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I'm about to build a DIY hopback and I see mixed reviews about even using them. I was going to use plastic and realize that's a bad idea. Next up would be to use a SS container from BB&B and have an inlet and outlet on it. Should I just bag it and use more dry hops?

I converted 4 pin lock cornys over to ball locks. Have the posts I took off. I will sell for $5 a set or prefer to trade for bottles or hops. Make offer:mug::

Just brewed a coffee ale that is pretty good except,for an aftertaste. I didn't age after it was ready. Do you thing letting it sit for a month will make it better?

Bought a sack of rice hulls at our grain buy and I filled 2 huge tupperware containers with them so I have enough for 2 or 3 years. If anyone could use the second half of the sack I'm asking for $20 or I'd be willing to trade for something else.:mug:

I just converted 4 Pin Lock Cornys over to Ball Lock. I have the 4 sets of valves for anyone who wants to come get them. You can have them for a couple bottles of your homebrew. Fun to try other brewers work.

Brewed an IPA on Saturday and Beersmith calls for the 4th day to transfer into secondary and dry hop. The krausen hadn't fallen completely yet and I did anyway because I. Going out of town for a few days. I used a yeast starter and fermentation was rocking the past couple of days. Let me know...

Just brewed a California Common and Beersmith tells me to keg, carbonate, age for 30 days. Would it make a difference if I left beer in the secondary carboy for 30 days then transfer to keg and carbonate? I have more carboys than kegs so it makes sense to me. Mike

Happy New Year! I harvested 3 jars of yeast from my last batch IPA. I plan to do,a yeast starter tomorrow,in my beaker. What part of the yeast jar do I add to the wort? Do I add whole jar after shaking? Am I trying to use the top or bottom? Just need some advice. Thanks Mike

Was going on vacation and brewed an all grain Honey Wheat beer. After 3 weeks airlock was still bubbling and my hydrometer was broken. I took a chance and force carbonated. It is tasty but has too much of a honey presence on the back end. Is there anyway to ferment this longer? Do I take...

I'm selling my 5 gallon set-up (Converted 2 5 gallon Igloo Coolers) to help pay for my new brew stand and kettles. (Bonus considered spent!). I bought these this summer and used 4-5 times with great success. John Guest fittings and simple to use with great outcomes. I'm located in Ambler and...

Looking to build or buy 3 tier gravity stand. No plans to ever use keggles keep it to 5 gal batches Let me know if any ideas,

I'm up for building or buying a 3 tier gravity stand. I like to brew 5 gal batches so I don't need room for kettles. Let me know. Mike

Philly area - (Ambler). I made a chiller out 20 ft of 1/2 copper thinking I would use it. I bought a plate chiller instead so I don't need it worked great the one time I used. Make a reasonable offer in cash or trade.