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That looks fine... You can start the ales at colder temps if you like too. Higher fifties until the yeast utilize all the oxygen and minerals (Lag Stage). One you see signs of activity then you can push it up to 65 then 68. Make sure to keep a space between the freezer floor and your fermenters...

Sorry this will take you to kits for coolers http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=44_35_47

Silicone has some pretty nasty stuff in it. Not only might it shed off flavors (Probably to small to notice) but it could put some chemicals into your wort that are harmful to humans. Why not keep the original spout on there and find a hose big enough in diameter to attach to it. OR This is a...

Ahhh correct you are... stupid have I become. If yoda were to say it.

There's a lot more to factor in on this. (Kind of Hops used and their AA (Alpha Acids), Amount of hops used, and the time thing) Pulling the hops and boiling could help but probably don't want to leave them in. It may only raise your IBUs 4 or 5 points with 40 minutes extra boil time, but with...

Get a bigger fridge. Convert a chest freezer with a temp control on it. You can fit 4 or five carboys/better bottles in a 16 or 20 cb ft freezer. But for now: Valentines day is coming so don't piss off the ol lady

Thread might help you https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/standard-beer-bottles-hold-how-much-pressure-121900/

I'm going to have to agree with RM-MN. It would probably be better to get another fermenter. That gives you some breathing room. The grains can last a bit when they're crushed, I wouldn't go over a week after crush date, though.

Dextrin won't affect your gravity much, plus it's a non-fermentable. You could add a 1/2 to 1 lb of flaked oats or corn to your recipe. That will give you good head retention and a slick mouth feel. It will also bump up your gravity a bit. Malto Dextrin is usually used in extract recipes...

You don't want to get too low on your ratios. It could lead to dough balls or worse unconverted starches. I'd say stick with the 1.25. It's puts you at 4.9 gal. in your mash tun, but your grain is going to absorb most of that water and you'll probably have enough room for a sparge or two. Take...

6ml is plenty for 1 gallon. The spray nozzle knocks down a lot of the foam I've found. Even if there's no foam don't worry it's still doing it's job.

Time is always good for any beer. But if you haven't seen the airlock move it may be time to rack out. You might get down to .012 if you wait another week, but you could be drinking it by then, eh? Also depends on weather you're kegging or bottling. If you keg, it won't matter you can just...

Well if you head about 2000 miles northwest to Panhandle, Idaho.... We're practically neighbors, right?

JBrady, If you're going to do Direct heat you may want to think about putting in a false bottom to separate your grains from the direct heat. Otherwise you could be vulnerable to scorching your grain and getting some undesired flavors. Then you can insulate it to keep your you temps longer thus...

I hope this is the right place to post this. I have a question about in-line carbonation. I'm interested in implementing it in my little brewery I have the option of tri clamps and clover tees, but am still a little hazy on how inline carbonation works. Can anybody help me out? We might...

Thanks for the input fellas. No more wondering "Where my Hose at?"

Head to Sears and pick up a Craftsman Rubbermaid tool box with metal drawers. Doesn't take up a lot of space and you can fit all the little things in it. Plus with Christmas coming up I think they're all on sale.

I spent some time looking to see if there were any threads on hoses, but gave up and decided to make a new thread. Hope that's cool with everybody. I'm in the process of pulling equipment together to get a business plan written up, and I'm stuck on Hose pricing. Had my eye on goodyear...

Hahaha... understatement of the year