Recent content by Orogenic

I use a simple hop sock with glass marbles. Just boil up some water throw in the hop sock with the marbles. Let it cool. Throw in the hops (full leaf), tie a not in the sock, and drop in. I use this method both in the keg and in the secondary, depending on the amount of aroma and impact to...

You drill between these two coolant lines...

I lost 5 gallons over the summer because the water in my airlock evaporated in five 100-degree days. I went to check on it and had a several small patches of bacteria and mold growing. Needless to say, I did not even attempt to drink it...

More pics. Note the custom made light switch. I also recommend deep thinking before pulling off the interior door panel...

Finished my conversion for pin-locks. Some kinks, but overall went very well. I do not recommend using packaging tape for dry fits. Left residue I am still cleaning off. I had to buy some steel tape to get the door gasket to function properly, but if you have pin locks the...

Pin locks are just over two feet tall when connected. With a 4.5" radius: shorter and fatter than ball lock. As far as connections go, I have never had a problem. The pins are simple connections and you know if they are "locked". You can't ever miss connect because your distribution...

Build is coming along. Switched to wood for the door panel.

I am doing a mod on this build to fit my pin lock kegs. So I am essentially adding a 3" insulated column to the front and moving the door out 3 inches. Like a keezer only horizontally...thats what she said. I drilled the hole for the tower and pulled off the plastic interior of the door panel...

I use gallons, because its easier. So 9.25 lbs of grain is about 3 to 3.5 gallons of mash water. You figure you will lose 1 gallon per hour of boil, then for a 5.5 gal finish you need 3 to 3.5 gallons of water from sparging. Or if you screwed up the mash and your gravity, everything can change...

I have a few IPA recipes in which I use 10-14 oz. of hops (mostly Cascade) for a five gallon batch. I have leveled off more recently because I have noticed the bitterness and floral quality has essentially maxed after 7 or 8 ounces.

Am I correct that this fridge will not fit two pin-lock corny's? Anyone fit two pin-locks in here yet?

I typically boil to gravity as well, depending on my gravity at the end of the mash and sparge. If I am under my target gravity I will get a rolling boil for the entire hour. If I am at my target gravity and near my target volume, I have a slow & steady boil and put my lid 3/4 on to prevent...

You can make up for your water consumption if you drink homebrew instead of water when thirsty. Its a win-win.

I just made a yeast starter out of corn sugar... It goes against everything everybody has said but hell, if it doesn't work I can always re-pitch. I am guessing though that the propagation won't be harmed. As soon as the yeast finds my wort, it will be like a fat kid at a birthday party, can't...

I am a little sad they don't sell pitchers of the double IPA that and it is always crowded.