Recent content by Bukit

I was looking for a clean way to feed CO2 into my keezer with a ball lock quick disconnect on the outside and hose barb on the inside. I found a MFL Bulkhead Adapter Shank (2-7/8" long) on The CHI Company Website. www.chicompany.net 530-622-8265 I gave CHI a call and talked to Matthew...

I was thinking about substituting Wyeast 3068 for Nottingham in Biermuncher's Centennial Blonde AG recipe to impart some banana and clove accents. I realize there's no wheat or rye in the recipe but I was wondering if you guys thought this would be a funky combination or an interesting one...

Any recommendations on a good source / vendor for a March 815-PL-C ? The 809 is everywhere but the 815 - PL - C is tougher to find and price. I'm hoping to find some decent pricing and not get killed on shipping costs. Thanks

I'm setting up a Whirlpool Immersion Chiller system (aka Jamil O Chiller) with March 815 pump and was considering adding a Hop Strainer / Basket / Spider from Stainless Brewing. http://www.stainlessbrewing.com/Hop-Strainer-with-SS-Mesh_p_123.html For the record, Zach is a great guy to deal...

I can't speak for other's stir plates but the one I use (with a beefy stir bar) can circulate 5 gallons without issue. I haven't tried this approach yet but thought I'd throw it out there. If there's a way to use less equipment for a similar result, I'm willing to give it a go.

The Jamil style recirculating immersion chiller method is the best I've seen. The downside is the need for a decent pump, more tubing, some wort loss and more cleanup and maintenance. I thought about another approach assuming you already own a stir plate for working up yeast cultures, etc...

Great suggestion. I actually discovered Stainless Brewing last night and exchanged some messages with Zach today. I'm going to have him build a 1/2" x 25ft custom chiller for me. There really aren't many custom options out there. I'll report back once I've received it. He's waiting up on...

Just received a 15gal brew kettle from Ben at Spike Brewing. Its 16" wide x 17" high. I am focused on 5 gal batches for the time being but plan to brew 10 gal batches soon. I'd prefer a stainless immersion chiller for cleaning and durability reasons and believe the conductivity differences...

I've decided to go stainless. I like the idea of an Immersion Chiller that's more durable and easier to clean. The conductivity differences between and SS and copper are minor in this application. I've narrowed it down to two units and was looking for some opinions. It will be used in a...

Thanks for the input guys. 15 gal sounds like the way to go in the long run. The only downside I see is with two horizontal couplings, the thermometer will only be 1.5 inches off the bottom. This will bring the probe too close to the bottom of the kettle and also place the dial below kettle...

I'm thinking about a Spike Brewing 10 or 15 gal kettle and will be focused on 5 gal batches..... for now. Not sure if I'll go 10 gal later but interested in how some of you have progressed as well. If I go with a 15 gal kettle and horizontal couplers, will it be a hassle to brew and handle 5...

Fellow Brewers, Started brewing 18 years ago. Wife, kids and busy lifestyle put things on hold for awhile. Back in the game again and ready to upgrade some gear. I'm focused on 5 gal batches but may want to scale up later although its not a priority......yet. I favor high gravity beers in...