Recent content by mattdru

First Brew- Overall went very well. I had planned on 5 or 6 hours...ended up taking around 10. First problem was when I was cleaning the SB for the brew I realized it didn't have the nozzle/sprout...so ran to Home Depot and made one. Also create an immersion chiller with ice slush...

If you have any specific suggestions let me know. I got the mash schedule from a couple of clone recipes and a book called "Brewing With Wheat". In the book the brewmaster at Boulevard provided that data....so I assumed should work here as well. Hopefully.

Appreciate all the feedback. I did a lot fo research...after running across the SB it made complete sense to me (versus a 3 barrel system with propane). I have a habit of easing into a hobby....so I end up upgrading equipment 3 times in the first 6 months and ultimately wasting money that way...

Hello to everyone. I have been reading the message board for years, finally went out and bought a SB. Finally showed up, got my electrical done and I am ready to go. Good news is is that I am really excited. Bad news is is that I have never brewed beer before. I have read several books...