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So I want to upgrade my AG Cooler set to a Single Tier RIMS System w/automation/panel. I have a few questions. First of which, is this diagram somewhat correct for a RIMS? If this is somewhat correct then I think I have an idea of what I'm going to need to piece together. I...

Hey beer lovers, I'm looking to purchase a bigger system then what I currently have (2 cooler systems). We are finishing up plans for a new brewery and are looking to make our first legit purchase. That purchase is going to be a pilot system. We would like it to be as automated as possible...

I have hard water. Like wicked hard. I'm just wondering the effects of high alkalinity on brewing. I've been reading and all that I can come up with is that the pH will be higher in the mash. If that is the only thing Alkalinity does, what would be the result of a higher mash pH? Like what would...

I'll keep is simple. I have hard water. In fact here is the report from 09 pH 7.6 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est 403 Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.67 Cations / Anions, me/L 7.7 / 7.2 ppm Sodium (Na) -------------------------17 Potassium (K)-- ----------------------3 Calcium...

First let me start out by saying that I've been having an issue with efficiency so I've been trying to troubleshoot my process. Everything from crush to pH to thermometer and hydrometer corrections and calibreations. That being said I'm still running into issues but getting better since I've...

So my brewing buddy is in a contest to get an internship. The way he wins the job is oddly enough through Facebook "likes". He mentions his support of local (Minneapolis MN) craft beer and how he brews. He's a member of our community and I know we are a loyal bunch. Besides him being a brewer...

I have been tasting IPA's and trying to create a recipe that I like. In our last blind tasting we we had Brooklyn Brewery's IPA and Odell's IPA. Comparing and contrasting the 2 I have some questions about IBU's that I can't seem to answer. Odell's IPA clocks in around 60 IBUS and BB's around...

So I brewed 6 batches of APA's this week and have some questions. My SG is really low on some of them. They all used mostly the same amount of base and the same type and brands of malt. The first one I brewed I came up short on vol going into fermenter. Maybe like 4.25 total. That SG read...

If you were going to start a brewery that initially offered 2 styles of beer what would they be? Pale Ale Brown Ale IPA Wheat Blonde Stout Cream Amber Red Any others? What 2 would you want?

I'm looking for feedback on these recipes. My goal is to create a classic APA that will appeal to a wide variety of people. I want a hop forward, balanced bitter, and a nose of citrus beer. Here are my recipe ideas. I tried to create a variety of grain bills to see what the color and taste...

I'm looking for feedback on these recipes. My goal is to create a classic APA that will appeal to a wide variety of people. I want a hop forward, balanced bitter, and a nose of citrus beer. Here are my recipe ideas. I tried to create a variety of grain bills to see what the color and taste...

Just looking for what other people use for their pale ale grain bills? Do you keep it simple or fussy?

I'm trying to figure out what's in Happy Heron so I can brew it. The problem is I don't have the experience or palette to clone a recipe. Looking for help. Thanks.

So I'm 5 batches in and I keep getting too much pre boil volume. I use the calculator and it says to use x amount of gallons of strike and x amount of gallons of sparge water. Every time I get too much in the kettle. Last time it told me to use 6 gallons of sparge water so I used 4 and still got...

I'm going for a silky smooth stout with a hint of coffee that doesn't taste too roasted. I would also like a little bit higher gravity, so I'd be ok bumping up the grain bill. I've never really brewed anything with more than 15#. I know this is a fussy grain bill but that's what I like about...

I'm going to be brewing my first Stout and want it to be a bit higher gravity. I have only done 4 all grain batches and it's been about 6 months since my last brew day so I'm a bit rusty. I usually go with like 12 lbs of base malt and then like like 2-3 lbs of specialty or whatever. What are...

I'm working on some new recepies and wondering what YOUR "go-to" grain bill for an IPA is.

This is going to be my first AG brew. Instead of working today I put this recepie together. Let me know what you think and if there are things you would change. This is also my first attempt at a recepie. Grains: 10 lb Golden Promise 1 lb Maris Otter 1 lb 2 row .5 lb Caramel 10L .5 lb...

Just wondering if any of you have recommendations on YouTube videos that are good for visual learners just getting into the hobby. I'm burnt out on reading at the moment.