Recent content by MonkeyMashBrewing

I am gonna snag this recipe and start it next week after I rack current lager into secondary. QUESTION: do you think I would see a huge difference in character/flavor if I wash current yeast (wyeast 2007 Pilsen lager) which is somewhat a neutral strain. does it play that much off of the...

Perfect timing on this one, I brewed my first batch of CC last Thursday. I have it in the ferm chamber set at 61 degrees. Time to research methodology and benefits for "diacetyl rest" Subscribed- Slainte

So I made a stir plate out of a 12v pc fan, hard drive mag and spliced in a power supply. I didn't have a rheostat laying around so rather than spending a few bucks, I used a 5v power supply. Thought being less power, lower speed.... Take a look at the vortex it produces and let me know what...

+5 IPA (attempt at a shipyard clone) - I went to keg for the first time and damn is it tasty! Personal total = 20 gal = 6403.5

GADZOOKS!!! This looks like an east coast ghetto brew. Preston & Steve calendars are always a welcomed addition to any man cave!

Security Systems Manager- Maintain Access Control system/database for "big pharma" on the East coast.... Although I wish I was out west.....

I'm no mathematician but I think that leaves you with four... I need one, so you'll have.... A 110 temp controller when your all done! I'll take the last four, use one and sell the three I have to the next guy. This may end up being five bucks each once you figure in shipping... Again I'm no...

I wasn't sure what the transformer consisted of... Now I see that the mod is made to the board itself. Originally I was thinking that it went between each line in/out. Not the case here. Can you point me in the right direction to acquire one? I got two weeks to get this in line before my next...

Braxton- I got the STC-1000 in 220 and I need three transformers to power the switch and then my heat-cool source. If you have three, I'll take em. If not can you let me know where you got em? Much appreciated!

Thanks for the offer evandena but I have to finish tiling the bathroom before I start my next batch or the SWMBO will hang me! This should suspend me two weeks before I start my next batch. Jorkim, what postal code would I ship to? Pending the cost of shipping, I'll get it to you cheaper than...

So the hard part was done, fermentation chamber complete with heating/cooling capability. Now I was in search of a digital temp controller on the cheap. The time I spent searching I was able to kill a couple Sierra extra IPA's so I was feelin loose enough to pull the trigger on the STC-1000...

Thanks guys! I get A.D.D when I am searching this HB forum. Kinda hard not to deviate when their is so much useful information available on this art form! I'll let you know how it comes out. Cheers!

All Ralphie wanted was a Red Rider B.B. gun and all I wanted was a keg system... Thanks to my wife, I can shoot my liver out with style! I am a basement brewer and I am adding the finishing touches to my heated fermentation chamber to accommodate my fourth batch-(5gal. IPA Extract mini mash)...

Am looking to build my first batch and figured I would try one of my favorite brews given I can only find it in NY..... I am looking for the West coast brew - GREEN FLASH IPA- Does anyone have this recipe or direction where I can find it? Much appreciated-

You are correct Sir- all LME was added at the beginning of the boil. As I delve into the broad range of do's and don'ts, I see the benefit of staggering this addition! Let me open this up for debate: LME vs. DME - pros/cons -input/suggestion