Recent content by Biking_Brewer

So what has become the general consensus on the coriander and orange peel? I brewed nilo's #4, but the orange flavor seems way to strong. Boiled at 10 min: 0.375oz - Coriander 2.0oz - Sweet orange peel 1.0oz - Bitter orange peel I'm thinking about taking it down a bit, possibly...

So I've had my first porter under about 8 psi at 38 degrees for about three weeks now, but when served I have little to virtually no head. Obviously I can't crank it to 11 (standard ale range) psi cuz then it's out of carb style. Do you guys crank up the serving pressure on your stouts or...

Well i didn't "attack" them at all. That wouldn't be nice. They are just pieces of wood. Never did anything to me. Haha. That being said, I "attached" them with standard wood screws. Build the inner collar first, outter collar second, slid the one over the other and screwed them together...

I just completed my first all-grain batch last night. I got a cooler kit and then just pretty much winged it going off the things I've read. Seems like the easiest way to understand the process is to just do it. Below is the step-by-step process that I took. I am now looking for additional...

Yeah the full kegs can be a little PITA to put in, but not terrible by any means. Just think of it as a little extra workout. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

The back actually uses a shorter piece of 1x12 between the hinges so the hinges still attach to the 1x10, the shorter piece of 1x12 still hangs down, and the lid fits perfectly. I'll snap a pic tonight. It will be easier to understand if you see it. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

Also, definitely let me know if you have any specific questions on the build I can help with. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

They are ball lock. You could maybe fit 5 using the hump. It would be pushing it though, and you definitely wouldn't have space for the co2 tank inside. Four fits nicely with the co2 tank and still gives enough wiggle room with all the tubing. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

Here is what I ended up doing. Got a pond pump from my local pet shop and the properly threaded adapter from Ace Hardware. Couldn't have worked out any better. Works like a charm! Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

Anyone have suggestions on a specific pump as well as the needed adapters to connect to a garden hose? Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

I'd like to make an recirculating immersion wort chiller using a pond pump. This would help me avoid turning my driveway into a skating rink during the winter months as well as save water. Right now my immersion wort chiller has garden hose fittings on both ends, so ideally I'd be able to run...

Thought about caulking the wood to the freezer, but it's already a nice, snug fit and sits perfectly flush. I doubt it would make much of a difference. Additionally, I didn't want to damage the freezer in any way. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

Definitely easier and it's a huge plus that it doesn't damage the freezer in any way. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

The 10 inch collar sits flush around all sides, then the 12 inch hangs down two additional inches. This secures the collar on the freezer without needing any additional materials or methods of locking it in place. It also allowed me to drill the drip trays into the wood as opposed to the...

Thought I would share my keezer build with everyone. It's a 7 cu ft freezer from Lowes. 1x10 inside colar, 1x12 outside colar, and insulated with foam board. Fits four cornies and a 5# co2 tank perfectly. Overall I'm super happy with the end result. Definitely one of the more rewarding weekend...