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I want to leave propane and go to all grain electric brewing for lowest price possible. Looking for a DIY system that will brew 10 gal batches. I'm located in Western NY and willing travel a few hours for the right deal. PM me if you have something to offer. Thanks, John

Has anyone figured out a way to heat a Fastferment conical fermentor? I brew and ferment in the a basement which gets down to 50 degrees this time of year. When using a bucket, I place bucket and small heater under a table draped with blankets. This system works well but not for the new...

What yeast can I use to make a Oktoberfest at Ale temps ( 60 t0 70)?

:D New Schmidling Mill works just as advertised. I just set up our new Schmidling mill and tried it out. This mill is adjustable on one end with gear drive on other as well as having hardened steel rollers. Powered with 1/3 hp motor connected to 12" pulley. Ran 5lbs of 2 row in 30 seconds...

How do you tell them apart? Anyone know of a site with pictures? Thanks John

Anyone ever use Maple Sap (not syrup) as the basic liquid? I am familiar with the characteristics of sap (very weak to no flavor)

What is best malt or combination of malts to produce big nut flavor? :confused:

I WANT TO BREW AN IRISH RED, BUT I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO Melanoiden Malt. WHAT ARE BEST SUBSTITUTES?

When mini keg conditioning with sugar I have been told to use one table spoon per keg which less than normal bottling. My question is will the keg end up with enough carbonation? Thanks, John

I have been malting /roasting my own local Barley & wheat for while. Is it possible/how to flake your own corn/oats? :confused:

Anyone want to trade 8oz or so of fresh Noble hops for some fresh Brewers Gold

I need some answers. Brewed my first wheat beer, used 55% Briess 2 Row and 45% home grown/malted wheat , 60 min mash, 60 min boil, OG fine, WB-06 yeast. 4 days Primary now in secondary for 2 weeks. Here's the issue. 5 times now the carboy has cleared from the top down, when clear line reaches...

Just received a Wyndham House Mini keg dispensing system as a gift. It seems to be missing parts but hard to tell because instructions are so poor. No contact info included so I can't ask company. All there is is a little plastic cap, wash bottle, a beer dispense tube and the the refrigerator...

Good Morning BIAB practitioners, I have been an all grain brewer for a few years now but recently started researching the BIAB tech for a friend. On another forum dedicated to BIAB their recipes all seem to suggest 90 min. mash and 90 min boil. I know 90 min. mashes and boils are sometimes...

Here is my latest attempt, a Hops/Grain Dryer/Kiln. Basically a frame out of scrap material, lined with 1/2" foil backed foam insulation, 2 100W light bulbs in bottom, 6 racks with window screen bottoms and an optional fan sitting on top to pull air up through. Tested to 115F. Can be used with...

What is the difference between LME and DME besides one is liquid and the other powder? Why do kits include booth?

What are the differences between various "Caras" & "Crystals". What are characteristics and uses of each? Thanks. John :confused:

When using strawberries or other seeded fruits, what happens to the seed? :confused:

I want to make a 5 gal Maple Pecan Brown. I have a proven Honey Brown recipe that will be using. Intend on subbing Maple syrup straight up for honey, but no idea on how to add or amount of nut flavors. Some help would be appreciated. Thanks!

How much Polyclar per 5 Gal in secondary? John