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  1. purplehaze

    Laggering

    I follow Lager Method alternative method for my lagers. The only time a lager sits in my keezer for months is when I have too many options. To answer your question: If you are going to age it then I would carb it first.
  2. purplehaze

    Best freezer/fridge to make into kegerator

    Best fridge or freezer for a kegerator? It all depends on what your goal is. Strict homebrew kegs, sanke kegs or a combo of each. Keeping the keezer in the basement and running lines upstairs is a rabbit hole in my opinion and I would stay away from that. You don't need a lot of skills...
  3. purplehaze

    Keezer build questions

    I would fill the hole with expanding foam insulation from one of the Big Box stores. Once its dry, trim it and mount a a wooden board to the top of the lid to cover the insulation. Paint the board with chalk board paint then you can write what beers are on each tap. Caster mounts are easy...
  4. purplehaze

    Tiling coffin keezer top

    I used a sticky membrane instead of thinset. It was a lot easier and much faster due not having to wait for the thinset to cure. It was called Durabond i think. No cracks in the grout and holding strong for years.
  5. purplehaze

    What is this?

    Looks like a wine thief.
  6. purplehaze

    FS or Trade - Misc Brewing Items - NW Indiana or Chicago

    Interested in the 4 intertap faucets. Let me know the cost of shipping to 02324. Thanks
  7. purplehaze

    Propane burner

    Im sure Blinkman is a good burner but way overpriced IMO. I bought two bayou Classic burners for my brew rig several years ago they still work great. They were $80 each but can be cheaper when on sale. It is a high pressure propane, 10" banjo burner that can be converted to Natural gas. I...
  8. purplehaze

    How many packs of yeast for high-gravity cider?

    Keeping notes on your process is most helpful when trying to recreate or tweak a brew (ingredients, temps, yeast etc). The worst is making an awesome beer/cider only to not remember how you did it.
  9. purplehaze

    How many packs of yeast for high-gravity cider?

    Don't worry about a thing it's fine the way it is.
  10. purplehaze

    Keezer adding tile question

    I have not encountered any issues using Bondera. No tiles have become loose nor has any of the grout cracked. It does not appear as though the plywood has absorbed any liquid. I did however strengthen the lid and used 3/4" plywood bolted down. My build threads are at the bottom of my...
  11. purplehaze

    Keezer adding tile question

    Your keezer build looks great so far. On the keezers I have built two had tile on the top. In both cases I used 3/4" plywood as a base. I used Bondera to attach the tile to the plywood, and then immediately grouted the tile.
  12. purplehaze

    Cider fermenting way too fast...?

    It all depends on what you want your finished product to taste like. Sounds like you using ec-1118, try a different less aggressive yeast such as SO4. A starting gravity 1.080 is high for a cider, you are making more of an apple wine. Using the ale yeast your cider will take longer to ferment...
  13. purplehaze

    Quaker's keezer with undisturbed lid

    Great job, way to think out of the box. I may have to steal your idea.
  14. purplehaze

    Weak stove boil/all grain question

    Boiled inside on a gas stove for a long time until i ruined the stove. I now strictly brew outside year round. Is your kitchen stove natural gas or electric?
  15. purplehaze

    What's a good brand of kegerator?

    You can build an apt. Sized kegerator that will hold two corny kegs and a five lb tank. I used a small Sanyo fridge when I built mine years ago and it's still in use.
  16. purplehaze

    Drip tray mounting

    Your flat rod idea would work. Just get some flat stock aluminum from HD and bend it in a vice. Two pieces should be enough.
  17. purplehaze

    Outdoor Brewers - what do you do in the winter?

    I brew year round and it gets pretty cold here in Ma. Sounds like your looking to keep warm while brewing as opposed to winter brewing tips. I just don't spend the entire time outside. Every opportunity I get to warm up inside I take it. Plus there are some things you can do to shorten...
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