Recent content by bprichar

I plan on putting two more taps in, because it can fit 4 of those kegs (2 stacks). It was a fun, but very time consuming project. I can share more details if anybody is interested.

And now images of the box build and finished product.

I ended up building my own box, using the guts harvested from a used mini-fridge. Pictures below.

Thanks for the recommendation on the kegs. Definitely the better option I think.

I just did a major downsize in living space, so I am also doing a major downsize in homebrew setup. I still want to be able to keg and have two things on tap at once. My plan is to start doing 1 or 2 gallon batches and get some 2.5 gal kegs. Has anybody built a kegerator with two 2.5 gal...

I'm a big fan of Revolution's Straight Jacket (bourbon barrel aged barley wine), and I'd like to try and make a batch. Anybody have an idea what such a recipe would look like?

I got a friend hooked on brewing, so when I upgraded to a 10 gallon system, it made brew days a ton easier. (Now we just do one batch instead of 2). I was careful about assembling it to make sure it would still work for 5 gallon batches though. (careful placement of thermometers). Your losses to...

1. Gather all of the equipment you're going to use for the brew day. (Pots, siphon, spoons, fermentor, etc.) 2. Sanitize it. All of it. This is important. 3. Collect water in your boiling vessel. No less than 2.5 gal, no more than 6 gal. 4. Put crushed grains in a muslin/nylon bag, and...

I broke down and ordered a test from Ward Labs, and thought I'd post the results and see if anyone had more advice.

What exactly should I be asking for as far as water test reports? I've attached the published report, but I don't think it has all of the information I need.

I've gotten to a point that I'm ready to start understanding and tweaking my water profiles. My big question before I start doing a ton of research or building a water filtration system is which is more time and/or cost effective? Should I construct a decent water filtration system and then...