Recent content by HannoverFist

They require a steam source, relatively low pressure. I guess I'm just more intimidated by the steam boiler and infrastructure than doing this electrically.

Got a deal on several used SS jacketed kettles - two 40gal, and an 80 gal. I'm considering trying to "convert" one of these to be electrically heated ( think two 5400w elements). This would probably be a large pain, but the buildout of the steam infrastructure to use these as the...

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Djonas - The fermentation temperatures were on the low side, I think - 65 to 68 usually. There was a good amount of foam on the beer in the primary, but racking into secondary left it clear and without a head. I'll take your math and start the appropriate research . Thanks for the tip!

Folks: So, to get my palette wet with my first brew I went with something simple: a 3.75 Cooper's Canadian Blonde and a 3.3Lb Briess Golden Light extract ( I had given the name "Dumb Blonde In a Bottle" to this very simple combo ). I used the packet of yeast included with the Cooper's. The...

Ran across this site and had to get involved - this looks like a great resource. The wife and I tried a Mr. Beer kit about 10 years ago ( I know... I know... ) and it was so meh that we didn't try a second batch. This time, after some reading and a good bit of prodding from a buddy who's...