Recent content by stachiestach

For those of you who can WP, has anybody experimented with late additions for this recipe? I am thinking of doing a FWH and move all the other hop additions to 5, 0, and WP. Thoughts?

Just use some packing tape and tape it to the side of the carboy/keg or whatever you need to keep cool. I have been using mine for 3 years and my fermentation temps stay within 1-2 degrees of what it is set at. I have checked it against my digital thermo and fermometer stuck on the carboy...

Well I can't say my stand was a complete DIY, since I ordered it from Marcus @PinupBrewery, but here it is. Pretty simple, but it does everything I need it to do.

Hey guys, I am in the final stages of building my single tier brew stand. Well I should say I am finishing building keggles, accessories, and mounting things on my brew stand purchased from Marcus. I have a few questions, which I am sure will help others with their builds as well. 1...

Thanks for the advice guys. I don't brew up a whole lot of lagers usually. Since I had a nice clean yeast cake, I figured I would brew up one more. I am going to try and find some Carahell from another vendor around here and add it to the bill.

I plan to brew my first Maibock at the end of the week. I just kegged a Vienna Lager and have washed my Wyeast 2308 cake and plan to use it for this batch. I've been trying to do as much research as possible, but it seems that recipes and information is a bit vague for this style. Here is...

Nice stand. Glad to see it back and in action. I dig the Boneyard sticker too.

Great work. I also like the full charkboard front.

going to be welding on a stainless 1/2" full coupler, then threading the thermowell in to that.

Ya I found that site, and they look pretty good. I also found these on ebay for a good price and cheap shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/THERMOWELL-304ss-1-2-FPT-x-2-1-2-L-x-1-2-MTP-279ER21-/200520533079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eaff48457 I am going to be using this in a keg mash tun...

Curios to know where you guys have purchased your stainless thermowells for the mash tun? I have found a couple sites offering them, but figured I would ask. What sizes did you end up going with, 2 1/2 or 4"? Thanks.

I am in the same process and am thinking of going with triclovers. I have also been told to check out PFD. Curious to know which camlocks you guys are using. If you could help out that would be great. Thanks.

I collect 7.8 gallon and do a 90 min boil. I make my recipes for 6 gallons and end up with about 5.5 or so in my caboy.

With a ratio of 1.25-1.3 qts/lb, I usually max out with 23 lbs of grain with the lid on. Even with that amount, be careful putting your lid on, because some liquid will squeeze out. You can add a couple more pounds during the summer when its warmer and mash with the lid off. Hope this helps.