Recent content by bcallen

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I actually ordered a Johnson Control on Friday. I already have a used small refrigerator which was my old keggerator. So my next brew will include a new 10 gallon pot and temperature control for fermentation. Thanks

That is exactly what I ordered Friday from Northern Brewer as well as another Johnson temperature control. I will use it on my next brew. Thanks

Currently I do not lager. So my fermentation is about 2 weeks. Most of my beers last about 3 months or so. I have thought about lagering so fermentation temperature control should be at the top of my list. Thanks for the reply.

kombat LandoLincoln J1n Hello Hunter_la5 dobe12 MinderMan Qhrumphf Thank you all for your quick and thoughtful answers. It really sounds like I should focus on fermentation temperature. It looks like I have probably been fermenting too hot. So here is my new prioritized...

Thanks for the compliment. It was a lot of fun to build; especially figuring out how make finger joints for the corners. It sounds like from the all the comments I need to concentrate on fermentation temp and boiling.

Currently I am only doing ales and I ferment in my closet which is consistently about 74 +/- 2 degrees. I have a spare fridge I can use for fermenting. Should I target around 68 for fermentation temp. I am stating to lean towards the boiling pot as the first upgrade and doing full boil even if...

All, I am trying to prioritize my purchasing of new brewing equipment. First, I have been home brewing off and on for 20 years. But, in the last 2 years I have started getting serious and having fun. I switched from bottling to kegs and now have 4 beers on tap. I typically brew...