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This would complement the RIMS setup I'm building very nicely.

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Thanks. I usually cover with star-san on foil and was using good sanitization practices...got distracted, getting :confused: had a few more :mug: and woke up :smack: !!! I'm thinking if I can't smell or taste anything 'off' in the starter it'll be more DIPA and less lambic in the end...

This thread topic is closest to the question I have: Last night I made a starter in a 1L Erlenmeyer flask. I had an aeration stone/tube and thermometer inserted into the flask, so it was only partially covered by the face of the thermometer. I placed it on the step in my pool to cool and took...

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Used would be cheaper but typically less efficient and near it's end of life. I would look for returns or open box freezers on clearance. Know your carboy measurements and measure first. Good luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Home Brew mobile app

Looks like about $25 in black pipe and a few faucets/shanks. You should absolutely DIY. Upgrade the faucets with the money you're saving. Those parts should all come threaded from any plumbing supply place... use thread sealant, thread tape, or something similar to prevent marring during...

@HopinJim - funny I was thinking the same thing! Kind of like that brand of guitar strings I used to use, that last for years... that are no longer sold in shops. Hard to drum up repeat business if your product is too good. @rpkincaid - thanks for the catch. I never noticed there are two...

@HopinJim, While fundamentally I agree with your approach to testing the pH, Starsan's product tech sheet disagrees with you on both counts. http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/wp-content/uploads/Star-San-HB4.pdf Then again, I probably read the IO Star directions dozens of times and didn't...

+1 I've used gelatin on carbonated beer as an attempt to correct an off, almost sour, taste. It cleared well but didn't taste much better.