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I just purchased a new garbage can to grind my grapes into. I hear that plastic cans with HDPE stamped are acceptable to store the must. The can I have has PP stamped on it. Is there a bag or a liner that I could use to store the must in?

Well I bought this old wine press and I started to clean it up. It had a thick sticky sludge all over the cast base. I started scrubbing it up and found that this sludge has caused the paint on the castings to flake off. I don't want it to get in the juice, and I don't want it to rust up either...

I just purchased a used press and grinder. The wood slats are in decent shape. Overall the equipment looks pretty good. There is some old junk in the threads and on the press. I would like to clean it and sanitize the press before I use it. What do you use to clean your equipment? ( soaps...

Hello all, I'm currently building a Brutus Ten style brew system with ASCO valves. My concern is when the gas valve opens to allow propane to flow, the sudden release of pressure from the tank. Is it going to trip the anti tip over valve in the propane tank? I have had problems with another...

I'm currently working on building a Brutus Ten type of sculpture. I have been looking at several Asco valves on the internet. I was wondering if you need to use a special valve for propane gas or if the general use type valves are ok to use? What are you using? Any information is appreciated.:mug:

I made a starter last Sunday with intentions of brewing on last Tuesday. Here it is Thursday and I won't be able to brew until Saturday morning. Will it still be good??? :confused:

What temp do you drink your ciders? Warm? Cold? Hot??

Well I started my first yeast starter. I used Liquid Malt Extract. I learned the hard way. I poured the extract in my flask first then added water and boiled. Big mistake!!!!! It totally burnt to the bottom of my flask!! I cleaned it out. (Big Job) went the brew store and bought another pound of...

My friend bought 3 cases of old beer bottles at an auction. One case of Pabst Blue Ribbon, one case of Hamm's, and one case of Black Label. The labels on the bottles are in good condition and the cases are in fair condition. My question is should I remove the labels and use these bottles for...

I use an " Ale Pail" (food grade bucket) for primary fermentation. I was wondering what to use to clean out the bucket? Do you wash with dish soap? Just rince it out? One step sanitazer? What is the best way to wash out a food grade bucket? Thanks for any advice!:confused:

Well I think I found a cool site to check out!! I just got in to the homebrewing hobby. I bottled my first batch of Brewers Best Red Ale. I can't wait for May 9. That should be enough time for the priming sugar. See you later!!:fro: