I know that it has been awhile since this post but I have used the FTSS for awhile now and it is a quality device and it works as advertised.
The only problem I had was constantly changing ice out trying to keep my temp down.So I went out and got a used upright freezer that it will fit into...
Finally ready after a month of waiting. My own Mosaic Imperial IPA turned out very well. 9% ABV that is well (dangerously) hidden behind dank piney hops with stone fruit and citrus.
That looks similar to my setup. Is that the 14 or the half barrel 17 gallon chronical?
I should be brewing with the conical in a week or so. Have you used your conical yet? I would be interested in how your ferment goes with the conical.
Nice! I just got my Ss Conical and I am really looking forward to brew day! I am going to cool in the summer with water in a cooler in my keezer and warming i. The winter with the Ftss and an aquarium heater. Good luck to you, let us know how it goes!
Welcome to brewing! I have been brewing for a number of years but all grain now for only about 8 months and I love it. I am also in NJ though I'm "down the shore". I have both purchased from Bobby_M and attended one of his classes and I learned alot. His shop is loaded with really useful items...
I agree, I have stepped up to AG from my first extract and later partial grain brews to all grain. I have noticed that the flavor of my beer has improved. My beer before all grain was very good but now its great! This may also be due in part to the fact that I am oxygenating my wort and I am...