Recent content by Jidas

I was brewing baltic porter and ended up using a bad thermometer for my initial strike water (I realized this halfway through my rest). The temp of my mash was about 170 when I checked it with a correct thermometer. I hit the gravity I wanted but I knew it wouldn't attenuate well... Final...

Using the plastic bins and water has worked very well for me. I put a powerhead (water pump) pointing at the heater to eliminate hot and cold spots. I can keep the temp within one degree without having to check on it. As grahamfw said, water has a high specific heat. It is much more resistant to...

I have my SWMBO make dog treats out of the grain. My two dogs love it.

post a pic.. im not sure what you mean by spigot.

I agree with dontman. I have a large tub with an aquarium heater and a power head to help avoid hot and cold spots. It fits two six-gallon carboys and holds the temp really consistent. I tried building a fermentation closet but tore it apart... air is hard to keep at a constant temp. Water works...

My first 5 gallons of the pale 9959 + 5 = 9964

This is my first lager and i just transfered to the secondary last night. There was about an inch of sediment settled on the bottom this morning. I dropped the auto siphon on the cake for a second while trying to tip the carboy to get that last drop. For the question... should i transfer off...

If your happy with your FG then cold crashing wont cause any ill effects. It will help drop some yeast and protiens to the bottom helping clarify the beer.

10 64oz Growlers with the flip top.

I bought a Blichmann Therminator (plate chiller) last month. It wasn't the most economical choice but I was tired of dealing with the cleanup and clutter of the IC I was using. The water is really cold where I live so I can cool a 10 gal batch from boiling to 70F in about 5 to 10 min (just...

I swear im not copying you mmb.. you posted while i was typing mine......good response though..;)

I would leave it be. First you don't want to dilute it. Second you run the risk of contamination (unless you boil it first i guess). The CO2 that is produced, even in the secondary, should be enough to "kick out" the oxygen on the top from when you transfer. If everything is sanitized well, it...

Thanks for the input. I'm going out tonight to buy a spray bottle.

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on keeping mold out of the inside of a faucet. I try to clean them often but im losing the battle. Is there any hardware out there or maybe a routine you go through after the last beer is poured for the night? Thanks for any input.

Main Street is the place to go. Above the rest in Tigard isnt for me. I started in Corvallis too and Main Street reminds me of Corvallis Brewing Supply. The guys there are really helpfull and they carry Blichmann equipment which is a plus.