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I've run into some financial and time constraints and need to offload my kegging equipment. So the following is available for pick up in northern virginia, 10 minutes off the 95/495/395 Springfield interchange. USED 4 Refurb Corny's w/ball valve - $30/per NEW 4 way CO2 distribution block...

So I brewed an Octoberfest on Sunday. I pitched a 2L starter at high krausen (48 hours after pitching Wyeast smack pack). Pitched at 55F, which is as cold as I could get my wort on tap water. The starter was at 68F. Immediately placed fermenter in cold closet at 50F. It's now been 48...

I'm planning for my first lager next week and I've got a few quick questions: I've done some research on both these items and have an idea but would like some direct feedback on my plans: Question 1: Fermentation Temperatures. This seems like one of the most contested questions on this...

Ok, so I've been extract brewing for about a year... maybe 20 batches under my belt...some good, some not, but I've gotten okay results so far. I used my Christmas allocation to build an AG set up (minimal requirements), and just brewed my first batch, a noble trappist ale. Here's the set up...

I know that commercial breweries do this a lot but I'm wondering about it on a small scale. I've got a strong porter that just missed it's attenuation target by a few points (shooting for a 1.018-9, ended up around 1.023. It is a strong, drinkable porter, but it's a bit on the malty-sweet...

I am aware of the toxicity associated with the zinc in galvanized washers. My question is whether it would be appropriate to use them as spacers for the exterior of my MLT and BK when I add my ball valves? I only have enough SS washers for the interior fittings, but I have plenty of...

Hi all... Long time lurker, first time poster checking in. Located in Northern Virginia just SW of our nations capital. I've been brewing for a year now and am just converting to AG, so I'm sure I'll be here looking for advice. Thanks for having a great site. HoyaSaxa