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If you already have a temp controller and a heating element, just find an old fridge on craigslist for free or cheap. Take out the shelves. I have one I got free from a nieghbor years ago. Looks like crap but it's in the garage so who cares. it works.

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Guage only tells you the pressure, which is dependent on temperature, not level, as long as there is any liquid CO2 in the tank. it's only at the very end, when it's all gas, that the guages tells you anything about how much is left in there. But if you are going through 20lbs tanks every few...

I had a leak a few weeks ago. Replaced the gasket and problem solved. Try a slightly thicker gasket then the one you currently use. But in the mean time, until you solve the issue, turn off your gas at the tank when not serving to limit wasting CO.

So I have been lazy and still have these available. Price negotiable. Make me an offer.

Yes - I am planning another batch of this recipe, but will be adding rice hulls.

So I brewed this up and it was absolutely delicious. Only thing I was I had some seriously stuck sparge. Not sure if it was due to the flaked corn. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yep - Haven't used a hydrometer in years. The last time I broke one, I said F it. I have a refractometer that I use on brew day to check my OG. Then once it's in the frementor I don't touch it. I let it go 2 weeks and then I keg it. Always seems to be done.

I'm gonna give this a go for my next batch. Temps warming up and need a good lawnmower beer.

Minimal if at all. Haven't bottle in years. But back when I did, I always preferred to bottle into bombers. Didn't notice an impact.

Also CO2 is used for carbonation.

I’m sure any of these numbers are highly dependent on other factors such as temperature and humidity. As to what’s realistic in the real world. Who knows?

Thanks for the responses. I didn’t figure 5-star would say it was safe to use even if they know it, due to legal reason. and I’m not so much thinking by about my hands, since washing well for 20 seconds seems to be the best approach. It would be a last resort sanitizer if half the family was...

Just a random thought I had as I have seen store shelves empty of hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes due to Coronavirus panic buying. Does Starsan kill viruses? I’ve got plenty of concentrate I could mix up as a sanitizer if regular cleaners continue to be hard to find. My gut tells me Starsan...

Truth. I used to make silly mistakes all the time due to drinking while brewing. Now my rule is first pour only after the boil is done. Definitely helps.

Fermentation chamber temp control. i am currently experimenting with with fermenting in cronies with spunding valve and no transfer the serving keg to eliminate oxidation. Ferment and serve from same keg.

16 oz soda bottles and carbonate caps. That will keep the O2 out and carbonated. Edit: this assumes you have a source of CO2 like a kegarator.

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Are you sure you are actually getting higher OG? Are you brewing extract or AG? Are you taking gravity readings hot? Is your hydrometer off?

Relax, don’t worry. Have a home brew. That gravity though would benefit from more yeast. Add another pack for peace of mind. Better to ovet pitch then under pitch.