Recent content by jstewartgt

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I would love to get a lb as well if you still have any left.

My braid was stainless, but had warped due to the other stuck sparges. As an update, I think I know what was happening in may case. After creating a cpvc manifold, it happened again. I believe what was happening is the piece of aluminum I was using to try and disperse the recirculation...

For a second batch in a row I've had a stuck batch sparge. I know it's related to recirculating the wort using my pump, but I cut the flow way down. I'm currently using a 3/4" braid and it seems like it may have been crushed and just isn't letting the wort flow. Has anyone else had any...

Thanks Chumpsteak. I didn't actually start stirring until the mash was stuck. Didn't know what else to do at that point. I'm guessing it's a combination of too fine a crush and recirculating too fast...Live and learn

I have about 6 successful all grain batch sparge batches now, but my last batch has me dumfounded. I upgraded a few pieces of equipments including a new kettle with a ball valve, march pump, and a new burner. The march pump gave me some issues when pumping the kettle after the liquid was...

I have a 3 tap kegerator that can hold 4 kegs. So on occasion I'll carb the 4th keg to get it ready for prime time. My question is this, I like to taste it to make sure everything tastes right and the carb is at a good level. I typically do that with a picnic tap that only has the usual 2...

Spikebrewing is selling 15gal SS with two couplers welded for $150. See the Vendor Showcase forum. I ordered one on the last buy and should be getting it in the next few days.

I have a foodsaver I bought from Costco and then I bought the mason jar attachment off of Amazon and store all the hops in mason jars. Works very well and I don't have to buy bags for the hops. Most of the foodsaver units have the attachment port

Outside is the key. I keep all my equipment in the basement and brew outside. Typically anything I don't do outside I do in the basement bathroom which is pretty much mine to clean anyway. The one time I tried to clean my MLT in the kitchen I never heard the end of it. My hoses outside were...

I think his point is those options don't cost an additional $200+ and it is nice to give the consumer an option. I personally think it's a good business decision to offer options for those that want them.

Ahh, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Thanks for the response! If you did have a higher boiloff, how would that make you unable to make a lower gravity? I really appreciate the information