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Nice suggestions and simple recipes. It's easy to over do it when you start introducing a lot of different ingredients! I've had good success with making amber ales and mild pale ales for group events too. I had a group of friends that I would call craft beer novices that killed 4 gallons of a...

I'm not aware of any other breweries that have released that many recipes with detailed instructions, but a lot of them tell you their ingredients on their website. I've also found individual articles where a commercial brewer explains how they make one of their beers and gives homebrewing tips...

Thanks Gary! I've only been there for 2.5 years so far but it's a remarkable company. Cheers!

Hey Josh, I'm glad to help out! I spend a lot of time trying to make my articles easy to understand, so I appreciate that comment. My friend recently brought back some Whiskey Rebellion from Warped Wing in Dayton. We really enjoyed it.

You’re correct. The controller in my article is just a basic on/off type controller. I’m using the term PID very loosely in this article since it’s just an intro to how a “PID” works for those that haven’t used one before. The interface and functions are the same as a true PID, just without the...

You’re correct. The controller in my article is just a basic on/off type controller. I’m using the term PID very loosely in this article since it’s just an intro to how a “PID” works for those that haven’t used one before. The interface and functions are the same as a true PID, just without the...

You’re correct. The controller in my article is just a basic on/off type controller. I’m using the term PID very loosely in this article since it’s just an intro to how a “PID” works for those that haven’t used one before. The interface and functions are the same as a true PID, just without the...

Hey NeoBrew. You're correct. The controller in my article is just a basic on/off type controller. I'm using the term PID very loosely in this article since it's just an intro to how a "PID" works for those that haven't used one before. The interface and functions are the same as a true PID, just...

I used to tape my probe to the side of my vessel and insulate it like you mentioned, and it kind of worked, but I've had much better luck with my thermowell. Anything will overshoot if the temperature drop is large. Even with my thermowell, I drop the temp in a couple stages if it's a large...

Agreed, can't have one without the other and expect great beer.

You're right, fuzzy logic is not useful for a fridge or freezer. Those like to be on or off and run for long cycles rather than short frequent cycles which can wear them out quickly. I've always seen fuzzy logic used to keep stable mashing temps where the heating source can be varied between 0-100%.

It's not as cheap as Johnny's but they have a lot to offer!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hey Rob, I'd recommend following the link at the end of my article, and contacting somebody directly at Land-Grant. The guys at Land-Grant don't monitor this article and probably won't see this comment. Good luck!

That is a tough situation to be in. I hope you're able to find a location that fits your needs. I couldn't find a cheap enough retail space to support a small 1bbl brewery. I kept arguing with my city officials that I would NOT have a taproom in my neighborhood and that brewing in my basement...

Thanks for sharing that article Brian. That is an interesting take on starting a new business. Isn't it funny how a dead dream and bankruptcy saved the marriage? Two negative, life altering events relieved them of enough pressure to save their marriage. Very interesting. Glad you enjoyed my...

I have noticed more small distilleries popping up lately! There's probably some advantages, but I'm not that passionate about spirits. Even though I see the appeal of distilling, it's not quite for me :). Cheers!

I've heard the same thing, that 7bbl is generally the smallest you want to go for a sustainable business. As you pointed out, there's definitely a better margin on selling your beer directly vs wholesale which can help make a smaller setup more reasonable even if it's not as efficient as a...

Thanks for giving it a read! It's still in the back of my mind, so we'll see what the future holds. Cheers!

That's what makes it so interesting to visit new breweries for me. Some are very flashy but have mediocre beer, while others have very basic roots and make great beer. I live in Columbus, Ohio now and there were only 5 breweries open back in 2011. At the end of 2016 we had 40 breweries and I've...