Recent content by MaytagMan

Thanks for the terminology correction, and the tip!

Thanks for the info! I have that page bookmarked, and will use it for sure. I'll have to do some research on how to set up the inputs for a full volume boil, but researching and learning things like that is part of the fun and interest for me.

Ha! Yeah, I think I'll end up in that category as well. (Hence, the research on software before I even get started... LOL) It seems that the software would make all of the water calculations (and others) much easier.

I'm a PC guy, so it looks like I need to just fool around with things and see how they go. I am in the equipment-gathering phase, so I am the newbest of newbs. I can see the value of the software, and how it can help me improve myself once I get things dialed in. The interface doesn't...

Thanks everyone! I love forums as a resource and as a community. I am a Mod on a cigar forum, built and Admin a forum for my podcast, and participate in a variety of others. This is such a huge forum, I don't know how you can keep up here! :D I have read a ton already, and have started...

Cool, thanks for the info! I figured there wouldn't be much to choose from, so I'll just get as close as I can with the flattest bottom possible.

Thanks for the good thread. I am brand new (as in still getting things together for my first batch), and am going to start with 1.5 gallon (approx.) small batches to dial recipes in and such before moving to larger batches at some point. I intend to do full volume boil BIAB for both small...

I am in need in a 5 gallon kettle to use on my electric radiant cooktop to brew some small batches (1-2 gallon full volume BIAB) (I assume a 5 gallon kettle would be an appropriate size, and I already have a 15 gallon kettle for when I start larger batches.) Anyway, my stove is an electric...

Greetings! I actually signed up here about 4 years ago with the intention of jumping in with both feet right away. I picked up a few things, but then life happened (as it tends to.) I've since moved, and am ready to start picking up where I left off. I plan to start off with brewing...

Hey all, Well, I read the first 75 pages of this thread, and from 500 to current. I am sold on gallon brewing for a variety of reasons. I got a BBS Oatmeal Stout kit that got me researching.... While I will follow the kit's instructions as they are for the first batch, I want to start...

Welcome from a little south of you in Ripon! :)

Just got all moved to Ripon... now to unpack all of these boxes... ugh. When we get all settled, it will be time for me to jump in! :)

Hi from out here in the Central Valley! :)

Sounds great Ryan, thanks for the offer - will definitely let you know when I get up and running! :)

I'm in Salida and brand new here too... we are planning to move to Ripon in the next month or two, and that is when I plan to start giving it a try! :)