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Is the viability of Lacto strains similar to yeast? I am getting ready to get into kettle sours and I would like to keep a pitch of lacto on hand so I figured I would make a couple liter starter, use half and store the other half until the next batch then double it up and pitch half again...

Just started using my new pump and rims sytem for the last few brews and have been experimenting with some techniques. First one is underletting when mashing in. This has been very successful and is a much easier way to mash in compared to pouring in the grains or water from the top. Minimal...

After alot of planning and doubling my original budget because of things I just didnt think of, my system is finally finished. I have already brewed 2 batches with it and both brew days were perfect. With the exception of the temperature offset which had me mashing 2 degrees higher than what the...

I purchased the 2000W 120vac element (folded over) from brewhardware and it is slightly offset, but no where near where needed to be centered. I tried using the method that they show in the video and there just isnt enough leverage to get it to bend. (They are some pretty heavy duty elements). I...

Whats a good free software or online app for laying out the face of a control panel? Something you can print out a 1:1 template. Also where does everyone get the nice plates with the on/off and other names for the switches?

I have most of the items I need to start assembling a control panel for a 120V 2000W rims tube controller that will also control a chugger pump. I bought all the parts from Auber. The first item of concern is Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Switch, 22mm...

I am getting all the pieces to put together a rims controller and am trying to find a power supply cord. I am trying to do things the right way but am a bit confused. I will be running a 2000W 120V element and a chugger pump off the controller. the element should draw 16.5 amps and the pump...

The next thing I want to improve on is mash temps and recirculating mash. I have decided to go with RIMS system. I am about to pull the trigger on a purchase and have decided to go with a Blichmann RIMS/Hop Rocket a Chugger pump and all the fittings and hoses. I plan to start out with manually...

I will start that I love this site for my gear. My past orders have been exactly what I expected and the prices are pretty much the best out there. BUT: Their processing times for orders really sucks. Most places ship orders either same day if you order early enough or the next day. I...

Brewing today and I made a 1.5L starter. I only need 1.2L for todays brew and am planning on holding back a small amount to culture another starter for next weeks brew. The question is should I step it up or go straight to the needed amount. I will have about 250ML left after I pitch today...

I am getting ready to prepare my starter for this upcoming weekends brew. I am using yeast I harvested a couple weeks ago that I washed and stored in mason jars. The brew will be an imperial porter OG 1.090. I have 3 jars like the one shown in the picture. So im thinking either step up one...

Anyone use LME for starters? Ran out of DME so I had to use some LME from a kit that I got with a craigslist brewing gear purchase.

I was planning on washing the yeast on my current batch. I racked off the yeast and was preparing the water and jars and realized it was not going to be cooled in time before I had to go to work. If I just put the carboy back in the fermentation chamber with the yeast cake in it until tonight...