Recent content by theo1069

I am at work now, but I'll try to remember to post the recipe tonight. My recipe has a nice balance between the sweetness from the mango and the heat from the habanero pepper. It is more of a long, slow heat on the finish, and has very little "pepper" flavor. (which is what I was going for.)...

I make a mango habanero pale ale that is a hit with people who are fans of spice. After brewing it a few times I've settled on 6 whole peppers per 10 gallons (or 3 peppers for 5 gallons). This gives a nice amount of spice, but still makes a drinkable beer. I pull about 1 liter of wort from the...

Received my scoresheets today. Got some really productive feedback. I didn't place at all, but it looks like I pretty much placed fourth in every flight I entered. :rockin:

I dropped off three entries for this on Friday. Entered an IPA, Bohemian Pils and a cherry/honey wheat. I'm not planning on attending, more interested in the feedback from the judges. Good luck with your entries and have fun at the brewfest. I have heard really good things about it! Theo

Hey there. I recently finished a build (kind of) similar to this. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/calling-krute-313909/ It's the same basic concept you are thinking about, only with the coffin-box and standard faucet instead of a picnic tap. I'm having a bit of trouble envisioning how...

I tested the drip tray under a dripping sink faucet and in the "closed" position it actually holds drips pretty well. Just to be safe I am going to sit a long, shallow tupperware container on top of the keg directly under the drip tray to catch any drops that make it through. I took advantage...

I think I am going to go with your advice and pick up one of these: http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=317902-11713-QP-22&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3126573&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1 I'll just have to cap the pvc drain it comes with. Thanks for...

The contraption and I will be at the ABC Homebrewer's fest in May! I didn't see the Homebrewers ball until you mentioned it, but it looks neat. I'll have to add that to the list for next year.

:drunk: That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the input!

So a few weeks ago I brewed my ESB recipe. It's a pretty straightforward recipe and I have brewed it multiple times without issue. Anyway, I got distracted, overly confident, and ahead of myself and without even thinking ended up doughing the grain into the (preheating) mashtun waaay too early...

Wow. Didn't even consider that. The pan and towel are both good, viable options. Maybe i'll grab a bag of ice this weekend and test to see what kind of condensation to expect. Thanks for the input! :mug:

Thanks, I'll check that out! $5 is definitely more in this projects budget! :mug:

Thanks! Keep in mind that the 32 gallon can is just a little too small for three pin locks because they are fatter. Rubbermaid does make a larger size brute though... That may work.

Yup! Got it on clearence for 6 bucks!

I decided not to install a drain. With 3 kegs and co2 in there it is a very tight fit so I think a 20 lb bag of ice will be more than enough to fill the can. I figure I can lift and dump that pretty easy with a second person. This will be used inside for the wedding and the risk of leaks was...