I have been brewing on the GF since they came to the US. I believe that nothing else would have made me an all grain brewer. I switch back and forth on brewing all grain in the GF and using it as a kettle for Dry Extract batches. I also like that I can double batch low alcohol beers. Stout or a...
I have been brewing for 7 yrs and plastic has always been my way to go. Started in buckets and am now in a Fast Ferment. I saw the carnage that a broken carboy can create.
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Just to clarify.....HopTech Homebrewing Supplies is still HopTech. They were sold last year and the seller took the soda line with them, The Homemade Soda Company. HopTech still sells homebrewing supplies.