Recent content by LegionOfDoom

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American Amble-All grain

A stainless steel washer on the inside will do the trick. I could only find a stainless washer big enough on Amazon. Easy fix

Mmmmm. Okay, don't be shy with the star sans, or soapy water. Spray it on all the fittings and look for bubbles. Hit the keg top good. Consider disconnecting the gas line and checking the posts really well. If it's st the regulator most fill stations (fire extinguisher companies) will...

You're not tuning off the CO2 tank are you? Leave it open and your regulator at the set point. As your beer absorbs the CO2 it will need more pressure. You can check for leaks with a little star sans. I find a lot of leaks are on the kegs. Keg lube is cheap, lasts forever and is easy to use.

I can't say I've saved money by going all grain. To save bucks I think you would have to buy in bulk and mill the grain. I hope to be there someday, but not because of cost savings. Really the draw of all grain brewing is being more hands on and enjoying the process. You can can really...

You can find a good starter kit for under $100 from any homebrew supplier. I agree with the folks recommending extract to start with. You will get a taste for the process and if you have a big 5 gallon pot you can use that in your kitchen then just top off with water after the boil. A lot of...

The only downside I can see is the weight of the lid. The hinges are designed to hold the included door open. It can obviously be done though, lots of folks attach the collar to the top so when it opens the hoses are out of the way. If I understand your plan correctly, you plan on hinging...

Hello fellow fermenters, I have been brewing on and off for about 10 years. My wife bought my first kit from a local homebrew store. I started with extract and was amazed at the difference freshness makes. After buying a few books, I moved to an all grain system. I mainly did small batches...