Recent content by SchankHaus

Probe in Kettle. The In-line option is good for retrofit setups where you already have a kettle, don't want to add another NPT or TC fitting, and are ok with running the pump the entire time. If you're building or updating I would put it in the kettle.

The Brewery Thanks! I have a whirlpool fitting bottom and top but wasn't sure if I was going for a mesh bag or basket from Arbor Fab or what. I still need to get a 3rd elbow and I may just get the normal one and throw a silicone hose on it instead of the length of pipe you have on yours.

Hi, I have a very similar set up and I wanted to know what you were doing to keep the bag off of the element, if you have started heating during mash. Are you depending on binder clips or do you have a false bottom sitting above the element?

Tried this a few weeks ago with a no-sparge mash and lauter. It's very promising. Instead of using Honey, which I almost never get any flavor out of, I used Brown sugar to get the ABV bump. I'll clear about 6.5 %. I also used Midnight wheat and debittered black malt ( 2 oz each) becauser...