Recent content by zimmzala

Thanks for all the replies guys! I would say that DIY is usually my cup o'beer, the only reason I asked about buying first is the cost, I haven't been to the box stores for prices on the coolers, just checked the web for deals and the coolers where a little pricey I thought. although sometimes...

So I have decided to switch over to all grain. Here are my questions for the experts. Oh yeah I am going to start with 2 coolers and BK, 3 tier. 1. Can you build a system cheaper than buying the "kit" at Midwest? Deluxe All Grain Kewler Kit- 10 Gallon :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and...

So I have decided to switch over to all grain. Here are my questions for the experts. Oh yeah I am going to start with 2 coolers and BK, 3 tier. 1. Can you build a system cheaper than buying the "kit" at Midwest? Deluxe All Grain Kewler Kit- 10 Gallon :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing...

I hit just like everyone else. What I did to release the rest (also half full of Bad light) was cut a small hole the size of screwdriver in the bottom of a pail and put that over the ball and pushed down. It acts like an upside down umbrella.

That there is the best Idea. I opened a bottle of pilsner last fall that I brewed in 1994 and is was still good, it didn't taste like it did after i brewed it but still good.:mug:

Well after sitting here reading this thread from beginning to end and looking at all the pictures in your gallery all I can say is WOW!! that is brilliant. I had decided to go AG and was going to start purchasing everything this weekend, however now I think I need to change my parts lists. Nice...

Brew more so they last longer. The more you have to "sample" the longer they live!

Thanks yoop. I'm just impatient. That why my brew never reaches what it could be. That was my buddy and mine's first one off recipe and we were just wondering where it should have landed. And yes we had no business trying anything our own but we did. The OG was 1.077 for our single infusion brew...

ok sorry i looked at the program again and judged to quickly. I just missed what it could do, nothing like looking like an idiot over the entire world:drunk: Good brewing all:mug:

I have a recipe that is a partial grain and need an idea of what the OG should be. I grabbed he the beer smith program but not happy with the idea that grain and extract are the same value, unless I'm wrong please tell if I am. Here is the recipe if anybody can help. 6 Lbs 2 row LME 3 Lbs...

Like most I googled "brewing forums" and found it checked some of the threads and said this is for me!