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So i am sitting here bored to death in accounting, in class, and decided to work on my barley wine recipe. I realized the limits of my system and decided that for what i want i will need to use extract. Then i began to think about something i had read in radical brewing about doing one mash and...

So i was poking around the internet the other day and came across something that replaced a tap on a keg tower so you could bottle right off the tap. Does anyone know what this is or any idea what i am talking about?

Hi all, I really like building stuff my self. Its fun and rewarding but I also don't like spending more than say 50-75% more than i can buy it for. That being said I would like to hear from those who have built your own draft tower. Whether or not it was worth it. Also were did you get the...

For some reason I've been hearing alot about wine like smell in their beer. I've worked in wine for a long time now and would say that is very complex in smell. Thus my confusion when someone narrows it down so much. Can someone please help me out?

Hi all, Im have some molasses that i figure i would brew with next week while on spring break. I threw together a porter last night but want some input as i did after a 6pack of Imperial red and some wine. Normally I do ag but just wanted something simple and quick this time around. Thanks...

Hi all, Im have some molasses that i figure i would brew with next week while on spring break. I threw together a porter last night but want some input as i did after a 6pack of Imperial red and some wine. Normally I do ag but just wanted something simple and quick this time around. Thanks...

So I'm formulating a plan for a bottle tree that sanitizes my bottle via a submersible pump up threw 3/4" pvc or cpvc. I think it will really help cut a ton of time out of my bottling day. The plan so far is: i will use a pale ale bucket with a lid that has the pvc shaft, at around 6ft in...

SO i have an IPA i have been working on and I am drinking it today. Its super freakin bitter. Way to bitter. Like not 70ibus bitter. It could be because I missed my boil volume (first batch on new system) or an infection but I'm wondering what you guys think of the hop schedule and if it could...

Hi guys, So I'm improving my skills step by step and my equipment piece by piece. I'm on to yeast starters and I'm looking a stir plate now. I see most do up to 2L and I was hoping to do more like 5L. I do 10gallon batches and most of the time they are high gravity. I've been doing them in a...

So I thought I would stop commenting and start contributing for once. I will start by saying I absolutely could have done this differently but I worked with parts I already had but oh well. I bought a water filter for my brew water because I'm still not sure what the make up of it is. Its...

Hi every one, I'm getting ready to motorize my mill. I have all the parts but different switches than what is on the diagram. I had them around the house so i would like to use them. I just some help adapting them. I might be over looking something simple but none the less. The on/off is single...

Hey everyone, Here is a stout i am planning. I got the idea after tasting Sierra Nevada's Hellraiser. Dark and roasty flavors wtih great Coco nib taste and the slightest touch of heat on the back end. I will be using about a pound of coco nibs and about 8 roasted ancho chilles in the primary...

I got my motor today. Its a 1/2hp @ 1725rpms motor. i was wondering what the best ratio of pulleys would be to run a monster mill. I was think 8:1 but what do you think? By the way i assume the following math tell me if im wrong. 12" pulley mill and a 1.5" pulley on the motor equals an 8:1...

Hey all, I just back from Sierra Nevada's Ultimate Palate showdown. 6 wines vs 6 beers, 5 course dinner. The goal being to find out which goes better with food. Beer wins. Any way Sierra Nevada make an imperial stout called Hellraiser and it is incredible. it has dried ancho chillies and coco...

So i just got my new Jaybird false bottom and i'm having some trouble getting it to fit with my copper dip tube from bargain fittings. maybe there is an order of operations to putting the pieces together that im over.The dip tube is attached to the bulk head when i try to get it in the hole of...

Hey guys, I'm super pumped right now! Just finished getting my brew stand all together. I'm really, seriously, thinking about starting my own brewing co. I'm going to call it Mr. Wobbly Brewing Co. (see avatar to the left) Any way here are some pics of what is the beginning of Mr. Wobbly Brewing...

Hi guys, Im having trouble finding a simple straight forward wiring diagram for a switched outlet. I need to make two for my new brew rig. Can some one please point me in the right direction. Thanks

Im planning on getting a plate chiller soon as my other chiller broke. My question is can i submerge the plate chiller in a bucket of ice water to cool faster? Does anyone doe this now? Also suggestions on bet brands. I saw some 40 plates on amazon for $105. Good Price?

Hey guys, I'm looking for a tri clover to cam lock fitting. I have tri clover on my conical and I just got all new cam locks. Anyone know were I can get them. Thanks

So i did a stout tasting this evening. 4 stouts: Lagunitas Cappuccino, Bear Republic Black Stout, Dempsey's Ugly Dog Stout, and Napa Smith Stout. All in all very interesting but two of the four had an awful banana taste to it. Since im doing this before my first stout i wondering how to avoid...