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Thanks for the input. I'm gonna pull the trigger.

I have looked at them. Have you used it for 10 gallon batches? How does it do wi that load.

I currently use a keggle and bayou classic sq14 for 5 gallon batches. I want to begin 10 gallon batches but will need to upgrade the burner. I was considering the kab6 from bayou classic but have read posts that they don't do well with keggle due to the distance from burner to the bottom of the...

Thanks for the input. That is what I was thinking. Cheers

Just got a pump, first brew using it tomorrow. Using with keggle that has a whirlpool port. Any suggestions on sanitizing the pump before whirlpooling. Should I re-circulate through the pump and port last 5 minutes of boil at low speed? Or is there a better method. Thanks for any help. Cheers.

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So I finally got a stir plate and erlenmeyer (sp?) flask. So now I don't have to make starters in my growlers. Question, I usually make 2L starters, but I have a 2L flask. Will that hold a 2L starter? Thanks, Steve Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

It aged apex 2 months before adding the potassium sorbate. I used the staggered nutrient additions outlined by K. Schramm, ferm k, dap and degassed with and between additions, up to day 5. I didn't degass after or when adding honey as a sweetener. Added 1/2 cup. Interesting thought as honey...

Newbie question. I know this topic has been addressed in other posts, but I haven't found the answer to my issue. I did my first mead in a 2 gallon batch. It reached final gravity and cleared brightly in secondary. I knew I was going to back sweeten so I added potassium sorbate. This caused the...

Thanks for the suggestions.

Just kegged a pale ale that is one of my favorites. After force carbing my beer I get only a small trickle out of my line. My other 2 kegs are dispensing fine. I wonder if there is a clog in my pick up tube or have I missed something else? Any suggestions for clearing this without spoiling...

Thanks for all the input. It gives me some ideas.

Forgive me if this is answered in another post. I'm interested in how others handle this. I currently have a dedicated fridge and Johnson controller for fermentation. I tape the probe to my carboy with a towel to insulate so I can measure wort temp during fermentation. This does fine for...

Thanks for the input. I'll check out the calculator.

Help, I'm getting mixed messages. About to do a starter for a 5 gl IPA batch. OG predicted to be 1.065. Recipe calls foe 2.5 vials of yeast or appropriate starter. The chart in BCS calls for a 3L starter with 1 vial. Am I good to make this at one time or do I need to step up the yeast. I've...