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Seems fairly simple..I like that.

That's what I'm talking about..thanks!

I'm getting ready to start 10 gal. BIAB batches. I have heard of using a step ladder with a pulley system to help with lifting the large grain bill. This sounds like it would be nice and portable. I haven't seen very many pics of this type of setup. Does anyone have a good pic of setup...

Thanks for the thread! I got it off! I think the main spring in the middle was pushed down and damaged in the down position. So, the safety latch was already unlocked. Unfortunately, the valve is toast. I took a 1/2" fender washer put it in between the (2) tabs used a flat head screwdriver...

I'm trying to do a keggle conversion. I got a keg but it does not have the indention tabs to pop off the spring clip. It says sanke keg on it from miller brewing company. The guy I bought it from just ripped out the ball bearing and rubber plug with a spring in the middle to get some of the...

I've been looking at DIY coffee roasters. I wonder if this could work for kilning. Here's one I found on youtube that looks cool:

Answered my own ? here. I did ratio above. Boiled up 1lb. of dextrose and let cool. I didn't have either of the others on hand. Checked hydrometer was at 1012 added the sugar water shot to 1020. Slowly stirred up yeast on bottom not to add more O2. Had some dry yeast I just let sit on top...

So would the ratio of water to DME or Sugar be: 1cup of water to 5 ounces of DME or Sugar?

Thanks! I researched more and turned up 1lb. should be enough.

I'm in the same boat. Not sure what happened this time around!! How much DME and water should I add? Would it be the same amount if I use Demerara Sugar (for times when I can't get to the LHBS)? Do I boil it for 15min.?

I couldn't wait...2weeks primary and 6 days in keg. It tastes great!! I too got 1020 as FG.

I was thinking to make them more rigid you could use aluminum screen frames. They are cheap and you can get them at Home Depot or Lowes.

Hey COLObrewer, how deep are your Hoards (aluminum screen frames)? and How much malt do you put in them?

Thanks. Just checking. I just got everything getting ready to do this one. Can't wait!!

Do you think this beer might benefit from a step mash?