Recent content by derekp83

Yessir. Turns out it is 26mm. I capped one on the bottle to test it and happily glass didn’t break into my hand 😆 Thanks!

I've tried to compare it. The lip is definitely wider than other bottles. I'm afraid to break it by capping it.

I have one and am not sure if I need a 26mm or 29mm bottle. From what part do I measure the bottle top?

Interesting. Definitely sounds like a good idea.

That's awesome. I honestly don't have much of an issue with losing temps for mashing. Sure, I made go from say 152 to 149 after 30-45 minutes, but that's still a good mash as far as I'm concerned.

That's great to hear. You're using Reflectix, or a knock-off?

You're the first person I've heard question it's value. Most posts I've read swear by it, especially when trying to heat up a kettle on an 1800w induction burner. Do you have any recommendations?

Thought so. Thanks. I'll think I'll give it a shot.

Anyone ever come across this alternative to Reflectix? It's called Everbilt, and it appears to be half the price. Would it have the same effect for insulating a kettle on an induction burner or for mashing...

I should mention my extension is rated for I believe 1625W. I could buy an extension rated for 1800W alternatively, but I think to be on the safe side, I still with 1500W from induction burner and get some Reflectix.

I have an 1800W induction burner that I've used for about a year now, but I typically don't go above 1500W. On a traditional 15 amp circuit, which is 1800W, how much can I safely use? I understand there's an 80% recommendation for long-term (3 or more hours, which I won't need anyway), but I...

Two weeks in the bottle, but good after 10 days. I modified this because I didn't have any Crystal 60, so I did Golden Light and Pale Ale extract (Liquid and DME, respectively), and steeped Crystal 20 (12%) and Crystal 90 (2%). As good as the OP describes, with enough malt body to balance out...

Recipe looks great. First thing I thought of when you said you use an ale yeast for, traditionally, a lager recipe was "Nottingham at 60 degrees F." That might be a happy medium.

Fawlty American Brown Ale - American Brown Ale (10C) ================================================================================ Batch Size 5 gal Boil Size 2.5 gal Boil Time 30.000 min Efficiency 70% OG 1.048 sg FG...