Recent content by CMcK

My crush is 40 so I don't think it's that. I have been using rice hulls lately and not having any issues. The weird thing on the last stuck sparge was it was a small grain bill pale ale... Have been controlling the flow on the mash as well.

Update. I am 8 batches in on this baby and making the best beer in my 10 years of all grain. Still getting the occasional stuck sparge and grain in the boil, but those are easy fixes. The most valuable aspect to this system is the repeatable process, which allows to dial in recipes and make the...

Cool! Let me know how you like it. The price is right anyway

Is that a the A79 cooktop? Like it.

Apologies if this has been brought up, but is anyone concerned about the amount of grain that ends up in the boil? I have be using a strainer to fish it out after the mash

Thanks all, for the info. Looking forward to the new system. All in all, very impressed and would recommend it to anyone on the fence.

It was clogged thanks. What are the downsides to removing the check?

Pellet. 3oz

Thanks. Everything else went great. Just a bummer way to end the brew

Just had a major issue with pump clogging during chill. Anyone else? Figure a hop basket would help...

Just got mine! Cleaned it tonight (super easy) and brewing Saturday. Have been all grain for a few years and this is my first electric system. Pumped so far