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Just started the boil and my beautiful brew day turned into a severe 50 mph+ wind and rain storm. Sure wish I had a garage. Currently Pouring, just added my first hop addition. Burner is running at full just to keep kettle boiling. I'll post pics later. I guess it is [I]thunder head[I]...

I have a ice barrel that I was thinking about converting to a mash tun. It is 18" x 1.5' deep and has a drain in the center. Currently I am using a cooler tun, but dwould like something round to improve efficiency. If you have seen one of these, probably in a grocerystore or gas...

I just got 2 pyrex 12 gallon glass carboys. Is this going to be big enough to primary a ten gallon batch? Is any one using an iwaki magnetic pump? I just picked one up cheap and need to find info on temp ratings. Can I pump 170 deg wort through it? Thanks prost!!!!

1. Beer is good (oh wait I knew that) 2. If you don't solder your manifold in your mash tun, it can come apart when moving it. a. 152 degree mash is very hot to put hand in 3. Warm up mash tun, so your temp doesn't fall so much 4. only 1 beer per step until comfortable...

My beer finished at 1.010 I would like it around 1.015 at least maybe 1.017, Can I steep some sweet grains (what kind would you advise) and add to the secondary and let sit for a few more days? Thanks

IT went like this....... 12 pale, 1 # cr 20. and hops........ Mashed in cooler ( little thin) at 153. After 70 min it was 147 (damn wind) boil hop, boil hop, boil hop etc etc.....60 min later cooled to 90 in about 15 min put in fermenter 1.071 gravity pitched about 8 hours...

Mashing as we speak need to know about too thin a mash. Had to add water to bring temp up now I am at 1.5 to 1.7 qts per lb. Is this going to be a big issue? Thanks

I found 3 on craigslist for 50 each, and what is the smallest batch I can ferment in one. Is that too much air space for a 6 gallon batch? Thanks........ first AG in the next few days...

I was talking to a fellow about HB and how I'd like a bigger set up. He told me about an unused Dairy set up only minutes from my house. I has 2 300 gallon storage tanks and one has a jacketed cooler. There is also another tank that he said was a little smaller??. My questions ignoring legal...

Hey all, Used Coopers extract 3.7 # IPA and added 2 # DME light. I also used 1 # honey to dry it out and up the Alc. I added 1 oz cascade pellets for the cool down,8 min. I used a safale s04 yeast 59-75 degrees and fermented at 70 degrees. It went like crazy for about 3 days. Did it...

So I built my new manifold, but it sat about an inch off the bottom of the cooler. I put a 45' copper angle on 'er and not it lays perfectly on the bottom...... Then I got to thinking.... are they supposed to lay on the bottom or off the bottom. I hven't soldered anything yet so let me...

Hey guys great break.... just got a 48 qt rubber maid from my busch rep, (gotta love free) just gonna cost me a sixer of HB. My question is should I build a manifold or a braided setup. and if manifold PVC or copper. SHould I solder or just dry fit for cleaning puposes. Thanks for...

Hey everyone, Prost to all Just purchased a new meyer 3003 aluminum (superhard) pot. It is a 40 qt for $54. has anyone used aluminum and any special cleaning instructions. Thanks for all the info. also........Will start AG in about 2 months (weather) and am looking for a loft clone...

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Hey Everyone from Spokane WA By far the best site I have seen in my new found hobby....obsession, of homebrewing. Look forward to many new friends and recipes,and hope to one day be on the giving end of the knowledge spectrum. primary:empty :( secondary: hunny IPA bottled alexander...

Hey all, Just wanted to check my current situation. I have just upgraded from mister beer to a 5 gallon bucket. (I will be using a carboy once I find one, also am working on a buddy making me a conical fermentor, we'll see. 3.75 IPA extract, 2# DME, 1/2 # honey 2 oz wilamette hops last...