It's all about the amount of thermal mass you have surrounding the inner tube. The more cold water you have surrounding the tube with wort the longer the water can stay cool. 5/8" would be better than 1/2" and 1" will be even better. I personally would keep looking for a 5/8" hose because 1" is...
Yeah, I definitely need to read up on styles of beer instead of winging it. Just added that to my X-Mas list. Hopefully Santa gets it for me. I am sure he will enjoy the beer and brawts I leave out for him.:D
Thanks for all the feed back everyone!
Maybe I should trade/mix up all the hops then... Maybe use Centennials in the boil and use the Cascades for the dry hopping. I wanted to use the Willamettes only because I have not used them before so I do not have to use them.
So this would be what I am...
Wow I didn't thing the IBUs would be that low. Well an APA would be better for me because I like the idea making everything as AMERICAN as I can. What if I add another .50oz of willamette early in the boil? If I am going to make an APA I want a good hop presence but not much to scare my bmc...
Here is a quick recipe I thought of as I am looking for a decent yet speedy beer for my new place. I'm open to all opinions as this is basically my first made up simple recipe.
****5 Gallon Batch****
Ingredients:
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Amount
8.00 lb American Pale Malt (2 Row)
1.00 lb Carafoam...
When i get this project rolling i will start to take pictures. I don't have a final design for my plexiglass logo but when i do i will be sure to show extra detail on that process.
That is exactly what i was thinking. I am not certain how i will mount the leds into the side of the plexi yet. Maybe i need to frame it to cover the leds. I will have the logo done at work or by a friend that has a CNC class at school. We have an in shop CNC so i can whip it up in no time.
The...
So I am moving next week to a much cheaper and larger house. I will have cash and room to build a bar so i started to draw up some ideas. Let me know what you guys think.
The bar will be equipped with:
1. Mini fridge converted to chill box
2. Single tap tower (for now)
3. Custom...