Recent content by docdave

Thanks for the advice on the fermentation chamber. I just finished wiring the STC-1000 temp controller. Lots of good info here and wiring was relatively simple. I was still considering the heating problem in my garage when I saw an idea at Costco. I think I'm going to insulate my garage door...

I'm in the process of building a fermentation chamber using a Kenmore 18 cu in refrigerator and a STC-1000 temp controller. I have a couple of questions to verify for the build: 1. I was planning on using a 100W reptile infrared bulb for heat. Would this be adequate for an unheated garage in...

How was the collar made! Is that wainscotting just glued on. I might be able to sell this idea to the wife! Only 4 taps! I wish to remain married! DocDave

H-ost, I'm guessing that they're simply transferring from the primary to the keg while an active fermentation is going on. Most of yeast might still be in suspension and yeast sediments in kegs. It must be a hassle to clean these kegs out afterwards! Still, it sounds cool and must work well...

lex 990, By the level of corrosion on the outside of these kegs, they were stored or contained corrosives and possibly other toxic substances. I would stay away from these, don't salvage posts, nothing! DocDave BTW Isurf, how are things on the island! I went to UTMB in the early ninetys!

I guess I'm making in fun of craft brewers who appear to be adopting the mentality of the big guys. It's always good to remember where you came from! All fun aside, Koko Brown is a good beer and I wish them well. Just don't forget about us homebrewers that get excited about visiting and talking...

I had a chance to visit the big island of Hawaii and tried Kona Brewing's Koko Brown. I went to visit the brewery there and talked with the guy filling growlers. He was cool (a homebrewer) but when I asked about the hops in this beer, he acted like it was a matter of national security! I left...

BTW, The first meeting for the Windsor Homebrewing Club will on Feb. 24 at 7:30 pm. All FORD, KGB and AABG members are welcome. PM me for location and directions. DocDave

Hello Folks, I know alot of homebrewers in Ontario and Southern Michigan frequent this forum. I am starting a homebrewing club in Windsor, Ontario. All local brewers are welcome. This will be a small gathering to generate interest in the club. The first meeting will be held on Feb 24 in South...

Thanks for the car jack idea. If it doesn,t work, I think I will use a heavy ball peen and some car body tools since there are really no creases formed in the dents. I don't want to get new kegs because I don't want to concede to thieving scumbags. BTW, if there any Canadian attorney brewers in...

outside92129 and jtsims21, The dents are fairly large since the thieves abused them trying to remove the valve. I want to use them based on principle of the thing, I got them back! When I was robbed, I called all the scrapyards where they turned up. The police caught one of them but no word...

Guys, I finally retrieved some beer kegs that had been stolen from garage. The thieves were rough on them when they tried to sell them at the scrapyard. I cut the top off 2 kegs to make keggles. Since my knowledge of metallurgy is limited, I want to know if can fix the dents on these kegs. Is...

Greetings, I lived in Galveston for a number of years. Two things I miss alot the Grand Prize BBQ in Texas City And Bosco's crabs at the Stingaree! Lots of great brewing happening in your backyard. Join a homebrew club and have fun! DocDave

Hello beer geeks, I just joined the forum and I am amazed by the the amount of information here. I'll guess I will dig in and start reading! I hail from Windsor, ON or a stonesthrow from Detroit. Canada is still many years behind the US in terms of the allgrain brewing community. So I'm also...

I'm really starting to ramp my homebrewing efforts and I want to take it to the next level. I need to know my carboys are squeaky clean since I do most of my fermenting in the primary carboy! My current simply doesn't cut it!