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Added re-circulation for vorlauf on my 10gal cooler. Havent seen anything like it so it was a challenge. Havent used it yet to test how well it works but there are no leaks! :} Apparently, all Im really short is an external heat element to turn it into a RIMS but for now this will work Cheers ~

back to the original question - whats the max temp on this plastic auto siphon tube? Ive used a piece of one as a sight glass for my recirculation build on my cooler tun and thought it was a swell idea. Its a short piece so I didnt think it would cause any problems but yea thinking now, brewing...

@centex99: Dishwasher should be fine. I always use starsan. Once dipped for a few minutes, drained (not rinsed!) and sealed, they should stay sanitary inside. If you can store them upsidedown even better. If you are concerned with contaminants penetrating the non-removable rubber seal, you can...

A-ha! I saw in another thread pertaining to washing yeast that sometimes can take up to 48 hours or more for older yeasts to take off. They are showing signs of life but was more concerned about dead cells. Maybe they were all just in a deeeeeeeeepp sleep. :) TxT

I have a tube of White labs British ale yeast that had gone a few weeks past " best if used before" date. I made a starter with it. When I opened the tube, it fizzed like crazy indicating they fermented inside the tube. I used them anyway. 24 hours later in the starter they are showing only the...

I think that may be exactly it. I drilled directly above the skirt in order to be sure the valve was close to the bottom as possible to get all the wort. May have been my downfall..... TxT

I recently converted a sanke to keggle and installed a weldless 3-piece valve. I drilled the 1/2" hole perfectly with a darned expensive step bit and after installing I cant stop it from leaking. I installed per included instructions and even used pipe thread. I fiddled with it for over two...

Sounds interesting, z987k, but how can a stout be green? Flavor sounds really interesting, but I would also like it to be green. Thanks, TxT

Thats my typical time on a primary. At any rate, since I made a starter with my yeast and had a very vigorous fermentation (almost blow off!), I checked my gravity towards the end of the week and hit the expected FG and figured it was time. Besides, I needed that container it was in to make...

Anyone got a good idea for an Irish green ale? I'm not talking just add green food color to a beer. Something that has a great taste to go along with that green-ness. I thought about throwing a touch of mint flavoring. Something unique.... Thanks, TxT

I made this recipe again due to a popular demand. Its a damn nice recipe. This second batch hasn't turned out the same as the last batch. Since I didn't log, I don't recall the yeast I used the first time. This time around I used a saison II. Also, a different brand of apple juice. Like many of...

Anyone use those Flensburger flip-top bottles for bottling? I use the heck out of them. They are 12oz and seal great!. At $1.48 per bottle (pre-filled with great German beer) I have amassed quite a collection. My question is, the grommets, they are sealed to the flip top and almost impossible to...

I must say I am impressed with the outcome of this recipe. I have had a few people ask if I actually made it or if it was store bought as it was the best homebrew they ever tasted. the watermelon in mine is ever so slight. In fact, it leaves you thinking "what is that taste?" in your mind after...

Well, just as my brew was about ready to be bottled, my AC in the house failed. Since I couldnt keep the temp stable, I decided to throw the carboy in the fridge and wait for the AC to be repaired. I bottled today. Let me tell ya, a week in the fridge at 35'F cleared the heck outta this one. It...

Will do at room temp but I just cant get the ideal temp for room temp fermentation - I get around 75-78. I cant get it any cooler. The FG before watermelon was 1.010 and same after. I added three cups juice. Guess we will see in a week how it went. Thanks- TxT

I got a recipe kit for an imperial oktoberfest but Ive never lagered a beer before. I just acquired a spare fridge but its old. Ive managed to get the temp to hover around 45 at the lowest but Im still playing with it. When I got my kit, I told the guy I may end up doing this at room temp...

Im preparing to put this baby in the secondary with the watermelon juice. Would it hurt to fridge it while in the secondary? I dont want to put the yeasties to sleep. I used an American hefe yeast so they may not be too partial to cold temps? I'm only doing it for clarity but I know this is a...

I used torrified wheat when I made Graff's apple cider. GOt a darn nice head on it. I figured would help some with this one as I saw some people on this post concerned about head retention. Wheat beer - torrified wheat, I fugured why not..... TxT

Just finished brewing this recipe. I modified a bit in order to get rid of some ageing ingredients. In addition to the standard recipe provided, I added 1 lb crystal 40L and about 3oz torrified wheat (for better head retention). I did .5oz perle @ 60, .5 perle @ 30 along with 1lb honey, then...

Im bottling the 5gal batch - how much priming sugar would be necessary? The standard 4.5oz priming sugar as per a 5 gal batch of beer? Thanks, TxT Edit: OK, I went ahead and bottled with 4.5oz priming sugars. Hope I dont make bottle bombs. I know I aged in the 2ndary a bit long & I...