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    Help figuring out HERMS

    I acquired what I believe is a HERMS setup for a great deal. It is missing the coils in the HLT but I am confused on how this runs. Here is the pic of the HLT. I get where it it would recirculate but why are there 3 ports and why are there 3 valves on the rig? I also have quick connect...
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    Worried about first brew

    Hello, first all grain attempt. Unfortunately due unforeseeable events I could not fully chill down my beer before adding to carboy. added around 150 degrees. Making a saison. Then pitched yeast later at 86 degrees. I have good fermenting activity. Temp now is down to 73ish with bubbling...
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    Mold in blow off

    Checked my brew today and found mold in the blow off cup. didnt see any in the tubing or carboy. Been fermenting for about a week and a half. Never had this happen. Is it ok? thanks.
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    Carbonating question

    My recipe calls to add my beer to 3.8 oz corn sugar and then bottle. Do i need to boil the sugar in water first then add the beer or do i just add the beer to the sugar? If water how much? Thanks.
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    Selecting a faucet

    Getting ready to gather up supplies for chest freezer kegerator. I will have three taps. What am I looking for when buying a faucet? I have seen that there different kinds at different prices. Also does anyone know any online stores with fair prices. I want reliable faucets but don't need to go...
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    Small chest freezer

    Anybody used a small chest freezer for a kegerator. Space is an issue and i want a double tap. Here are the dimensions. Thanks. Height: 34-1/5 in. Depth: 23-1/4 in. Width: 27 in. Kenmore 5.0 cu. ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer - Model 1650 at Sears.com
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    I think I screwed up

    First batch ever. Using a Brewers Best starter kit and IPA kit. When it was time to switch to secondary fermentation, The directions in a book I was using said to top off carboy about 2 inches from opening. Carboy I believe is 6.5 gallons. I made a 5 gallon batch. So i added about a little...
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