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Pictures attached to this post. I built this system about 10 years ago and haven't used it much lately. Since they're keggles you can easily do 10 gallon brews, which is what I did. For the mash tun I used reflectx to insulate it, and over an hour it would lose only 1-2 degrees (but you can use...

I have enough supplies for 2x 10gal batches of a brew. If the first comes out good, I have little doubt I'll brew a second. I only have 1 yeast pack (wlp530). What's the appropriate way to do 2 batches, separated by 5 weeks? Do I take the factory pack, only use half (sealing the package w...

Getting back into brewing after a 7 years hiatus. Brewed 2nd batch today in a month and ran into a stuck sparge. I've always batch sparged due to the $ I put into my single tiered RIMMS system. I was broke by the time I got to brewing. But now that I'm back at it, I might as well throw some...

Hi, Getting back into brewing after a 7yr hiatus. I replaced the aged gaskets on my corny kegs and think it's about time to do the same on my aforementioned conical. For the big gasket that goes between the conical part and the top, I am only finding gaskets that cost $30+. Is this for real...

I have a double tap that I'm going to mount to a butcher block bar that I built. What's the best way to mount this? I plan on using a generic gasket that will go between the metal tap and wood bar. Is this the right thing to do? Thanks

Hi everybody, I got a Youngs Double Chocolate Stout recipe from Brew Magazine and brewed it. Now its time to add Chocolate extract from Brewers Best to my secondary. The recipe calls for .33oz per 5 gallon batch. Is this fluid oz or weight oz? The bottle of extract says 4-5floz per 5 gallons...

I had an empty kegerator so I racked a lager from my conical and continued to lager in my kegerator (had been lagering for 2 weeks already). No C02 applied to the kegs (well, just enough to make a seal). This morning I was reading how sulfur can affect the taste when the C02 is not allowed to be...

Ok, I'm done brewing until I figure this out. I am using keggles for my kettles and have dip tubes to get the wort from the bottom so I dont loose much during pumping. Ive tried installing a filter screen from my local homebrew store but it quickly got clogged and i had to remove the dip tube so...

Hey everybody, I traded a tap shank for a bag of Maris Otter. Ive finally brewed with it and had a stuck sparge. I was kinda able to recover from it by stiring the mash and using a grain bag to filter the output in the boil kettle. Is this because I brewed a Pumpkin Ale that was kinda...

Hi everybody, When I put together my semi-sweet mead kit a few weeks back I spaced and didnt think to measure the OG. I added a half tsp (I think) of yeast nutrient to my 5 gallon batch of mead for three days (12 lbs honey in it), with Wyeast 4184 Sweat Mead Yeast. Its been a little over 3...

I know its crazy, but anybody ever thought/tried to keg champaign? :cross:

Hi all, Im looking at building a grape press similar to the one Wade_E posted on this post: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-fruit-press-152664/ It doesnt look like he is around anymore so I'm asking the community; What should/can I use for the press plate? Im looking at the Italian...

Hi everybody, For the first time since Ive had my Blickman conical its been empty and probably will be for a bit (already to hot to brew right now). How often do you other conical owners break down everything, lube it up, and add new white tape? How about kegs? Ive had my ball lock kegs for...

Hey everybody, Off and on Ive been struggling with an off flavor on different style beers Ive made. I cant for the life of me figure out what it is. Im really thinking its the water, but this stupid water quality report might as well be in Latin. In fact, I think I would understand latin more...

Hi everybody, I've had a few beers that I mistakenly thought were just bad beers, but when I had a certified beer judge taste one of those bad beers he said it just needed more time. That specific beer he tasted was a Belgian style beer, and had already aged 3 months -which I feel should...

This will be my second full summer living in NC. Its March now and it already is in the mid 80s. Last summer was brutal. I flat out stopped brewing from mid-May to late-August because it was so miserable to be outside with my propane burners going. So the question: How do you brewers stay...

Howdy, Ive been trying to do some research on Brettanomyces yeast and their use in beer. I have known that Lambic beers use it to provide its tart and sour flavor. I have learned how Brett can ferment other sugars that traditional brewers yeast cant, which provides a more dry beer and lower...

Ok, I give up. I am trying to think of a way to clean my conical in place. I have a marsh pump that I use with my RIMS. I tried to order a spray ball from GW Kent, but they denied me because I couldnt meet their minimum order. Ive looked around on here, and lowes but the only thing I can...

Ive looked around for an answer to this question but couldnt find it. I have seen different references to lagering an ale while in secondary (or possibly even after). I also had one of my beers tasted by a certified beer judge, and he said to put it in a fridge to let it lager for a few...

Currently, Seinfeld. But thats after some Storage Wars. Anybody else have any good short TV shows they 'watch' why they are... multitasking? disclaimer: (I dont watch things by myself that interest my wife too. I am way more interesting than the above TV shows, or am I?...)