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I brew out in my garage, and since I live in Ohio, we have pretty dramatic temperature swings. I needed to build something so I could ferment in my conical out in the garage. Originally I was going to purchase an upright freezer and stick the conical in it, but I couldn't find a freezer that it...

I have tried reading through a bunch of the threads in the automated forum, and they are packed with great info, but I just cannot single out the answer I am looking for. I am trying to automate my mash tempature. That's all. I am using a HERMS system on a Blichmann burner (propane). I see...

I am torn! I am going to be purchasing a bigger setup but cannot make a decision on this. Here is what I am going to do: 1. Get new Mash Tun, HLT, Boil Kettle and Conical - Going to purchase these from Stout Tanks & Kettles. 2. Convert everything else in my brewery over to Tri Clovers -...

Ok guys/gals. Getting my 6 tap keezer build underway. Started off last night by getting a nice 13cf Kenmore chest freezer. Have some stuff, going to order the rest soon. Just wanted some tips and advice from others who have built one. Here is what I already have: Dual S/S Tower with...

I am looking into a couple options to improve my brews and just wanted to get some opinions on those options. I am thinking about buying a thermapen or a water filter. I was thinking about a thermapen for the durability, speed and accuracy. I can't tell you how many cheap digitals I've...

I was formulating some recipes for a local hombrew contest this July and I decided I wanted to make an Oktoberfest for it. I came up with a recipe I liked then I though, hmm, wonder really how different it would be I used a traditional decoction mash? Not wanting to scrap my initial recipe I...

Anyone heading up there? I'll be at the Saturday Evening Session (#3) Went there last year and had a blast! Would be cool to meet some fellow HBT members.

Well kinda had a SNAFU the last couple of brewdays....here is the scoop My efficiency has gone out the window (from consistent 75% to 78%) to 65%and 50% today :confused: Little backround: I crush my own grains (BC set at .030) Mash for 60 mins (temp. depending on style) 1.25qts/lb...

Been searching for a recipe for Eliot Ness and came up empty. I took the ingredients that Great Lakes provides in their Eliot Ness Ingredient List and made this clone. This is as close as they come. Brew it up and tell me what you think. Style: Vienna Lager Brewer: Anthony Vaccani Batch...

I will be leaving this crappy Ohio weather behind tomorrow and enjoying a week in Daytona Beach. Now I need to find a spot to drink some good brews. Does anyone know of anything in the area? I was checking out a place called BJ's restaurent & brewery on Beer Advocate and it seemed pretty...

I am looking to buy a Blichmann beer gun. I have a few things I can offer as partial or complete trades. I have a Perlick 575SS (Creamer) faucet, regular chrome faucet, a Single chrome 2.5" draft tower (I lost the top cap so I used a sanke keg connector cover), 15' Copper prechiller (from AHS)...

I am wanting to try a bottle of Russian River's Supplication and Temptation. I cannot get it out here where I live and really would like to give these 2 a shot. Reply here or PM me if you can help me out! (I'll make sure that you get compensated for your troubles :mug:)

I am not looking for any legal advice, but I was reading up on some of Ohio's Liquor Laws and this struck me as insane.... 4303.02 A-1 permit. Permit A-1 may be issued to a manufacturer to manufacture beer and sell beer products in bottles or containers for home use and to retail and...

C4 IIPA Brew Type: All Grain Date: 8/8/2010 Style: Imperial IPA Brewer: Anthony Vaccani Batch Size: 6.50 gal Boil Volume: 7.99 gal Boil Time: 60 min Actual Efficiency: 76.73 % Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 13.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 80.60 % 1.00...

This is my first attempt at a logo for my beer. The name Darzo is the city in Italy my family came from (and alot still live there) Birra is Italian for beer. The picuture is of my great-great grandfather. Oddly enough when I emailed the logo to my family back in Italy, that picture is on his...

Orange American Wheat Brew Type: All Grain Date: 7/25/2010 Style: American Wheat or Rye Beer Brewer: Anthony Vaccani Batch Size: 5.00 gal Boil Volume: 6.27 gal Boil Time: 60 min Actual Efficiency: 80.95 % Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 0.50 lb Rice Hulls (0.0 SRM)...

Das Festbier Brew Type: All Grain Date: 4/25/2010 Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen Brewer: Anthony Vaccani Batch Size: 5.25 gal Boil Volume: 7.32 gal Boil Time: 90 min Actual Efficiency: 82.97 % Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 6.00 lb Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 53.33 %...

Is Orange zest appropriate in an American Wheat? Here is my recipe: Amount Item Type % or IBU 0.50 lb Rice Hulls (0.0 SRM) Adjunct 5.26 % 4.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 42.11 % 4.00 lb White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM) Grain 42.11 % 0.50 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain...

I've been working on a Brown Ale recipe and I am not sure if using Munich Malt is correct for the style. Here is what I came up with so far: Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 6.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 64.17 % 2.00 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 21.39 % 0.50 lb...

Man alive I feel like I just crawled out of a cave! I cannot believe I had a pub so close to me with an awesome selection and I didn't even know about it! Check out this World Beer tour thing they do: https://winkinglizard.com/data/content/beer_tour.asp 2010 TOUR INFORMATION The...