Recent content by InvertedPilot

Only in countries that allow beer for tourism. Otherwise its 350 a case

The only thing that matters is it is very functional and the beer is good. A good beer is better than a first aid kit. In the event someone nicks themselves on a burr, offer a bandaid or a beer. If he reaches for the bandaid; get him the hell out of there - he is not mentally stable.

It is not possible to over oxiginate without actual oxygen.

I just read an article...over 20 ppm is toxic to the yeast and results in attenuation of the development of cell walls and this directly impacts cellular respiration and over all viability. Darker colors are a sign of oxidation.

I started using medical oxygen shortly after getting into brewing. Buttoday, after 5 years I read an article that there is a possibility of over oxygenation.....who knew?

Ebay can be your best friend. I am crashing 100 gallons in a custom fermentor. This particular blanketing regulator is capable of 7-10 WC (Water closet) which is 0.25 to 0.36 PSI. Any overpressure is vented. During crash there is no chance of blow off. Unfortunately I started cold crash with the...

An alternative is the $14.00 PLAATO suck back protector. You can blow some CO2 into a mylar balloon and attach to the inlet of the suckback protector that way any suck back will be only CO2. Below is the Plaato suckback protector. It just goes inline with the fermenter bung and existing airlock...

An alternative is the $14.00 PLAATO suck back protector. You can blow some CO2 into a mylar balloon and attach to the inlet of the suckback protector that way any suck back will be only CO2. Below is the Plaato suckback protector. It just goes inline with the fermenter bung and existing...

Ebay can be your best friend. I am crashing 100 gallons in a custom fermentor. This particular blanketing regulator is capable of 7-10 WC (Water closet) which is 0.25 to 0.36 PSI. Any overpressure is vented. During crash there is no chance of blow off. Unfortunately I started cold crash...

I use a simple stainless always on postal scale ....I buy them for my kegerators. Basically put an empty keg on the scale. HIT "Tare" then put the full keg on it. It is rated to 88 pounds ..has the footprint of a cornelius keg and can be direct powered. $39 USD ....I have 3 of them that...

You are very fortunate. I am tripping over hoses constantly. I wish you luck on your next batch. Cheers!

You are a purist. I hope to go all grain someday. I am overseas and it is far more efficient to use DME than whole grain. Now I understand . Your setup is perfect for your method. You also have a lot of free space to plumb and work. I have to move the stove out of the kitchen for brew day...

A Milwaukee bandsaw is the best investment for any fabrication work. Just out of curiosity, why 3 kettles, why not get a 55 Gallons stainless barrel, a stand and jet burner. I made stirring system with a wheelchair motor a couple pillow blocks and a friend who is a fabricator. Attached is a...

When a case of beer costs $350 USD it is easy to justify funding a brewery

I took a chest freezer and plumbed it with a circulation pump. I have qty (2) counter coolers. One takes water from house and the second takes a glycol mix from the chester freezer. I make 100 gallons at a time. Depending on the size of your brew run, it is helpful to use the house water to...