Recent content by GunnyB

I'm not all that scared of using glass but have taken precautions to keep them together just in case

Check out the company I listed above. The setup is great, came put together mostly, and when I had a question about stuff they were more than happy to answer/clear up stuff. I'm certain that other suppliers are the same but Keg Connection is who I ordered from. BTW, get the 525SS Perlicks as...

Check your thermometer before every session (boiling water) to make sure it is reading correctly. I couldn't figure out why my brews kept finishing with really low FG's till I discovered my thermometer was reading 6 degrees low at mash temps.

The only thing wrong with 10 gal batches is if you don't dig how it turns out. Dump it or drink it? 5 gal batches give me an opportunity to try many more styles or improve on those I like

Can't remember the cost since it was a kit through KegConnection but it is a Taprite. Check into where you will either refill or exchange cylinders. My local Air Gas only does 5# or 20# but not 10# (which I purchased).

I have a Barley Crusher and couldn't be happier. Stock setting gives me 75-78%. I run it with an 18v DeWalt cordless

Wow, that glass is thick on the bottom. I've been meaning to document my attempt at shatter proofing a carboy. Maybe tomorrow

How much spice did you add? I used 1/2 tsp at the end of the boil and while the spice was subtle in the carboy, it was fantastic in the glass

Ditto

Maybe steeping a bunch of tea leaves with the grains? Or just tea bags

I know about dust explosions quite well. I'm dumbfounded because I'm known to be a home brewer. As for the dust, it would probably be easier to make it with a 2x4 and belt sander. I just know what happens next..."So, I heard that you are making a bomb"

I bought a bag of 2-row brewers malt the other day and put it on the break room counter at work on account of it being 96 degrees in my car outside. A supervisor stated that I can't keep it there because the ingredients could be used to make a bomb. My jaw almost dropped to the floor. Barring...

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Everything I have seen or read about washing yeast mentions storing the washed yeast in mason jars or the like. Is there a reason that storing the washed yeast in cleaned and sanitized beer bottles, capped, and stored in the same manner would not work?

I harvested my batch of rice wine made with Calrose last night and it turned out great. The first time I used a ratio of 1:2 rice/water and it was just way too sour, but I drank it anyways. This go around I used a 1:1 ratio and the difference was night and day. This has the perfect blend of...