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  1. fizgig

    RIMS rocket dark wort

    I am using a regular sparge arm like so https://home-brew-stuff.myshopify.com/products/ssa-01?_pos=3&_sid=e862de501&_ss=r I'll try lowering it when recirculating and see if that does anything different. I have a feeling this wheat malt is way darker than it should be as well, both beers I...
  2. fizgig

    RIMS rocket dark wort

    Monitoring it, over the course of an hour it went from looking like straw yellow of a lager to a golden-copper color typical of an east coast IPA coming out of the sparge arm. It's a low-watt-density, RIMS rocket. https://www.blichmannengineering.com/rimsrocket.html Should be 5 SRM...
  3. fizgig

    RIMS rocket dark wort

    I have a RIMS rocket and the blichmann power tower PID with it and I've used it a few times. I don't believe I'm getting scorching, the pump is moving at a good pace, the element isn't blackened when I take it apart, but I see the wort visibly darken. Last batch was pale ale, wheat, and a half...
  4. fizgig

    Homebrew Clarity

    You can use it in beer. It's Chitosan and Kieselsol. https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/lq-chitosan https://www.morebeer.com/products/super-kleer-finings-kieselsolchitosan-65-ml.html Normally used in wine, mead and liquor, they probably don't use it in beer as it's more expensive...
  5. fizgig

    Chunky Beer, Why???

    A long time ago I brewed a cherry wheat that had that effect in some of the bottles. Basically the fruit that remained in suspension and the yeast from bottle conditioning formed a layer at the bottom, but a rough layer instead of a smooth one, as soon as pressure was release, the chunks broke...
  6. fizgig

    Galaxy Hops

    They are in stock at the moment
  7. fizgig

    Examining possible solutions to issue of sulfur smell from Perlick 650ss faucets

    I do not have a sulfur problem, both my faucets are A0215G, been in service since November '15, sometimes the beer sits for 3 weeks and no issues (I had bronchitis). I did clean with PBW and then run Acid Blend #6 in a 2oz/Gallon ratio when I installed them.
  8. fizgig

    Need help with RIMS controller setup

    thanks for the help everyone, I appreciate it. And 10-4 about the amperage, I've already run into that, most of the controllers are 1200w/15amp and I have to use the ssr because of it.
  9. fizgig

    Need help with RIMS controller setup

    That's exactly what I need, but it's missing the temp probe and the plumbing questions. I'm not sure what the alarm disable and buzzer is for, or how the emergency stop works (is it connecting the hot right to ground? Sounds expensive, why not just break the circuit and not send power to the...
  10. fizgig

    Need help with RIMS controller setup

    I have a Blichmann 120v RIMS rocket, 10 gallon mash tun with/false bottom, a bunch of camlocks and silicon tubing, and a chugger pump. I want to do step mashing, any recommended setups? Here's what I think I need: A controller, e.g. Auber SYL-2352 Some sort of SSR as the RIMS is 2000w...
  11. fizgig

    A Year In Review - Lessons Learned

    @Iseneye Spraying grain with water keeps more of the husk intact when milling. Be cautioned this can gum up your mill, I don't bother and I'm often over 80%, I'd worry more about getting a good crush and sparging well.
  12. fizgig

    The great fermentation debate!! Lol

    I've kegged in as little as 8 days, if it's done, it's done. I've also let sit for a few months for some Belgians and RISs. Some of the more hoppy, roasty or high gravity beers benefit from a little aging, but they can do that in the keg.
  13. fizgig

    Help figuring out PBG from first runnings

    I've been having super low FGs too lately, I think I take too long to sparge trying to get the wort clear through vorlaufing and that also cools the wort to let the Beta Amylase go nuts. I've been trying a combo of super hot mash out and boiling the first runnings while sparging on certain...
  14. fizgig

    There's a hop or combination of hops that give out a Fruit Loops taste

    Hmm, I might have to make a boo berry beer. maybe a fruity yummy mummy beer too...
  15. fizgig

    There's a hop or combination of hops that give out a Fruit Loops taste

    Sometimes centennial smells like Trix when I throw it in the boil.
  16. fizgig

    Star San Soak - Passivation?

    do you need to soak? why not hit it with a spray bottle and let it air dry? Also, you could get some acid cleaner #5, I got some from a brewer friend. http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/wp-content/uploads/Acid-5-Tech2.pdf
  17. fizgig

    Giving a presentation on homebrewing for a senior activity center,anyone done similar

    This is just folks 55+, not like assisted living or a nursing home, but point taken. I could mention things like pumps and tippy mash tuns, buckets and handtrucks for the fermenters, splitting into 3 gallon buckets, etc. Anyone have any tips in that realm? I think we have some brewers on...
  18. fizgig

    Giving a presentation on homebrewing for a senior activity center,anyone done similar

    How deep should I go, stick with extract or simple kits, or talk about all grain? I don't want to be too basic or way over their heads either.
  19. fizgig

    Cluster hops - why are they not more popular?

    cluster hops : modern c hops :: mallo cups : reese's peanut butter cups :: necco wafers : starburst modern c hops = cascade, centennial, chinook, columbus old school classic flavor vs. bursting modern flavor, some people don't like the old timey taste.
  20. fizgig

    Found my first wild hop!!

    Just dig it up, the root crown and rhizomes should be giant and pretty resilient, looks like a bunch of thin parsnips...
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