Recent content by Oginme

How are you measuring/judging the color of the two brews? There are many things which impact the color of the brew. Is the clarity of the beers the same? How long is the path length (depth) you are viewing them? What is the light source? Next, the ingredients are labels to be the target...

BeerSmith has incorrectly used the SRM label on the color of the grains throughout the different versions. If you are using the Morey color equation, then you are best to enter in the grain color as Lovibond. I have not checked recently at what most of the domestic grains suppliers are using...

Welcome from another NH brewer!

Very cool. Thanks InkBird! I can really use this!

My last brew was a Blonde Ale made with Enigma hops.

This has long been an issue in the software property label. The numbers actually reflect the Lovibond value reported by the manufacturers. The program has it labeled as SRM, but Brad has stated that the correct labeling should be Lovibond. Inputting SRM numbers into the program really messes...

Was there last night.

Actually, Blichmann is pretty good with warranty claims and quick replacements of parts.

Very cool to have all four capabilities at such a great price point.

As others have said, contact Anvil/Blichmann. They responded to the couple of issues I have had (1st gen Foundry) very quickly and sent me what was needed to get the machine back up and running, including upgrading the fuse with a breaker at no charge.

I like to take my homebrew to fairs where I share it with the rest of my livestock exhibitor friends after the crowds have gone home. It gives us a reason to stay up well past midnight talking and enjoying each other's company!

As with any brewing software, the 'steps' and outcome are only as good as the assumptions made to construct the profiles (for BeerSmith the equipment profile and mash profile) when customizing them to reflect the typical values you get with your system. The stock profiles which come with the...

Welcome to the community! Ball-lock here.

If I were to repeat a small batch, what I would do is to get a mesh to cover the bottom of the kettle, then use my BIAB bag and clip it so that it is hanging with the bottom right at the mesh or grate, skipping the basket all together.

Your real issue is the dead space under the basket. I measured 3.29 liters (0.87 gal) under the bottom level of the basket. It would be a challenge making anything smaller than 8 liters (2.1 gal) and your efficiency would suffer greatly based upon my past experience. I tested trying to make a...