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well shoot maybe that was the problem. Too late for this batch though...

I brewed this this weekend and all went well EXCEPT.....I could only achieve a vigourous rolling boil for about 10 -15 minutes of the entire boil. I had to change tanks and this other tank had a valve that wouldn't allow as much flow as my other. I could only get a low boil...a bit more than a...

Well this thing might be cost prohibitive, if built by us at least. Preliminary specs show it costing $3.5k or more and that isn't furniture grade. My company isnt capable of that level of woodwork, so I was also fooling around with what we call a "drop in". basically a kit that has all...

Topher, I couldn't agree more. He was very eager to talk though which is encouraging... As far as the "slimline" kegerators are concerned, I'm liking this alot. And the "concealed" tap (I love it!!! I've always liked building stuff with hidden storage...makes me feel like a pirate!!!) what...

I didn't think about the similarities to incubation but you're right... I'm guessing that the very high cost of those units is due not only to the precision control, but also the high standards to which lab equipment must be built for various certifications. Anyone else have feedback? Topher...

ok...talked to part part owner of a local brewery/restaurant owner in town and he said his idea of the trend that beer going was the "firkin" different philosophy than what I am used to for sure....

Topher, I wish I could magically teleport a pint into your hand right this instant. You're a good man. Thanks! That's exact;y what I need right now...just finding out what people need or would like. What I'm thinking about might or might not have any wood on it at all. We do have an in-house...

Thanks yall. The feedback is definitely appreciated. Thanks for that link also Stratslinger. I have been into homebrewing for about five or six years now. very casual. I use a swamp cooler and do a couple of batches of all grain a year. I've recently started working for a company that makes...

Thanks for working with me :) Yes space wouldn't be a problem. I can see that small walk-ins might be the best option around... Oh and just to clarify...it's not for me. I don't have that kind of money. I'm trying to think of ways to spend other people's money. ;) I clicked on that...

Hey thanks for the reply. And thanks for trying to save me money and headache. What I need though is a turnkey product that does what I need it to...see above...right out of the box. It can be a dedicated room (cool story about your local microbrewery setup) with a build/installation...

Hi all, I'm trying to find commercially built fermentation cabinets, no DIY. Are there any out there? I'd really like one with seperate compartments that will allow two, or more different temp zones for different styles. I guess this would require seperate compressors, thermostats, lines...

awesome!! Just what I needed to hear. Thanks guys!

I have 5 gallons of regular old semi sweet that's been racked twice and was started in october of 2011. I now have quite a crop of serrano chilies coming in and was wondering if it's too late to add them for some heat....?

because I'm lazy and it's easy...

thats two out of two....new yeast it is. Thanks folks. Matt