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The picture is small, but those look like Sankey keg couplers to me.

Probably not the best fix for the long term, but I've been able to seal up some leaks by lubing the o-ring, tightly wrapping a couple of layers of teflon tape, more lube, then reconnecting the gas. These were pin lock kegs, but I don't see why there would be any difference.

Star San, slowly around the driveway... Definitely more Star San...

I'm actually surprised he didn't try to sanitize the Star-san.

I sure hope you two are joking. Never heard of such specialty (poultry) ale before. So I Googled, then almost puked.

Ordered another eight pounds of TSP/90 to make my own cleaner. I find when I have more, I use more.

Aaak! Kill it with fire! Or move it outside or something. But finding that would creep me out.

I'm thinking that the grill should be lit at the start of the mash. That's what I call "three tiering with style."

I assume you posted this so others could get a laugh. If so, mission accomplished! That picture is hilarious.

When I came home from the eye doctor this morning, (they had to dilate my eyes, so annoying) through my sunglasses I saw a cat sitting on my back porch. Thinking little of it, I went about my chores. I finished the laundry, vacuumed the floors, and fixed myself some lunch. As I sat down to...

When you start to wonder if sending a group text message to your extended family three minutes ago, that simply said, "87% efficiency!" was such a good idea.

Or when your yard has become an obstacle course of "spent grain icebergs."

The neck of my new 6.5 gallon carboy is too small for my brush to fit into. There are two small pieces of "gunk" stuck inside, and I don't think my arms will allow me to rock it back and forth for another two hours.

I don't think by saying "let me know what you find out" implies that I don't support local breweries. I look forward to trying their beer, and hope that they bring something superb to the area.

Good to know, I hadn't heard of the new brewery. If you are able to contact them, please report back with the (hopefully great) news.

Have you tried Jim's Homebrew in Spokane? I find it's a great place to go if you want to pay 150% above retail, and be treated like dirt, all in one stop. I stocked up on grains while on a trip through Vancouver, MO was about $35. When I run out I plan to contact a couple of people selling...

Thermal shock can be a dangerous thing. Next time, avoid this by cooling your brew to temp beforehand.

I originally made five gallons. I don't recall how long I left it in primary, ( I think only a month or two,) then I racked three gallons to secondary on oak, inside of a three gallon carboy. That is where it is currently sitting. I bottled the remaining two'ish gallons, and actually have one...

I can't comment on how the taste changed when aging in the bottles, because mine is still sitting on the oak. The samples I was referring to were taken with my wine thief. That's what I get for tucking it away in the corner of my basement before starting a remodel. It's easy to keep your hands...

I put three gallons on two ounces of French oak cubes about a year and a half ago. When I sampled last, it was very good. Oak was the dominant flavor, but not overwhelming, the apple was also present. Especially if you like an oaky white wine, I think you'll like it!