Recent content by UglyDude

Hey all! I love all the great posts regarding keezer builds, but haven't been able to find the answer to my specific dilemma. I currently have a 7cf keezer with a triple tap and want to convert it to a collar model for a few reasons. the problem is, the lid now has a 2.5" hole that I will need...

I really like the look of this! Nicely done

Very nice indeed! I am on here looking for inspiration. Specifically, how to attach a nice wood top connected to the freezer lid. Did yo replace the original lid on yours? Or did you somehow attack the "deck" to the OEM lid?

So is that Brew Boss system really nearly 2 grand? Jeepers!

When you spend a couple hours at a time on this forum when you should be working

Indeed, that's what got me started on labels...

Thanks All, Now, Off to search the threads for what I'll need in my basic kit to try my first AG batch. cheers!

You guys are all awesome. I suppose I was writing this question as a way for you all to give me the push I needed and the pushes were strong a valid. thanks! I will be moving along and giving it a shot. I've got plenty of buckets, so I imagine I could get started with a beer in a bag trial on...

Thanks Lizard, you are absolutely correct in that there are so many limitations with extract, yet another reason I'm looking into AG. as for FG, I usually hit my FG, it's my OG that varies. Admittedly, I am not a scientific brewer, I suck at taking notes and don't measure as well as I should...

Thanks for the response... I am aware of the trade-off, hence my researching the feasibility. that's a great analogy though! ha ha cheers! Awesome answer Mr. Moto (do you know that song?) Thanks for putting this into perspective for me. $18 per batch is a pretty deep discount. at 20...

I've been brewing extract for quite a few years. I've enjoyed it and like the beers I brew. I've long heard about the difference in the price of materials, primarily grains, and how much you can save over extract malt. However, I've not seen any numbers. For example, 2 of the extract...

when you turn down your friends' invitations to go hang out so you can stay home and brew

Loud Mic Ales My name is Mike, but I'm a loud guy so I changed the spelling to represent my obnoxiousness. I can make lotsa labels, here's the one I used for my Christmas Spice I brewed for gifts to co-workers, family and friends

Having never done all-grain, I don't even know what sparging is (Excuse my ignorance), but after the rinse, I always put the grain sack in the colander and squeeze the last dregs out for maximum OG, (probably only helps in my head, but...). I have no issues with cloudiness, and have never had...