Recent content by MikeMMM

Thx for the replies. I’m running it last 15 min of boil to sterilize it for the whirlpool/chill. If I had this problem all along I would say it’s just the limitation of the pump. But the fact that I’ve done maybe 70-80 brews with it running it the same way with no issues makes me believe it’s...

Updated the post. It’s a March pump. But anyway the thrush washer is paper thin. I’m not sure if it comes that way or if it wore down. I was just thinking of getting a new one. I’m giessing it has to be something like that. I have two different hoses I use for the inlet side. One is maybe...

I’ve used my March pump for probably 80 batches now. Circulate the last 15 minutes of boil then go to chill while continuing the circulation. Never a problem. Then maybe 10 batches ago I’d get cavitation from the boil maybe once During the 15 minute boil, bleed and Then all good. But over...

I would like to get the following: 1 X 1910C Briess Pilsen Malt 50 Lb 2 X 1915C Muntons Maris Otter Malt Blend 55 Lb 2 X 1928C Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt 50 Lb Thanks for putting this together Stonebrewer. Mike

This is not true. I have 8 taps run off one regulator with a manifold similar to the OP's. All kegs and lines will keep equilibrium. I have numerous friends with 6-8 taps and none of them do these steps.

You get both. Mostly taste though.

Yes the Bonde Ale recipe from Brewing ClassicStyles. AllGrain mashed lowto get a thin mouthfeel with high attenuation. A summer beer. A low AA hop. I think saaz. .

I do mint blond ales. Using mint from my garden. The mint flavor is so fresh and clean. I use only leaves. I'm worried the stems would give off grassy flavors. I put them in starsan then directly to fermentor. For duration of the three week fermentation process. I'm not saying to not mash mint...

Or he could have pasteurized the grains with the water he had already boiled at a 170 degree steep if he didn't want to add the harshness that can come with boiling dark grains.

Doesn't sound like infection to me since your beer tastes fine. I had similar issues getting all beers with fg of 004-001. I was mashing at 148 to 150 for an hour and then mashing out to stop conversion. Problem was my mash out was not hitting 168 degrees it was hitting 158ish so it was still...

what is the black trim on the very bottom of the base? The Keezer looks awesome. It's exactly what I'm going for on my 14.8.

Is Plasti-Dip what you used? I saw your pic in another thread with the black gasket connected to the collar. Looks great.

I'm also doing a collar build from white to black. I haven't done the painting yet but based on other threads I have read I don't think the paint will adhere to the white collar gasket. Someone here has used black plasti-dip with success. It comes in a spray paint and it is basically...

Thanks for posting pictures. It's really nice. My brother is in the process of making one with a similar collar. I'll post pics once the gasket is painted with Plasti-dip. I bought the Plastidip yesterday. I really think this stuff will adhere to the gasket nicely.

Nice! I'll give it a try.