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  1. J

    Cleaning New Spike CF10 Before 1st Use

    As i anxiously await the arrival of my new Spike CF10 (TOMORROW!) - I'm wondering about cleaning and sanitizing before my first use. In all the excitement of the conical, temp control and other bells and whistles, I neglected to get a CIP ball. I don't want to let this thing sit idle any...
  2. J

    Transplanting Rhizomes

    Not a bad idea, I'd just have to keep them in check for the next 4 months and not have let them grow wild inside!
  3. J

    Transplanting Rhizomes

    We just moved into a new house - not far from our old place in Upstate NY. I had some great success growing hops at my old place, and want to take the rhizomes with me. I dug up the root balls and now I'm wondering what to do until spring. Should i just get them in the ground, despite the fact...
  4. J

    False Bottom Hex Nut Question

    Had a question as I was looking at the false bottom of my 5 Galloon Igloo Mash Tun - The Hex nut screws on to the elbow, but isn't attached to the actual false bottom at all. Is it enough just to have it pressed against it? Does it have to be very tight? My false bottom moves around a little...
  5. J

    Hex Nut False Bottom Question

    Had a question as I was looking at the false bottom of my 5 Galloon Igloo Mash Tun - The Hex nut screws on to the elbow, but isn't attached to the actual false bottom at all. Is it enough just to have it pressed against it? Does it have to be very tight? My false bottom moves around a little...
  6. J

    All Grain Brooklyn Main Engine Start Recipe

    Wondering if anyone has a clone for Brooklyn Breweries Main Engine Start or a comparable Abbey Singel/Belgian Pale? Really miss that beer and would love to try and resurrect it! Cheers Jack
  7. J

    Do I need a Hot Liquor Tank?

    I'm looking to get my first All Grain system going and was wondering if i really need to spend the money on both a Mash Tun and Hot Liquor Tank? The system I'm looking at is the started from Northern Brewer...
  8. J

    Extract / Partial Mash Simcoe Recipe

    Hiya Brewers, I'm looking to do a extract recipe with Simcoe Hops. I had my first beer with Simcoe the other day and loved it. From what I've seen so far the most common use is in IPA's but maybe in an Amber ale as well? Any help would be great...very happy to be starting in the brewing...
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