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I think this is a dumb question, however, is there any reason a secondary low pressure regulator that is sold for CO2 can't be used for Nitrogen? I mean once you've done the main bottle interface everything downstream is just pressure right? I know primary regulators aren't directly swappable...

After more than a decade in a crappy apartment I finally bought a house, which means I have some space for a dedicated brew space. And since I haven't used my brew setup in about 2 years I'm looking forward to actually getting back into it. I don't plan on overhauling the brewing equipment much...

I'm working on a project to build a kegorator into a small freestanding bar I had built. The idea is to dismantle my old kegorator fridge and build the refrigeration pieces into a custom built enclosure. The fridge was one that used the freezer shelf as the cold plate, so stripping all the old...

Finally, finally i'm ditching my 8.5 gallon kettle. the biggest mistake I made when starting was not going with a large enough kettle. The 11 gallon bayou classic went on sale for $40 earlier this summer and I jumped on it. I've slowly been collecting the fittings and parts to build this out...

A little while back I had grabbed a bottle of the saison that Fossil Fuels Brewing made with the yeast pulled from a chunk of amber. At least that's the story according to them. I've not seen much activity from them in the last year or two. I did propagate up the dregs in that bottle as I...

I grabbed an 11 gallon Bayou Classic on sale this week and need to add a bunch of fittings to turn it into my new 1 Vessel eBIAB. I know these kettles are on the thinner side compared to higher end options. I'm curious if anyone has successfully welded on fittings to comment on the level of...

I finally figured out why I keep missing targets, and I feel stupid for not realizing it before. Trying to figure out how I should adjust my methods to make beer smith work with my process. I use BIAB, but because I have a smaller than necessary kettle (8.5gallon) I usually can't do full...

So last year founders put out Frootwood, which both my girlfriend and I really enjoyed. I don't see it on their calendar again, so I have no idea if it will return. Recently we found a similar-ish beer from a local VT brewery that as a cherry graham cracker ale that we really liked. I'd love to...

I didn't have a free CO2 line, so i'm trying natural carbing for the first time while I kick one of my current kegs. Cold crashed beer into the keg and I added priming sugar based on a calculator. I did aim a touch low on carb levels figuring I'd finish it up with the bottle once it goes into...

I made this back over the summer, not exactly for beer brewing, but it could be used for that purpose with zero modifications. I made it to support my racing habit and tendency to overheat. In the summer we wear cool shirts under our nomex to keep cool in the race car. The shirts have tubes run...

So I've read a few places about this not being a great idea, but i'm a curious person, so I went ahead and tried anyway. On my 30th birthday I made a big barelywine with the intention of drinking a bottle or two every year over the next 10 years. A way to see if i can make a good beer that holds...

Ingredients: ------------ Amt Name Type %/IBU 7 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) Bel (3.0 SRM) Grain 41.1 % 6 lbs Wheat Malt, Dark (9.0 SRM) Grain...

I'm working out a recipe to brew next week on my 30th. Want it to be a big beer that I can bottle and put away for a while. Open a couple every year for the next few years. I really like english style barleywines. Or maybe americanized English barelywines if that makes sense. Not american...

Fellowship of the Drink VII: The Drinkers Awaken Welcome to Round VII of the Fellowship of the Drink beer/glassware swap! This is a beer swap for members of the continental US to allow you to try some beers from outside your region. Every participant picks a few beers as their offer and...

Welcome to Round III of the Fellowship of the Drink swap. This is a beer swap for members of the continental US to allow you to try some beers from outside your region. Every participant picks a few beers as their offer and then we devise a draw order and go down the list until everyone has...

So I happened into this today. Brand new, never used, was going to be thrown away (I love companies). Appears to be about 5 gallons, but I need to verify. 100% stainless, all TC fittings, 4 small ones around the edge, and one massive one in the center. Has a dip tube, slightly larger in diameter...

So I finally have enough parts in to start building my new brewstand and RIMS Setup. Previously I've just been using a BIAB propane setup. I'm currently in an apartment, and I live on the second floor. So I can't bring the propane up to my porch. And my stove isn't quite strong enough for 5...

I'm in the middle of piecing together a RIMS for my BIAB setup. Normally I just do everything over propane outside since I'm on the second story of an apartment. But with the weather getting cooler I'm really liking the idea of being able to be inside, or just on the upper deck more and more...

Nothing earth shattering, but figured I'd share. Bought a Kenmore 94689 to be my new fermentor. My old one was doing double duty as a kegorator and I need them to be separate at this point. I'm using a standard brewpi build for a controller. I put together an acrylic case to house the...

A friend and I sat down and built up a couple stir plates last night. Usual formula: cheap fan, speed controller, magnets, and a box. I cut out all the box pieces using a large CNC laser table as well as the magnet spacer. My stir bars show up tomorrow so I'll get the magnet arrangement tested...