Recent content by Zwoods

If I had to guess, I would say you're good, especially on the side that's completely open. If you're worried though, you could use a 120mm blower style fan to help dissipate heat on the sides you're worried about. Something similar to this. Its what I am using on my keezer build with minimal...

I would say you should probably have some fans and ventilation but, there is a lot of debate about this on these forums. The manufacturer typically lists a minimum clearance distance for all sides of the refrigeration units if they are not standalone. I would recommend looking at the owners...

This is the cheapest place I could find them but, it depends on where you're located. This is the one I purchased only complaint I have is that the mount is angled at a 45* angle. http://www.ritebrew.com/product-p/843654.htm

Nice Build! I can't wait to finish mine.

I'm in the middle of a keezer build right now so, I get it. Good Luck!

Just wondering, are you removing the tower and plugging the hole or leaving it?

If your unit is getting to freezing temps, hooking up an inkbird will work fine.

+10 Roasty Red Ale +10 Black IPA =2339

I wouldn't worry about it. Its in a kettle and I assume the kettle is for boiling. This means the boil/steam should eliminate everything you're concerned about.

Hey @TxBrew pic of my brew setup while mashing my first lager.

I would say that 162 seems really high for mash temp. Most of my mash temps are between 148 - 156. Stouts typically have a higher temp mash. This might explain some of the "malty mess" you described. I would opt for a lower mash temp with something like an IPA. I would try one of the tried and...

When I first started brewing I had a consistent cidery and green apple off flavor in all of my beers. Acetaldehyde was what I concluded it was through the use of this link http://howtobrew.com/book/section-4/is-my-beer-ruined/common-off-flavors. After I pin pointed the off flavor, which it...

So, I live in East Lansing and have successfully brewed with regular tap water; I brew all grain and have had good results. If you want, I could possibly help you pin point your off flavors. I am always willing to help a fellow homebrewer; if you would like another opinion let me know.

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