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To revive an old thread, still new to fairbanks area (<1 year) and an experienced all grain brewer getting back into it after 7 years, looking for any local homebrewerd to nerd to. My wife's eyes glaze over when I talk about brewing

Esky, I attempted it with a scottish 70/- a few years back, at about the same temp and time you did. I sent mine off for lab analysis, and only had dropped the ABV to around 2.5%. Which is nice for making it super sessionable, but not what I was aiming for to make a N/A beer. I will try again...

I have this problem too, and it's relieving to hear it's not too serious! I don't like it, though, because it has some sort of sediment in it (I assume it's bicarbonate settling out with the acid, or something - my water has 350ppm bicarbonate). It doesn't happen with my softened water, though...

I have had some issues as well, and figured out that if I prime with the pump sideways, and ALL ball valves open, I can get prime once I see water in the outflow hose. I'm also super paranoid about cavitation, as it makes me feel like I'm breaking the pump. My setup has 3 ball valves, but the...

If you don't mind aluminum, I got a decent kettle at waresdirect.com for less than $50 (30 quart). It says 32, but I recently recalibrated mine (with an installed sight glass) and it's only 30. They have stainless steel for less than $100 too, for that size. The aluminum is nice quality, sturdy...

Apparently, Heist had a brewing store, but also apparently just closed. This is all unconfirmed conclusion from their website, and that their building is now up for sale. If anyone has confirmed information, that'd be awesome. Brookings needs a homebrew shop!

I have the same burner (have yet to get it on a stand, and use it, but it worked in test firing). When I asked the guys at Tejassmokers.com, they said that each jet was its own orifice. What you need is a 1-20psi regulator and several inches of 1/2" or 3/8" pipe leading to it to reduce the...

I'm really excited to hear back about this, because I'd like to do this for my dad, if I can get it below 0.5%ABV. It's a long shot, but it'd be worth it, just to be able to share my obsessive hobby with him!

Kegconnection.com offers some "add-a-body" reg bodies to do just that! The setup looks like it works with most regulator brands, and they offer it in both right-hand and left-hand thread setups. I am hoping to do that as I can afford to expand my keg setup. Give them a look-see.

Because the fridge gets thirsty as we do; it is the penguin mother of beer lovers...

http://www.waresdirect.com/products/Restaurant-Supply/UpdateInternational-/Stainless-Pot168823 The link, in case anyone's interested.

I just purchased a 32 quart aluminum off wares direct, and after another quick check, confirmed that they have a 40 quart stainless with lid for only $80 (+15 shipping). Seems like the best deal I've seen.