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Cool, yes, I see it now on the site. Thanks. Looks like the screw on top actually has a hole for a stopper which can also be used for a blowoff tube. I imagine my "Brew Hauler" carboy carrier will work with it as well. Looks like a good piece of gear.

I like the idea of using the 6.5 gallon model for primary, but with a high gravity beer I don't think an air lock in the little grommet hole will do the trick. I don't see any way to connect a proper blow-off tube to this - anybody have any ideas how that might work?

Hi all, Very experienced extract brewer, newb (4 batches) all-grain brewer checking in again. I think I am getting the hang of AG and want to upgrade my set-up a bit. Right now I am using an igloo cooler with a false bottom as my mash/lauter tun. I heat water in my brew kettle and...

They all do that. Nothing to worry about.

Thanks Puddlethumper I think you may be right. I went towards the high end on strike water last time, and I use femcap to prevent boil overs but I think that results in more diluted wort also. I am going to try my second AG batch tomorrow.

Denny thanks - in fact my final volume was substantially high - about 6 gallons or so in my 6.5 gallon glass carboy. Epimetheus - on my extract batches I counted the ice as "make-up water" and compensated to hit my final volume. Thanks for the feedback.

Hi All - I am a long time lurker and just recently joined HBT - this is my first post. I am very impressed with the knowledge of the community here. I have been extract brewing off and on since the late 1980's, and I am lucky enough to have a pretty good setup and equipment in my workshop for...