Recent content by The_Bishop

United States. Thanks!

I'll take a shot.

I'd look into a ZChiller. I've had one for a few years, the large one. It's amazing how well it works! It's also all copper, with convoluted internal tubing. https://www.zchillers.com/

Looks like possibly mineral deposits. I'd seriously consider a scrub/polish with barkeeper's friend, then rinse very well. Follow up by a thorough washing out with PBW and a sponge to agitate off the BKF residue. Rinse very well, then let air dry for a day or two. Also: This is why PBW beats...

If you're planning on any kind of pressure, finding someone to TIG weld it for you is probably a better idea. Most time silver solder is used with a tight-fitting flared opening and that's going to be difficult/impossible with a 4".

I use a blowtie. Much more accurate and consistent than the spring loaded pressure relief type. What are you fermenting in, and is it pressure rated?

Count me in.

Don't use water softener sourced water to brew with. Far too much sodium.

Another thing is happening: The water is becoming carbonated! It's absorbing the CO2 in the headspace.

Make sure it doesn't have any added oils. The 'extra creamy' varieties usually do.,

With the amount of solids generally present in a Hefe, I'd almost guarantee that anything carbed at high volumes, even if the bottles hold, that they'd gush due to nucleation points.

Hmm. Maybe next time I run out of water for coffee I'll give it a shot.

Did you ever try this out, and how was it?

Not a great idea if trying to sanitize a glass fermenter or plastic!

My Baratza grinder finally showed up. My god, what an eye opener. What a difference a grinder makes. No fines, very consistent grind. Same coffee, same grind size, same weight of coffee, same water. Only difference is the grinder. Cup is 50% better.