Recent content by woog11

I am really new to this, so does this mean that with the kettles with larger openings will reduce boil off time? im thinking that would be a good thing?? I am the guy with the 18 inch pot, but like i said i am new to this.skip...

I dont know how to link to the site, but this will get you there i think. Go to Ebay.com and search "48 qt stainless steel stock pot homebrew pot". Sorry it took me so long to get back with this, ive been outta town. My pot looks wonderful. Oh yeah the seller for this pot...

I ordered a 12 gal pot for my 5 gal batches. My question is, the pot is about 12 inches deep and 18 inches wide. This means it'll only be around 6 inches at 5 gallons. Is this so shallow to cause problems, or am i AOK... Its a beautiful stainless pot and lid with layered bottom. I found them...

Thanks for all of the input guys. I needed some positive encouragement on my way to first all grain brewings. Gotta get to work on my mash tun, and lookin around at wort chillers. Just tried some samuel adams cream stout, my gosh thats good stuff!!!

Ok, 48 qt brewpot is on the way. Now in need of a burner. Ive seen the banjo mentioned and it seems to be a good burner.? Remember now im the guy brewing 5 gal batches, so will this scorch my wort or will it turn down to just what i need? Maybe you guys know of a better burner for me. As...

My 5 gallon cooler is the vertical type that stands upright and a bottom valve lets you get a drink..

Thanks kilted brewer, im surely gonna stay 5 gallons. i guess the 48qt pot wouldnt be to big in that case. i think its a pretty good deal. Would most little simple walmart burners do ok, or will i need a bigger btu?

Im looking to start all grain brewing but only 5 gal batches. Could i get some info on the equipment i will need. What size brewpot will i need,30, 32 qt? i have found a heavy 48 qt for 85 dollars 18 inches wide. is this way to big for this? I have a 5 gallon water cooler is this to small...

Looking at going to allgrain. I'm looking at a 30qt stainless steel pot, i only make 5 gal batches. It's really thin ,but i'm on a budget and its around $50.00. Ive heard alot about scorching the wort? Would it be possible to place a big cast iron skillet i have already under the pot to help...

Most of the time these names come from the area the grape is from, the type of grape being used such as pinot, and the color of the wine your making. I'm sure there is something out there to google on wine names and or brands.

Thanks for posting the pic for me ericS. Although now im still not sure if i should use them or not. Yes i would do a little saw work on the top of them. This would be a great and cheap solution for a brewpot. These things sell for around $700- $1100.00 new so i was figuring its pretty good...

I found these 10 gal eyewash stations at the salvage yard for $20.00 each. they are very clean, stainless steel, knida thin, but cheap. There are pics at, bradleycorp.com/products/safety/portable/viewproduct.jsp?pgid=1169. I dont know how to make this a link. Please take time to help me with...

Thank you guys for all the help. I will do just that. Look out next tuesday here i come! lol.

Thank you for all the replies. Gosh i wish i could be more help. The beer has carbed up pretty good, not a huge head but pretty good foam. The bitterness is definitely not in the back of my throat, kinda around the sides of my tongue, possibly a little in the roof of my mouth, mainly around...

I already have these in a fridge, is that ok?