Recent content by macmaniac72

Another thumbs up for BonBeer.com trip. Did that last fall and it was the best traveling experience I've been on and it's really like traveling with your best beer drinking friends.

Ok, not to jack threads, but I saw the mention of the concoction turning to vinegar. Last year, this was me on a one gal batch made from apple juice and wine yeast. Was undrinkable. Fast forward this year and I really want some applewine to turn out good for me. So 5.5 gal Costco apple juice...

Dang... Iphone hicup. Wrong thread.

First, thank you for serving, and second.... Welcome to brewing MEAD! Sounds like an interesting recipe to begin your new hobby. Cheers. Let us kno how it turns out. Silent brewer From AL

Thanks for the advice shelly. I will call Brian. Had no idea that DD was close. Thats another reason these forums are so valuable.

Ive looked at the Rebel before. I need something to cool 10gal batches and worried that its too small. You mind giving your thoughts since Im not as familiar with the DudaD versions. Im assuming its a faster chiller. Tnks Dave

Where r u located?

Hit send too soon. Mountaintop is in arizona. Just got 60# raw orange blossom for $190 incld shipping. Worth every penny for mead making. Raw and unheated. Nobody could get me that locally.

Try Dennis Arp -Mountaintop Honey.

+2 on replacement hose suggestion. Those rubber hoses are cheaply made in bulk for the turkey fryers. Mine always seemed to dry rot or develop leaks. Size up the lengths u need and you might find a good price on Amazon. I went there after needing 10' hoses for my 3 tier using one of those 100#...