Recent content by RodeoDave

This is a great example of what is great about home brewing today. Home brewers have always been resourceful and creative. With the internet (thanks Al) not only is this man able to take his ideas directly to his market but forums like this enable the members to help create awareness. His siphon...

I have a similar story about brewing years ago and getting back into it. The new equipment available today is a game changer. I am just getting started but am very anxious to get going. I was also thinking about the sight tube, until I watched a video from Short Circuited Brewers. He was going...

Thanks for the comments. With my new equipment, I plan to do a closed transfer to the secondary and will take extra care during bottling (fortunately I maintained a vintage collection of flip tops, capping by yourself sucks). It will take me a little time to update my old soda kegs (corny's)...

Finally, some common sense, rather than the new status quo regarding the post fermentation process. I too started brewing long ago, back in the early 1990's. Most of my brews were extract with some steeped specialty grains. I remember making some very good beers that spoiled my taste buds. I...

I will gladly buy one of those iSpindels when they are available. Sorry but I can’t find the way to PM you. I just joined the site. I took a 25 year hiatus from brewing and just started back up. My how technology, techniques and ingredients have changed.