Recent content by doug33

I would think the upgrade to the lid is nice, I don't like everything connected to it. Makes it difficult to take off and set aside. Also I have not experienced cavitation issues with the bag on 3 gallon batches. Only when I push the grain bill over 8 or 9 lbs do I have pump issues. Big...

I agree, my info isn't very useful without more precise measurements. Usually my 3 gallon batches without sparging are much more dialed in. Main takeaway is a 5ish gallon batch on the mini can work. Especially if you are willing to boost the gravity with a sugar or DME addition. I wouldn't...

I tried a 5 gallon IPA batch on the mini yesterday, it works ok. I steeped about 8.5 lbs of grain, main problem is when you pull that much grain out there is hardly any wort left. I set the basket and bag over the kettle and slowly poured hot water thru till it was just over 5 gallons...

I just bought the mini cause I usually do 3 gallon batches. Does anyone ever pull the grain out and sparge up to 5 gallons pre-boil? Just curious if I'd be able to do an occasional larger batch that way.

Well depending what system you get brau supply has a discount of 100 bucks off for black friday. Couldn't pass that up so went ahead and bought one

Unless I was able to build my own controller, which I'm not

Yeah I've been pricing out the individual components of a 120v system similar to brau supply, and it doesn't look like there's much of a savings

Does anyone have the high gravity biab 120v system? It has the boil coil and they claim it will do a 5 gallon batch. Curious if it will boil that much wort on a single 20amp circuit

I'm tired of brewing outside on propane. Time to get an electric all in 1 system, 5 gallon batches. Kettle w/ heater, controller, pump. I like the price point from brau supply, but it seems to be a small company and I can't find many reviews. Lots of reviews for grainfather, a few for high...

So I assumed it's an issue with the wort

Sorry for the confusion, but the fermenter was actively foaming/bubbling for 4 days. Beer has been in primary for 10 days. I guess I can try re-pitching, I've just never had an issue with so5 yeast.

Refractometer for OG, hydrometer for FG

I pitched a full packet of so5, rehydrated but no starter. Should have been plenty, the wort was only 3.5 gallons or so. Fermented very well for 4 days. I'm thinking the issue is I ended up with a lot of unfermentable sugars, I'm just not sure how.

I tried a belgian wit for the first time, recipie is 4 lb pale malt 4 lb flaked wheat 1 lb oats S-05 ale yeast ( I'm not a fan of banana and clove flavor ) Bitter orange and corriander Mashed biab method at 154 for 60 min, 60 min boil. Post boil gravity was 1.055. Fermented at 68 degrees...

Anyone ever tried mead with this honey? I just bought 6lbs from a local store here in michigan, going to try a couple 1 gallon batches and see if it's any good for mead. It was a little pricey so I'm curious if it's worth the extra cost.