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Thanks CascadesBrewer for those ideas. The Chino Cannon idea might work best here as the instructions for Hopzoil says to mix it well with 8 to 12 ounces of beer and to transfer that solution to the keg. I just need to figure out a way to do this with sanke kegs, sanke couplers and duotight...

I am struggling with figuring out how best to use Hopzoil products when doing a closed transfer from fermentor to keg. Any suggestions or thoughts on how best to accomplish this? The best process I can think of is to: 1. do a closed transfer 2. then open the keg to add the Hopzoil product 3...

@tolip_ck1 How did you connect the brass disconnect assembly to the bottom of the Sanke spear? It looks like there is a brass adapter on the disconnect and maybe a black rubber gasket? Could you post a closer picture of that or better yet a picture of the parts? Thanks.

Switch from corny to sanke kegs, they are less likely to clog. I realize it is expensive to switch, thus it’s better to just start with sankes.

I think the best advice for bottling these styles is to store them cold, after bottle conditioning, and most importantly drink them quickly. These styles are meant to be consumed quickly. We are talking about beer, not wine; are we not! Embrace the short cycle time. Otherwise brew & bottle...

I have used regular champagne bottles, reusing their plastic corks and wire cages. Real corks or artificial corks can’t be reused as they swell when removed. Many restaurants, look for one that does champagne brunch, will give you empty champagne bottles as there is no CRV for them. Just be sure...

Stan’s numbers seem way high to me, but what do I know. I am just a retired electrical engineer who brews for a hobby. Ok maybe it’s a compulsion. Engineers can be that way. 1 million cells/ml/P probably wont hurt any and likely needed if the OG is >= 1.070. Yeast has gotten expensive compared...

The BYO article uses pitch rates very close to 0.75 million cells/ml/P in the Yeast Starter table. This was published in 2007. The learn.kegerator article suggests a pitch rate between 0.75 and 1.0 million cells/ml/P and was published in 2017. I enjoyed reading both articles. Thanks...

My understanding is that ales should typically use a pitch rate of 0.75 million cells/ml/P, lagers 1.5 million cells/ml/P. This is why I referred to your 1.25 million cells/ml/P as a high pitch rate. I am surprised that Brewfather or any other brewing software would recommend such a pitch rate...

@jackbflyin - I am pretty sure your clarity issue is the choice of yeast choice, WLP570. White Labs has WLP570 categorized as a low flocculating yeast. Last year, I made two batches, a Belgian Blonde then a Belgian Golden Strong and both never cleared. Well, the last pint out of each keg was...

I use a steam mop for cleaning floors. It works very well without a cleaning agent. I am sure it would do well on beer spills.

What is that black thing on top of the lid? It looks like plastic. What is it used for and what does it do?

Clint - When shopping for a gas manifold with male flare fittings on the ball valves, but sure it includes a check valve with each ball valve. The one camonick linked to says it has a check valves. I have found that some manifolds don't say if they include check valves or not. So I assume they...

As SanPancho mentioned there are several threads on how to convert a side-by-side to a kegerator/fermentation chamber. In short, the implementation of the conversion depends on the design of the side-by-side you are converting. What I have found is that most mid-range priced side-by-sides...

As you are standing in the kitchen, facing the door to the garage, can you locate the beer faucets/taps to the right of the garage door? Then locate a fridge/freezer directly on the opposite side of the wall, in the garage. If you are thinking about serving and fermenting in the same fridge...

@sibelman - You might want to consider San Diego Super yeast (WLP090) for a high gravity American barley wine. It is a neutral yeast with an alcohol tolerance speced up to 15%.

Hopzoil - Saaz Hopzoil - Citrone Hopzoil - El Dorado Hopzoil Hazy - Montage Hopzoil - Ahhroma

Looks like a great products. Hopzoil - Saaz Hopzoil - Citrone Hopzoil - El Dorado Hopzoil Hazy - Montage Hopzoil - Ahhroma

What yeast do you plan to use? The curious want to know.

I would boil the bag before use to disinfect and help remove any cleaning chemicals that might remain on the bag after cleaning.