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count me in, thanks

Lost about 3 degrees brewing at 55 degrees outside. I think it will be ok! Thanks

Sure. Just lay lid on top. Best is airlock. But co2 from fermentation should keep it safe.

Seems like 5 gal recipe. Your water will depend on Pot size, evap rate and such. I started with a 5 gal brew pot and started 3.5 gallons boiling, added extract, and got to hot break, after boil I added water to hit 5.5 gallons. Usually another 2.5. Hop times are not set in stone. More bitter at...

Next up brew and try it! Thanks All!

Great idea! My MT is a converted 60qt cooler. Maybe pump friction will help keep heat where i want as well.

You get very little flavor from is true, when I do 0 min hops, I add them quickly stir vigorously and move on. You will mostly get aroma. If its the recipe, try it. Then, try again. It will work out

I agree, but with my current system, after strike I have no heat exchange, with the pump running do you think I will lose too much heat since it will leave tun and be exposed to normal temps? I want to recirc the whole time but my concern is heat loss with no heat exchanger in place(yet)

Kegs are great, but will cost. Bottles are great for long term keeping, but kegging is faster and carbonation is much more controllable. When shopping for kegs, check out kegconnection (I get great service from them). CO2 bottles...$. Keep in mind you want to keep the kegs cold(kegerator...

Building system for full grain. I do not have a herms(yet), but I am wondering if I run pump during entire mash, will it affect temp too much? Should I run during last 10 or 15 min only? Want good efficiency and clarity, but need temp to stay right as well.

Decant, you want the yeast not the wort. Keep your volumes.

All dme before boil, it will clump and burn if not. Agree with hops at 60 min(also 60min boil). 0 min hops are 0 min, if you leave it hot for 5, it will essential back all hop additions back 5 minutes, changing 15 minutes flavor/aroma hops to 20 more flavor less aroma, 10 min aroma hops to more...

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