Recent content by trekbiker1500

Dude you are my hero

Looks like SS tubing vs pipe, is that accurate? Planning in my head how my set up is going together. Piecing together materials now. Dunno when I will have all on hand...but the journey is the fun part anyway. Merry Christmas.

And another channel in the hobby opens up :). I am not skilled but I can learn... thank you

forgive my ignorance, but does that cool software you're running come with the BCS?

I am in the Bowie area. So very close. Been brewing for a bit over a year now. Lovin' it.

Max, will do. I would love to see your rig in person. It is unreal!

Gosh, I have so far to go with my build. But this is an inspiration. So many possibilities. I am limited a bit because I have to be mobile. Once I retire from the service and move home I will be ready to create a masterpiece. Annapolis HB is my brewshop too BTW. Cheers to a work of art!

I didn't realize it would keep that long...I am glad that I stopped in today:mug:

I think I will recal the SG tomorrow. All is well this evening. My raging ***** clone is tasty.

I wouldn't doubt I need to tighten up the equipment loss. I started the boil with approx 7 gals (assuming that the sight glass was accurate). was hoping for 5.5 in the fermenter and ended up with 4.5.

I actually ended up just a tad over expected gravity...hmmmm I suppose I could have topped up my fermenter. I am really most concerned about the chilling efficiency. I ran the system a long time and just couldn't get under 77. I am thinking a restricted orifice in the discharge from the...

So, first all-grain batch finished. I think it went pretty well overall but... 1. I fell short of volume. I used about 11 gallons of water w/ a 13.5 lb grain bill. My guess is that I have more equipment loss than I allowed for. So I will bump up my allowance there for the next one. 2...

Thank you. I have so many questions but I keep using the FAQ and web searches. I will stick with extract for awhile and get better at this first and save up for the equipment to do all grain. Second beer is in the primary now. Lovin' it.

I am new to homebrewing (my first brew is in the secondary right now). I love IPAs more than any other style. I want to improve my abilities with extracts and then move on to whole grain brewing. Can't wait to explore and learn more about this fascinating obsession.