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So I figured it out. The controller also does heating, but you have to open the control box and change a jumper on the circuit board (glad I saved the manual!). So, since the garage is 35 degrees, I don't need to have the fridge on. I connected the heater to the controller, and put the...

I have a Johnson Controls Digital controller (the blue one, not the grey one). Don't think it does heat, but I could be wrong. I'll check out that thermowell. Thanks!

So, I bought an Electric Fermentation Heater like this one: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/brewing/brewing-equipment/fermenting-equipment/fermentation-temperature-control/electric-fermentation-heater.html I'm trying to figure out how to use it in my garage in conjunction with my...

How long to lager depends on what you're going for, and the size of the batch doesn't really matter. Time is the primary factor. Experimentation is the only way to find your answer, as taste is all about personal preference. Generally speaking, an average strength lager should be ready after...

So, I recently bought Northern Brewer's 10 gal All Grain cooler set up. I've watched videos, read books, and read this thread completely. I still have a question or two. I've seen all sorts of set ups, and some use gravity while others use pumps to move liquids around. I intend to use...

A related question. I'm using my new stir plate for the first time. I pitched the yeast into the starter last night and it's been stirring for about 12 hours. My concern is that it doesn't really look any different. Should I see some sort of krausen, or does the constant stirring keep any...

Quick question on this thread. I've searched through all the other threads with this subject, but haven't seen anyone suggest, or make comment on this method: In extract brewing, most of us are doing partial volume boils. How about boiling some water before making the beer, thus sanitizing...

Hi all. I've been looking for a homebrew club, but don't necessarily want to drive for 30-45 minutes to get to meetings. Does anyone know of a club in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dale City or Dumphries areas? Thanks!

They've added an hour on Wednesday, so it closes at 7 now that day. I know it's not much, but if you're looking to avoid the crush on Saturdays there, it might be an okay option. I've always been pretty happy with them, though I understand how some might find Derek's directness to be off...

Ok. So I was never able to get the heat in the little room up to 75 anyway. Based on the rest of the house, I'd say at best it got to 70, so I don't think I got it too hot. It was about 70 when I pitched the yeast in the first place, and ambient temperature in the house was about 68. To...

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My background: Novice brewer. Have brewed about a dozen times in the last 2 years. Have some equipment beyond the basics, but I haven't broken the bank or gotten my PhD in brewing yet. So, yesterday I brewed Northern Brewer's Caribou Slobber Ale. I used the dry yeast that came with the...