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I did find the right fitting to replace the push-to-connect fitting; it is a 1/8" BSPT. I ordered a barbed hose fitting from McMaster, 1/4" hose ID x 1/8" BSPT male pipe.

This is funny, I'm actually trying to do something with the regulator from the Avanti mini kegerator too! I've used the 5L kegs for homebrew, and they work quite well, so I wanted to create a more portable setup for the beach, parties etc. Part of what I want to do is to replace the...

Any updates on how this turned out?

I reuse 5L kegs for my homebrew and I've found that there are two types of vent bungs used in commercial 5L kegs. One type is a three-piece unit and is much easier to remove. The other is a two-piece unit. I got started with the 5L because I bought an Avanti 5L keg dispenser (it didn't work well...

I couldn't find this mentioned anywhere in the thread; what keeps it from leaking from the inside between the female barb adapter and the stainless steel washer? Does the original spigot seal get compressed against the brass nipple enough that it doesn't matter?

$4.99 each which I think is high.

I just bought three bottles at Bristol Farms.

I just bought three bottles at Bristol Farms (Manhattan Beach).

I used Whirlfloc for the first time with the batch I brewed yesterday and what a difference it made! I got a crazy amount of break material and very clear wort going into the fermenter.

The oxide layer on my aluminum pot is pretty close to black in color. Also, I started using it before creating the oxide layer and the acidity of the wort prevented it from developing. After two batches I boiled just water in it for an hour or so and now I have a pretty uniform oxide layer.

+1 on that Thanks, Cheshire. It's good to hear some one relay actual experience as opposed to conjecture/theory. Thanks, cimirie. Consistency is a good point that I hadn't seen mentioned before. And thanks jalgayer for the OP! This is a good thread.

I was wondering about this too. I plan on brewing a Belgian dubbel or tripel and a strong Scotch ale for later in the year. I have seen many say that bulk conditioning is better, but I haven't seen anyone say they tested it in any kind of way or found that the same recipe was better one way vs...

I am planning on brewing a Belgian dubbel or tripel and then a strong Scotch ale for later in the year, so I have been trying to read up on these too. Another reason I have seen made your using a secondary is for bulk conditioning as opposed to conditioning in bottles. My understanding is that...

I made the mistake of trying to rush with my first batch. I bottled after two weeks in primary and after three weeks in bottles, it was carbonated OK but still tasted very green. The green taste didn't go away for about another two weeks. For my subsequent batches, I've just left them in primary...

I haven't posted very much, but I'm a frequent follower of HBT. What's become clear to me is that with anything related to home brewing, there doesn't seem to ever be a single/right answer. Also, your experience is good enough for me! Thanks Yooper and thanks Doc for the OP.

Ah, OK. That makes sense. I haven't seen pictures illustrating that as well as these or such a clear explanation :) I'm brewing another batch this weekend so I will definitely try to cool the wort to 70 in 20 minutes (probably by using an ice bath). Should I let the break settle out at all...

So with Doc's pics above, is the crud on top of the boil in the first pic a good example of hot break? I definitely get that but I don't get anything like the third or fourth pics. I'm only doing partial mash/partial boils though. I've brewed five batches so far (since January, best x-mas gift...

Thanks. Yeah, converting something like that or finding a cool old mini fridge like the other would be awesome!

Do you happen to know/remember what the brand of antique mini fridge that you gave to your friend was? It looks pretty cool.

I use a son-of-fermentation-chiller type chamber for primary fermentation ~50F and a spare refrigerator for lagering ~38F.