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I am currently fermenting a beer in my SS Unitank 7 Gal, and as I live in New England, the temperature got a little colder (and snowier!) than expected for this time of year. I have my Unitank with the jacket on it in the garage, but do not have anything other than heating wraps for warmth. As...

Thank you for the tips! @Brooothru why do you say it’s overkill? I’m looking at this from an ease of cleaning and being able to reach all spots of the fermenter for cleaning without having to contort my arm in weird positions to clean it all.

Hello, I recently got a SS Brewtech 7gal unitank and I’m now looking to get the CIP ball that goes with it. What size/type of pump would I want to get for it? I currently use a Grainfather so I currently don’t use a pump at all and unsure of pump sizes/types/etc and hoping for something cost...

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Still available??? If so, definitely interested!

Hey KRamm, The two systems you are talking about are for two different steps in the brewing process. The Catalyst is a fermentation system, and the Mash and Boil is for the actual brewing process, so both can be used. Brew in the mash and boil, and ferment in the Cataylst. I own a catalyst, and...

Thank you! I figured as much but wanted the second opinion

Hello! I was planning on brewing a Kolsch with a friend today, and in anticipation I took the Wyeast Kolsch yeast out and gave it a smack yesterday, and the pack fully inflated overnight. Today my friend let me know that he couldn't make it (hungover of all things!) and we are postponing the...

To answer the the previous questions, I have a 4 gallon pot I use with a burner on my porch for my extract brews. I like the idea of sticking with 5 gallon brews, so BIAB doesn't really work for me. As for the robobrew, it is a cheaper Grainfather sold on several websites.

Hey Everyone, I have been brewing with extract for about a year now, and I am ready to make the move to All-Grain! I am considering 3 different ways to go about making the jump: 1.)Standard 2-cooler setup 2.)Robobrew 3.)Grainfather Here is my situation, I live in a townhouse style condo...

Thanks for the replies! Here is what I am going to do: A friend is letting me borrow his propane burner and I am going to try that out. I do like the idea of a heat stick though, and may purchase one of those for indoor brew days. Does anyone have a recommendation for one they like? I searched...

Thanks for the replies! I have read over the rules and regs for my condo association, and there is nothing that says anything about a propane burner. If I have to, I can use my driveway, just it faces out into a main street and feel it might be distracting. I have done a little looking into a...

Hey Everyone, New Brewer, I recently finished my first 5 gallon extract batch and am ready to brew more! The one thing that is holding me back is the boiling process. I have a inefficient gas stove, and just bringing the 2-3 gallons of water up to temp is a very long (over an hour) process...

Homebrew newbie here, if this should have been in another forum I apologize... What is the general consensus around these parts for the Catalyst for a newbie? I have brewed a couple of batches so far using the "beginner kit style food grade bucket" and looking to upgrade that. What interests...