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So I currently use jamils recirculation IC setup which I really like, and now I would like to add a pre chiller/ice bath to the setup. How big should it be? I do 10gal batches with a 50' x 1/2" IC. I probably don't need a lot of copper for the pre chiller right? I live in CO where the ground...

So this is a very novice question, but I want to get some opinions on maintaining temperature during mash out/ fly sparging. I mash in an insulated cooler so obviously I don't have direct fire. I have no problem getting the mash up to 168-170 before I vourlauf/initiate run off, but the temp...

Would this work as the speed control for my stir plate build? I am planning on installing a 120mm computer fan inside a 8x6X3 project box. I am wondering if this will work as the speed control. Thanks! http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062355

I found this pump on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/5-12V-Brushless-Magnetic-Self-priming-Water/dp/B009B583OK It is super cheap, Amazon Prime eligible, and seems to meet the specs I want. I will only be using this pump to recirculate wort for Jamil's "Whirlpool/Immersion Chiller" set up...

Does anyone know an acceptable range for v/v of kombucha? Should I treat it like soda? Thanks! Ben

hey guys, I work at a brewery in denver and we are right next to a barrel supplier. I walked outside and saw these in the back of the owners truck. They are five gallon oak barrels that were first use American whiskey. Comes with the stand. Carboy in the picture is just for scale. They're at...

So I fly sparge and use beer smith to get my temp calculations. The problem is that I live at 7500 ft in colorado and cant get water over 198f. The water I add for my mash out is usually around 207f. Is there some sort of calculation that will get me equal heating potentials for water at two...

I found this on ebay, its only about $30 to your front door...

Had to leave my old kegerator behind when we moved, thinking I would just bottle. Well, bottling blows so I bought a craigslist fridge yesterday. Just wanted to pass along my plans and hope for some good advice. Fridge is a big one, 18.8cf, freezer on top. I want two faucets this time with...

Hey folks, just moved to Denver (well, west of denver) and need to find a new homebrew store. Any suggestions? Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, couldn't find a better one. Thanks, Ben

Hello all, I have been hearing a lot about cohumulone contributing to harsh bitterness in beer. I want to buy some low-cohumulone hops for a IIPA I am doing, but cant seem to find a list of cohum levels in hops. Any suggestions?

Hey all, I currently keg all my batches into 5 gallon corny kegs and use standard ball lock QDC. The bar I work at has three bars with a keg cooler in the basement. The run to the main bar is 40ft with glycol cooling. So heres my question... Can I just change a sanke hook up in the keg...

Hey everyone, I really wanted to get a refractometer because I like to check gravity several times throughout fermentation, and filling a grad cylinder a couple times can really add up (its my beer and I want to drink it all). Unfortunately I found out they only really work with unfermented...

Hey kids, Ok so I made three ciders this year (first time doing cider), one of straight cider and champagne yeast, one cider with a little honey (1lbs) and WL english cider yeast, and one cyser with about 6lbs honey and WL cider yeast. I am going to keg and bottle most of it but I want to age...

So I have always been fascinated with DFH really high gravity beers (120 min IPA, world wide stout, rais extra) and have always really wanted to try making one but was not confident enough in my brewing tech. Now I have made a ton of improvements in temp control, pitch rate, mashes etc. and I...

Hey all, I am making a cyser, probably 5 gallons cider and 8lbs honey. I know I need plenty of yeast to go at this, and I want it to finish dry. I have a place to keep the carboy at 65f at all times, but I am wondering if I need to make a starter. If I want a dry finish I think I need to use...

Ok, first of all I didn't know whether this belonged in mead or cider so sorry if I misplaced this one. Anyway my question is about headspace in the secondary carboy. I have heard that headspace in a aging carboy is bad because of contact with oxygen. So I just ran a hose out of my co2...

I dont even know if its called brewing. Ive never done cider before, but I figured it was a good idea since I can just use my brewing equipment. So I have a very good local apple orchard about ten minutes from me. I knew they pressed fresh every tuesday, so I called and had them set aside 5...

Fellow hopheads, I am about to order some hops and want to make sure I get the 09 crop. The only place I have found 09 varieties available are freshops.com and hopsdirect.com. I was wondering which of those two you all think are the best, and also if there are any other places you would...

Hey all I am a reletively new brewer and had a quick question about water. I have been using straight tap water for all my beers, we have good tap water where I live but I want to be certain I am not compromising my beer. I dont want to get into water chemistry/ additives yet since I feel I...