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That's some more great info, jrgtr42 - thanks much!

And, any experience with the Catalyst?

What about software?

Northern Brewer, that is some great advice - thanks! My water is municipal, but we use a Berkey filter, which does a great job removing chlorine, etc. (It only stores 4.5 gallons at a time, so I'd either have to refill right away, or use bottled for the rest). I am also a super micro coffee...

I used a bag when I tried all-grain, and I agree that eliminating equipment in a way that improves simplicity and doesn't compromise efficiency is the way to go! Thanks, beernutz, this sort of creative thinking and optimization is what I'm looking for.

Yes, that was my bad listing Iodophor as a cleaner. I was just lumping everything under the general umbrella of cleaning, and not the more specific process of washing/cleaning your equipment prior to sanitizing and after brewing.

Awesome. Thanks again - I *really* appreciate any and all insight!

Thanks a lot, guys! I am pretty familiar with the basics (using the hydrometer and the tube it comes in, cleaning *and* sanitizing, etc.), but definitely need help in the all-grain world. jlinz, how does a 'hot liquor tank' work? Also, is the 2 litre flask for making a yeast starter? Love the...

Hi y'all, I would have just perused until I was able to cobble together a reasonable response to my question, but like many of you I am A) Very busy with life (family, work, etc.), B) I think a conversation can often be more helpful, because it focuses on specifics, and allows for clarifications...