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This is a Monster Mill 2 roller in good condition with the hopper. Along with it is a Malt Muncher motor that has never been used. You will need to get the couplings to join one another. I bought a bigger set up to replace this one. This mill has been great for me! $150

20 Gallon SS Brewtech mash tun and recirculation manifold. It has an electric temp probe and will come with a hand full of extra 1/2" ball valves. This treated me very well for a long time. Only reason I'm selling is I bought a bigger mash tun. In like new condition. In Chicago 60631. Contact me...

Good evening all. Anyone have efficiency issues with the SS Brewtech Infussion Mash Tun? I have the 20 gallon. I recirculate with and electric HERMS coil along with their sparge arm. I know most people recirculate at 1 gallon per minute. When I did this my efficiency dropped 10 points! So at 1...

I have 2 220v Auber contactors. I have them being feed with 2 hot's on one side then they feed into my SSR's. I have it being turned on with a switch. I have no power coming out of the contactors. It seems to be energized because I can here it humming. Here is a link to the contactors I have...

I am currently setting up a 20 gallon HERMS system. I'm mainly going to be brewing 10 gallons but wanted the capability to brew 15 gallons on command. So I'm thinking 2 5500w elements. One in my HLT and one in my BK. However I will need 3 temp probes. Now I am thinking about using the Auber...

I am new to electric brewing and have been doing a bunch of research and browsing the threads. I have a couple of questions. Is it necessary to do a spa panel or can I just do a GFCI breaker in my main panel of my house? I know for most people it is more cost effective to do a Spa panel and...

I'm taking the big leap into kegging. It should have happened a long time ago! I have a few questions though. I was wondering what brand of CO2 regulators to look into. I know to get a 2 gauge regulator. Also I was going to get a 10# bottle. Was wondering where the best place is to get one and a...

I was wondering if anyone has any experiance with Oxy Caps? Was wondering if they work? I figure if they do work they are well worth the little extra money. Thanks for any input. http://www.brewandgrow.com/brew/equipment/bottling/caps/oxy-caps-144.html Thanks Dave

Hi I just bought a monster mill MM2 and was wondering what everyone had the rollers set at. Was just wondering what was the best gap for efficiency. Also I am planning on running it with a cordless drill. I know you want to keep it as a slower speed, but wasnt sure what RPM was appropriate. I...

For those of you who have made a counterflow chiller I have 1 question about it. I was wondering what kind of wire/gauge wire you have used to wrap around the 3/8 tubing? Im planning on making one soon and wanted to do it right the first time. Thanks for any input. Dave

Anyone use these on their brew kettle? I was planning on using 1 on my brew kettle and 1 on my mash tun too. Seems like a good deal. http://www.homebrewstuff.com/1-2-weldless-bulkhead-w-compact-valve.html

Hey this is for the Chicago guys. I know there a few of you floating around on here. I usually get all my ingredients from Brew & Grow. To be honest thats the only brew shop I know about in the area. My problem is they dont carry American Red Wheat, or any Red Wheat for that matter. Was...

Im going to be brewing a full grain wheat ale. Im going to use Safale US-05. My first question is do I have to rehydrate the yeast or just pitch it dry. I know you could do both, but not sure what way is better. It seems people on here do both. If I do need to rehydrate how much water do I use...

Are you able to bottle with growlers like this from northern brewer? http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/nb-red-crest-growler-1.html I wasnt sure if the growler will hold the pressure through the process. Thanks, Dave

Anyone ever try making an ale with pomegranate? Im sure people have. Im thinking about doing it and was wondering if anyone had any ideas or foundations to start on. Thanks, Dave

Hey all. Im new on here. I have just recently got into brewing beer. I love it so far. I have made the mr beer. Thats what got me into brewing in the first place. But now just bottled a kolsch. Just wanted to say hi and sorry if I ask any stupid questions. Hope to learn a lot on here...