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Best comment of the year Malfet!

I had a Mild ferment out in 24 hrs with a massive starter of 1968. -lsand

I had a mild ferment out in 24 hours using a 2000 ml starter of 1968. Completely normal with a small beer like this. Best of luck. --Loren

This is the shortest one I have found. http://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/water-heater-element-2853.jpg -lsand

This yeast is a beast, if you treat it right. I just brewed a mild OG 1.042 ( on the high side for a mild ). After 24 Hours it's down to 1.014 fermented at 64 degrees. Talk about a quick turnaround. For the record I mashed at 158 and pitch a 2 liter starter into well airated worth. This is the...

I used rubber kegs for awhile with my setup. There are no issues with the temps, if you go electric. They also hold temp nicely. To cut away the rubber for your element, use a holesaw and stop at the metal, then just pop the rubber plug out. Cutoff wheels eat through the rubber easily (wear a...

I'be been on a power metal trip lately. Hammerfall, Iron Savior, Paramaze, Pursuader, Dark Tranquility, Helloween, Blind Guardian, etc. I still love me some CoB and Three Inches of Blood.

I have a Pale Malt/Mt. Hood Saison bottled up right now. I consider it to be one of the best beers I've brewed to date. The simple grain bill really allows the 3711 to shine through. I think the spiciness of Saaz will go well with 3711. Good luck! --Loren

I'm with Permo.. Temperatures below 60 will cause this yeast to drop out of suspension fast. You can still hit your FG, but it will take some time. 62 degrees has been the sweet spot for me.

My line is coiled up in the fridge. If you make the coil to tight foam will continue to be an issue. I like my Belgian's at around 3 volumes, so I run 17 psi at 38 degrees.

I use this yeast a lot. Hold the temps at the lower end, but be sure not to let it drop below 62 after active fermentation.. Damn yeast will start to crawl. I find that it doesn't attenuate as well as the Wyeast counterpart. However, it flocs like crazy, and produces a very clear beer. This...

I run 20 ft. of 3/16 for Belgian's. Perfect pour without having to dial down the psi.... YMMV

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I had no luck finding a 240V 1500W LWD element. This was the closest thing I could find at 2000W. It should work fine as long as it meets your length, and amp requirements. http://www.comfortgurus.com/product_info.php/cPath/581_602_603/products_id/7052 --Loren

I use 1968 ( London ESB Ale) and 1450 (Denny's Favorite 50) for everything lately. You can't go wrong with 3711 or Pacman either. The only White Labs strain I use consistently is WLP 029 German Ale/ Kölsch.