Recent content by derath

I wouldn't brew out there. Propane burner in a confined space etc etc... -D

Yea it would be some work. Put it this way. I rented a bobcat with an Auger bit once to dig some footers and busted a bit on the auger due to the rockiness of the soil. But it could be worth the work. -D

So I haven't even gotten into brewing yet... But I have a weird question. My house is built in a very rocky area, and I am sure as a cost saving device, the builder many years ago left about 1/4 of the basement as a crawl space. It isn't super tiny, but it would be almost impossible to...

Hoptech's kit talks about their Spigots as never needing to siphon http://www.hoptech.com/cart/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16133&category_id=3 -D

Oh I have been convinced. Like I said though, I just have to work around the initial supplies purchase. But I think I have that covered :D Plus I think we have a 5gal glass water jug (like on a water cooler). I guess that is pretty much like a glass carboy. -D

Hehe, I am reading that now. But only on Ch.1

Where I live our well water isn't perfect. So I have a fairly extensive system in the basement. Acid neutralizer, softener etc. I also have a Reverse Osmosis filter for the drinking water. That water is nice and clean. But RO takes out just about everything, including minerals etc. Are...

Thanks! Yea I have read the wiki and most of the intro stuff on this site. I have also looked over several other sites and watched some brewing youtube videos. I know a number of home brewers. My brother in law is into it. He had a great beer at their daughters birthday party. I also...

I just signed up here. I am not even a home brewer yet. But I thought I would lurk around and learn some. Happy brewing -D