Recent content by japroto

Great find thanks for sharing

Awesome videos, great find!

Never had an issue with 5lb propane tank freezing and have done at least 15 brews at least 10 gallons on the banjo but I don't run the burner at full bore, totally not necessary... At what point during your brew are you running into a freeze?

Cool! I would swap the ale pail for an insulated cooler if you could as it will hold the temp much better. When I first started all grain I used a home depot 10 gallon cooler and that thing held its temp really well and was like $40...

Day 13 Update: I tasted the fermented sweet tea today and it is still very sweet. It has a mild tartness and bite to it, almost like a cider. I am going to let it ferment for 2 weeks more and dry out a bit.

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You wont be disappointed and you should be happily surprised at how powerful the burners really are. Only downside is that it uses a lot of gas. I believe I can get through two 10 gallon batches on a 5 lb propane tank, not terrible but if you have natural gas available you might explore that...

Thanks! Definitely helpful info

Day 10 Update: I have been tightening and loosening the cap since the last update instead of leaving it loose. When the cap is tight a good amount of carbonation builds up and the jug swells considerably. I can still visibly see gas bubbles forming which surprises me at this stage. I am...

Thanks! I also found a cheaper product called superstrut that is sold at both lowes and homedepot, see below, but I am not sure how to fasten the superstrut together, especially what fasteners to use on a corner joint that will have at least 3 beams connecting...

After doing some random surfing looking up counterflow chillers I stumbled upon the video below which shows how to use a Stovetec Rocket stove to heat up a 40gallon water heater without a pump in about 30 minutes using just scrap wood. I think that the same method could be used to...

I bought the whole burner setup with stand and regulator. The specs list the burner as using a "UL-listed 30 PSI regulator" and can be purchased on amazon... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043DHJKY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Also where did you get that erector set looking brew stand...

I use the banjo on my keggle setup, it rocks, super powerfull and gets up to a boil quickly, even when BK is full to the brim, I have to turn the damn thing down all the way once up to a boil. Love the brew stand, looks like no welding needed, just bolted together, what a great idea! What do...

Day 5 update: I checked the jug today and it has a noticable amount of trub at the bottom and a discernable frothy krausen along the top. I don't detect any more bready aroma and fermentation seems to have slowed down as there is not much carbonation built up. So far so good...

Hard to tell from the pic, could be spice or trub that got kicked to the surface and not necessarily an infection. Just let the beer run its course and see how it turns out. Best of luck!