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Not a traditional group buy where the order is created and bought as a whole. A couple friends and I went in together on 4x 44lb bags of hops, and we've got 1 pound and half pound bags of the following: Cluster (pellet) 2012, 7.8% AA Northern Brewer (pellet) 2012, 4.9 AA Vacuum sealed and...

Not a traditional group buy where the order is created and bought as a whole. A couple friends and I went in together on 4x 44lb bags of hops, and we've got 1 pound and half pound bags of the following: Cluster (pellet) 2012, 7.8% AA Northern Brewer (pellet) 2012, 4.9 AA Vacuum sealed...

inspired by this thread: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/cut-keg-top-false-bottom-192413/index11.html I'm in the process of building my own false bottom. My trouble here... i'm trying to find a pattern of holes on the internet, or a configurable printable PDF document that I can iron on...

bought some temp probes (ds18b20 chip based, so wire length isnt a problem). I'm going to put some quick disconnects onto the ends so that I can store my brew kettles easily. Looking for ideas on what to use. I know over at theelectricbrewery.com they are using XLR connectors, but I think...

I've got a HERMS system in the planning and need to order parts. I am going to be using stainless 25 feet of coil inside a keggle for my HLT. I want to use sanitary fittings where possible and avoid threaded connections when possible. how do you guys attach your coils to your HLT sides, and...

With regards only to color, would 5 pounds of crystal 10 match the same as one pound of crystal 50? I'm aware the gravity comes out different but what would the.color ramifications be?

I've got a gallon of cider left over from a batch last October. I am trying to get it to turn into vinegar. So far I've swirled the one gallon jug every day to get air into.it, and left the lid on the top (not tight just sitting on top). But after 3 weeks it smells nothing of vinegar . Is...

My 4 crates of malbec grapes are in today and this will be my first batch of wine directly from fruit. Ive made plenty of wine from a kit but nothing from fresh grapes before. Would anyone have any advice on this endeavor? Do you find that you need to adjust ph levels or how long to ferment...

Originally.I started with 4 primary regulators (taprite 740s) with valves on each to start and stop flow. They are all chained to my tank through a high pressure hose. They work great, but... I think it might be overkill. I'd like to drop two of these and use lower pressure secondary...

Lately when I pressurize my kegs from my tank, the regulator makes this awful noise like a kazoo, the pressure spikes to 50-55 psi, gas vents a bit from the regulator. Then the noise stops, the pressure goes back to the set psi (25-30ish) and the system settles down. Do I have a bad...

In the process of building my temp controller/keezer. I've been carving an Irish draught ale for a week at 12psi at 65 degrees. Carb tables put this at the 1.5-1.6 range when complete. It won't be close to there for another week at least. Can I carb it at 30psi for a few days at that temp...

I know stainless is the way to go but I've got a crapload of copper pipe I thought about using something for. Would there be a problem using soft copper tubing to run from my keg to my bar, or would the acid of cider and beer eat away at it? Also concerned about adding unwanted taste to my...

So I brewed up an Irish draught ale from kit last night. House smelled like it but I went to bed after pitching yeast. In your morning I came down and it was bubbling say nicely at about 72 degrees. Moved it to the cooler basement. Left for the day and came back. The whole house was super...

There's a lot of posts about reusing keineken mini kegs but has anyone actually succeeded in tapping them to fit normal pin/ball lock connectors? Has anyone here ever cut one open? is the exterior aluminum or steel, and if so, how thick is it? Is it too thin to drill a hole and tap it with...

I'm getting into the kegging business with my home brew. Have 4 pin lock kegs, and in the process of buying a used chest freezer to turn into a keezer. My question to everyone is: What would you consider an absolute must have for a keezer build? Whether it's spare parts, backup gas lines...

So i'm looking at sump pumps at the local Menards yesterday and I was wondering if anyone's tried to take a water pump of some kind and turn it into an automatic washer of sorts for either kegs or for carboys. I then took to youtube and sure enough found a guy that's created just this sort of...

Gotten a few scoresheets back from competitions lately and though I've done well with some, a couple batches of my other brew has been a little disappointing. Mainly I think when the local judges drink cider their expectation is something sweet. A couple batches I've bottles sparkling and dry...

Sorry for cross posting but the group buy forum seems to be only beer brewers going in on grain buys. I'm on the south side of Chicago and looking to buy some malbec grapes from the lhbs. They have a 4 case minimum (18lbs for $28+tax) and I'm not sure I have the room to make a full 72lb batch...

Looking to get myself about 36 pounds of grapes from bev-art on the south side. But they have a 4 case minimum (18lbs per case). As much as I'd like to purchase that much product , I'm not sure I'm ready for a full 72 pound commitment. Price is $28 per case Plus tax. If you're interested...

Avery labels seem to be the vendor of choice for quick and dirty labels. Wondering what sku numbers you all use and how well you like them . In looking to do front labels and maybe neck labels as well. Writing on the tops is just a little too amateur for my taste. Any suggestions?