Recent content by redcoat_or_rebel

I disagree with the "No heavy lifting" claim. The keggle + burner stand is a good 3 feet up. I typically use 20 lbs or more for 10 gallon BIAB batches and that much wet grain is a pain to lift and drain by yourself. A trick I use is to slide my SS mash paddle through the keggle handles to give...

I disagree with the "No heavy lifting" claim. The keggle + burner stand is a good 3 feet up. I typically use 20 lbs or more for 10 gallon BIAB batches and that much wet grain is a pain to lift and drain by yourself. A trick I use is to slide my SS mash paddle through the keggle handles to give...

Mine came out with Chocolate/coffee notes, not really too much sweetness. the wort tasted pretty much the same pre- and post-fermentation. I've only sampled it once since I bottled and that was about 4 days in so not very carbed at all. I am not experienced enough to help you identify your...

My brew partner and I split a 10 gallon batch of this recipe back in mid-November and I am about 4 days into carb-ing in bottles. This was my first Porter and I have to say it was delicious from wort to finish. I had to switch the Roasted Barley and Black Patent amounts because the LHBS was...

cool, thanks guys

I use a home-sewn muslin bag and don't see how bacteria could be a problem. first, the wort is boiled and second the bag is able to be washed in the washing machine. Synthetics will wear out after a few uses epescially with larger grain bills. It you make sure the stitching is reinforced...

a letter from your landlord would CYA in case something does go down with the Fire Marshall and the landlord decides to throw you under the bus and say she never gave you permission.

http://www.law.com/jsp/tx/PubArticleTX.jsp?id=1202520675824&slreturn=1 Michael Peticolas capped off his law practice last year so he could do what he really loves: brew fresh craft beer and sell it to bars. But he is finding out that the law is as important an ingredient in his business...

great, thanks for the quick responses. i just scored a second keg off of craigslist for $20. next project ( i haven't even started this one!) - fermenter!

If I am using an angle grinder will I need cutting wheels or will I need grinding wheels as well? Can I just sand it with sand paper? Metal file? thanks again guys/gals :mug:

haha how could you forget a face full of nasty beer?! is it best to add spicket and thermostat and/or sight glass before using it or can they be added whenever?

thanks guys! it seems everyone is on the same page with this. i have both eye and ear protection. not looking forward to smelling old rank Bud Ice.... and i definitely don't want to be sparyed in the face with it!

The keg i will be using to make a keggle is about half full of old beer. I was watching Bobby's angle grinder cutting video and reading some threads about leaving some water in the keg to help deaden the noise while grinding. should i just leave the beer in the keg and start cutting? or...

To sue him you would have to spend money to get back at him, even if you did it Pro se you would still have to pay to file the suit and other than a hassle with the police you really can't show harm done. so you would just be hurting his wallet by dragging him into a lawsuit. i'm surprised the...