Closet Fermenter

Can’t disagree with you about trying to get them out through the narrow opening. My thoughts were that if I should pursue this route...

I use a hand corker. I’ve used it for years; works great. Just add a spray of starsan, and it will slide right in. It doesn’t take up a...

Interesting idea using corny kegs for storage. I have about 10 of them that I cannot use right now due to height restrictions. Might...

I’m less concerned about critters getting in my grain at home than I am about what has already taken a shine to it in the field. Many of...

Munch on some of your malts. If they taste good they are good. Make it a habit to try out the malts you get when your recieve them...

Back when I first started brewing and collecting bottles, it was such a pain getting the original labels off, I really didn’t want to...

Fruit juice with Everclear added.

I fill one gallon glass jugs with filtered water and just carry them one or two at a time. I’ve been working on reducing heavy lifting...

It's pointless to tape a cga320 valve when the coupler nut has a great big hole in the middle of it for the stem. Same thing applies to...

Last year I burned my hand with near boiling wort after I disconnected a hose and forgot to close a valve. Hardly left a scar. Just...

You need to do this. Some regulators have a PRV in the regulator body, but most don't. Pull the PRV in your coupler (sanke) or keg lid...

I feel your pain. Years ago, I did a Spaten Optimator clone that didn’t carbonate. My cure? I switched to kegging! Have not had one fail...

A brass brush works well... even on poly fittings/threads. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-Brass-Stripping-Brush-BB2-ANV/309996823 Russ

3.3 pounds LME is just a hair shy of 1.5 kilograms. No doubt that's the reason Briess uses it: it's an ordinary size everywhere but the US.

A Dry vs Liquid comparison was not at all my goal. I was just trying to determine what yeast I liked for my English Porter recipe. I...