 1 gallon american red ale and +1 gallon Munich/hallertau smash =5901.5 Sent from my XT907 using Home Brew mobile app

Cool, thank you. I'll check it out with a flashlight. My red ale has obvious up/down stuff, so I know what to look for.

I said in the original post that it broke. There's no lack of effort, I just don't have one this week and was wondering if there was anything else I could do. I guess I'll just leave it alone and see what happens. Also, as previously stated, the temperature never exceeded 70F.

I started a 1 gallon batch(I cant afford a larger kettle) of Munich/Hallertau SMaSH on Friday. My hydrometer broke last week, so I didn't use it at all. I pitched about half of the packet of Wyeast German Ale after finishing my brew day around 1 a.m. and it was fermenting the next morning when I...

I really would like to know how much to use.