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I've been considering brewing a wheat beer and then serving it using a Blichmann Hop Rocket or Randall filled with fruit (blueberries, raspberries) in order to get a fresh infused fruit flavor. Has anybody done this in the past and has it been successful? My worry comes with not knowing how...

I recently completed an electric brewing rig similar to Kal's setup. It has a 240v setup with the 5500 ulwd heating element in my 15 g kettle. I use this to mainly make 5 and 10 g batches. I would like to make small 3 gal test batches though and have an extra kettle available to convert for...

After reading countless posts and build threads here and reading too many electrical articles I decided to finally go forward with an electric build of my own. After everything I read and making a list of what it was that I wanted in a brewery I found that the complete build by Kal was probably...

Had a question on what type of exhaust or ventilation system may work best and be the easiest for me to use in my new brewing space. I'm building an all electric system currently and thinking ahead to what I may need to do for ventilation of the BK and HLT. The window in my basement sits right...

I am in the process of building a HERMS coil for my HLT and was wondering is the copper is too soft to use a 1/2" SS compression fitting to attach it to the kettle wall. I have two of the SS compression fittings on hand and didn't know if it would crimp the copper or if there was a trick to...

Here is a completely finished and automated Brutus style single tier brewing system. I have used it for 2 years with great success and am now completely overhauling my process and no longer am using this system. It runs on propane and control box is easily plugged into a standard outlet...

I am looking for some input or help possibly converting the system I currently use, which is run off of propane, to an electric system. My main reason for wanting to switch over is simply comfort - I want to brew inside where it's cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. I currently...

A strange thing happened this weekend and I'm not sure what to do. I had a batch of pilsner fermenting in a chest freezer that had a digital temp controller hooked up and for some reason the temp probe failed causing the freezer to drop the temp and subsequently caused the batch of beer to...

I've been trying to really learn a little bit more about the process or necessity of whirlpooling after the boil to reduce the amt of hop leftovers going into the fermenter and still trying to avoid DMS formation. My question seems to be is there a good method of whirlpooling when using a...

I'm thinking of changing my current system around a little and try to use some of the soft copper coil I have laying around. I was wondering if there is any suggestions on how long a typical HERMS coil should be. I had read a few posts that stated 25' and some that said it could be as little...

So I made a milk stout this past Sunday and things were going well in the primary. Today I checked on it again and the rubber stopper had blown out of the carboy b/c the airlock was clogged. I'm not sure how long ago it happened and could be up to 48 hours ago. When I replaced the stopper in...

I have been trying to write down a brewing schedule for a years worth of brewing different styles of beers. I am looking to see if anyone knows of a schedule such as this that already exists or if anyone has suggestions. I'm thinking things like brewing Oktoberfest in March to age...

So I have finally just about finished my single tier build. Thanks to the many posters here that have provided help and guidance as well as very useful information! All helped me to create this stand. I incorporated a swivel mount for the control panel and added a secure tippy dump to the...

I recently bought a thermowell and love controller TS-13010 from Cole Parmer and now that I have them it doesn't appear the probe will fit down the shaft of the thermowell. I was told that I could maybe file down the probe to allow it to fit but is that okay to do or should I try to find a...

Tried to search through some forums but couldn't find a direct answer. I am trying to finish up my pump disconnects but can't figure out what quick disconnect to put on the "in" side of the pump since it needs a 1/2" female connector. I have a ball valve on the "out" side so putting a quick...

I was wondering if anyone out there could help me out with connecting all the propane piping to the brewstand I am building. I have bought the black iron tubing in 1/2" diameter to attach to the stand. As I look at it, though, I am not sure how to connect the tubing to the burners as it...

I was lucky enough to recently get a nitrogen system for my home bar. I have a nice stout ready to hook up but have a question regarding carbonation. Would you force carbonate with the nitrogen or do you still have to use the CO2 and then vent the keg after carbonation and switch to nitrogen...

I came across this new little device that supposedly will regulate the temperature of the water in a kettle to keep it at a certain degree. Has anyone seen this before and would it be an alternative to use for maybe keeping a constant temp in the MLT or HLT? Not realy pricey and thought it...

I am planning on trying out my luck with growing some hops this year but am planning on moving around mid-april or early may. What is the latest that I can plant a section of hops this year? I don't want to buy some rhizomes and then not be able to plant them if they need to be planted in...

I just completed my DIY CFC last night and for some reason am having a hard time picturing or drawing out the connections that I'll need to pump the wort through the CFC and then into the fermenter. The copper tubing is 3/8" so I will need a hose to connect to there but the pump outlet is...