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  1. awiens

    Pump Questions

    I am trying to determine my need for a pump with my set up. I currently brew 5 gallon batches and use a 10 g HLT, 10 g cooler mash tun, and a 15 g kettle to brew. I'm considering a pump for moving water from my HLT to my cooler. Right now, I have to pick up the 5+ gallons of 150 degree + mash...
  2. awiens

    Blowoff Hose Chaos

    I brewed a Imperial Russian Stout yesterday and obviously collected more wort than I should have. My 6.5 carboy was really full and then I added my 3L yeast starter.
  3. awiens

    Cooler Mash Tun

    Hello, what's an effective cleaner for a cooler style (igloo) mash tun? Thanks!
  4. awiens

    Igloo Cooler Mash Tun Cleaning

    As a new user of cooler mash tuns, I have a potentially silly question: how do I get any stuck grain out from under the edge of the false bottom? I have a few pieces stuck. Thanks for humoring me.
  5. awiens

    Three tier system

    I'm going to weld a three tier system, and I'm interested in ideas for specs. Would anyone be willing to share suggestions, specs, and/or images? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
  6. awiens

    Cooler mash tuns

    Silly question but I'm new to my igloo cooler mash tun. How do I get grains out that are caught between the bottom and false bottom? I assume the false bottom can be removed? Thank you.
  7. awiens

    Hot Liquor Tank Recommendations

    Today I brewed my first all-grain batch, and one of the major challenges I faced was using my 5-gallon SS brew kettle as a HLT. My current set up (as of today) consists of a 5-gallon SS brew kettle as a HLT, a 10-gallon Igloo cooler mash tun, and a 9 gallon SS boil kettle. I looked at 8 gallon...
  8. awiens

    Brew Stands/ Frames

    I'd like to elevate some of my brew gear to get better siphoning, and I see people use black metal frames that have a grated top. Where would I find these? I've seen them on the Sabco site, but I don't need anything that sophisticated. I'd literally be happy with one to put the propane burner on...
  9. awiens

    Siphoning

    I'm looking at 15 gallon brew kettle, and if I get one without welds, I can get a solid SS pot I expensively. My question is this: Is there anything wrong with using an auto siphon to transfer chilled wort into a fermentor? If no, couldn't I get said inexpensive brew kettle and simply auto...
  10. awiens

    Propane Burners

    I use a propane burner to boil, and currently I do so in the garage or patio room. However, it would be ideal if I could do it in the basement where the rest of my set up is. I am no science expert, so I apologize if this sounds ignorant - what is the issue with using propane inside, and is...
  11. awiens

    15 Gallon Brew Kettle Recommendations

    I'm making the move from extract brewing to BIAB which seems to require me to move up from my nine gallon brew pot if I want to make a wide variety of five gallon brews, specifically imperials. I'm looking into 15 gallon brew kettles, with at least a ball valve but ideally also a thermometer...
  12. awiens

    Full Boils

    I've gotten a 9 gallon brew kettle, so now I can do full boils instead of partial boils. I'm looking for any tips or suggestions you might have. Thanks!
  13. awiens

    Is this mold?

    I brewed a holiday ale two weeks ago, and there a tiny white spots on it. Is it mold?!
  14. awiens

    Brew pot recommendations

    Hello, I'm looking to purchase a @9 gallon brew pot and am interested in recommendations and suggestions. I currently do extract brews, five gallon batches, using propane. Thanks!
  15. awiens

    Partial boils

    Is it imperative to start with a specific amount of water to make wort? I ask because I have a recipe with conflicting amounts - one says 2 gallons, the other 2 1/2. As long as the hydrometer reading is on at fermentation does it matter? Planning on resolving this soon by getting a nine gallon...
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