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  1. ILOVEBEER

    Converting to NG from Propane help please

    Hi guys/gals, I have been out of brewing for years since the birth of my last child and it is time to fire up the old RIMS setup I built a few years ago. I currently have two propane burners on my RIMS (HLT and BK) but am currently setup with cast iron propane burners hard plumbed and...
  2. ILOVEBEER

    Hello

    I am interested in buying 4 snap top growlers and am looking to find the best price....wondering if anyone can help I am looking for this type: Thanks for the help. Redirect Notice
  3. ILOVEBEER

    HOPS longevity??????

    Hi guys, Headed to the beer store today to buy some ingredients for 20 gallons of AG. I have several ounces of hops in the freezer that I vacuum sealed 14 months ago.....yes that is right over a year ago. The vacuum is still holding and I am wondering if it is worth even using them for my...
  4. ILOVEBEER

    Need help with kegerator

    Hi guys, I converted my kegerator to corney setup. I need to dispense a regular SANKE keg for a party and have a few questions: How much beer line (length) should I use to avoid foaming? What psi dispensing psi should I use? Thanks
  5. ILOVEBEER

    Finally getting back into it....need advice

    I am gearing up to brew AG after a year off.....I bought a few pounds of centennial, cascade and US goldings.....I used most of the cascade but still have some centennial and goldings and vacuum packed then placed in the freezer where they have been since....I had a few questions: How long...
  6. ILOVEBEER

    Been gone for a year....ready to brew

    Hi guys, After the birth of my son, I am ready to dust off my AG rig and brew for his 1st year bday party....I know...I know some of you think "beer at a kids party?" HAHA hell yes! Anyway since I have been gone for a bit I am looking for a few nice SUMMER AG recipes (july bday) for the party...
  7. ILOVEBEER

    Hello again guys!

    I last brewed six months ago and have been busy with a newborn.....getting back into the AG. I would like to hear of ANY recipes you guys have made WITHOUT starters to give me some ideas for my next few batches....only thing I am not really into is porters......my experience level is...
  8. ILOVEBEER

    Octoberfest ag recipe

    Hi, I have not brewed for a few months since we had a new baby and have been looking at my gear sitting for 3months.......IM READY! I tried a sam adams octoberfest today and it got me in the mood to brew well.....an octoberfest. Anyone have an AG recipe they'd like ot share? Thanks:rockin:
  9. ILOVEBEER

    KEg inserts for no foam....help with thread

    A while ago someone found some inserts from Mcmaster Carr that they inserted into the dispensing tube of their kegs, that eliminated the need for such long beer lines with great success.....I looked for the thread but no luck. Does anyone have an idea who posted or what the items were called...
  10. ILOVEBEER

    Bottling question....need advice

    Hi guys, I've been doing this a little while now AG....and never experienced the joy (being sarcastic:)) of bottling. I love kegging but am constantly hounded by friends and family about "give me some beer" or "let me pay for the ingredients and give me a case." I have to go through the...
  11. ILOVEBEER

    Average time YOUR sparge takes?

    Hello, I use a two tier RIMS system to make 10 gallon batches. My HLT is above the other two keggles. I built it this way to be able to utilize one pump and gravity feed from this one to the MLT. I was wondering, on an average.....how long should my sparge be. I normally keep 1-2" above the...
  12. ILOVEBEER

    Sam Adams Summer Ale Clone?

    Hi Guys, I bought some of this beer the other day and I must admit, it is a great tasting beer. Has anyone attempted a clone and if they have any chance they'd like to share? Thanks
  13. ILOVEBEER

    Need advice on a purchase please

    Hello, I have several non perlick faucets lying around and want to purchase the adapter to make these: Does anyone use these for portable keg dispensing and if so do you like the pours you get from it? Any reasons I should stay away from these? Thanks Joe
  14. ILOVEBEER

    Got my perlicks today....

    Hello, I replaced the standard faucets on my kegerator with two perlicks because they were sticking so often in between pours. I have not poured beer through these but I did notice that they are VERY easy to operate which is awesome except for the fact that I use 12" tap handles and notice all...
  15. ILOVEBEER

    Difference in 425SS and 525SS perlick faucets????

    Hello, I am in the market for two new perlicks and have come across some pretty good deals. Do any of you own 425SS or 525SS perlicks and if so is there ant difference in performance, sticking etc? Thanks
  16. ILOVEBEER

    Should I have purchased better faucets???/

    Hello, I bought a two faucet tower for my kegerator with these faucets: I find that when days go between pours the front plunger glues itself with the beer sugars and is very very hard to operate....almost feels like I am going to break it to start a pour. Is the faucet pictured below a...
  17. ILOVEBEER

    kegerator faucet problems

    Hello, I have a dual faucet setup on my kegerator and find that over a few days time (of not using after having poured beer from them) they are both very difficult to pull open for dispensing. I know the beer is drying, casuing the inner plunger to stick. After a little force they break free...
  18. ILOVEBEER

    Need a recipe for domestic 2 row.....

    Hello, I have 20lbs of domestic 2 row, centennial/cascade and golding hops in the freezer. I want to use up the 2 row but I cant seem to find a recipe. I like Ales, APA's IPA's etc....can anyone steer me in the right direction or has a recipe they would like to share. I will pick up any...
  19. ILOVEBEER

    Can someone explain "volumes of C02" please

    Hello, I am still new to AG and chalked up my 70th gallon and have good results with my method of force carbing. I understand that carbonating is dependant on the style of beer made....since I only make ales as of now, this is the method I use. I set my regulator at 20psi and force carb for...
  20. ILOVEBEER

    Fastest grain to glass beer you have made

    I was wondering. I have made Biermunchers centennial blonde once before but he claims that it can go from grain to glass in less than two weeks....I believe him since it is his recipe:) What is the fastest turnaround AG beer you guys have made and KEGGED?
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