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Have a question that has been bothering me for a bit. Am doing a little "plumbing" with a conical fermenter. Want to extend bottom drain a bit and place another valve. Can't find Stainless valve around here; only brass. Everyone says to use "food grade" cement or epoxy. Questions: 1...

Hey Sam....work got in the way of getting back to the forum. What a bummer. Yes, I was quite surprised to find such a well equipped HBS in Tulsa. But it really is a greay place. They have classes and on Saturdays, if you can be there, they hand out samples!!!! They got my wife hooked on wine...

You are indeed a lucky man. I too have an understanding spouse. And hey Todd, aren't those blue bottles COOL!!! Got some myself last week and I'm trying to figure out what special beer to put in them! ___________________ Tim

I have used Homebrew Heaven and Northern Brewer. Like them both a lot. Tim

I like the bubbles too, but I didn't want to be the first to admit it!!! Like Don Ho!!! Tiny Bubbles....... Oh wait a minute, that's in wine...... I need another homebrew!! Don't worry, I think if you've got the kreusen (did I spell it right?) its fermenting and you'll be fine...

I agree with sudsmonkey. Just get started and do what feels comfortable for you. If you like it alot (as I did) then you can gradually improve your setup. Lots to learn, believe me, I learn something in one way or another everyday. Relax, and who cares what someone else thinks about your...

I personally really like Walker's idea!!! _____________________ Tim

I agree w/ others. Don't throw it out!!! Relax!!! Sooner than you think you'll be drinkin that stuff!!! In fact I think I'm going to get one of mine and drink it!!! _________________________ Tim

Welcome Billybrew. Bethany, huh? My sister lives in OKC and her husband's parents live in Bethany. My sister teaches at OU Health Sciences Center. Yeah, she got the brains! Good to see someone on here who is close. Having to see things in your mind......I need that sometimes too; must be...

Thanks Cheesefood. I may give it a try ______________ Tim

Hi Sam. I'm in Enid. Born and raised here. We've got Vance AFB here and glad to have it. When you get to Tinker, look me up, we will talk BEER!! Owasso is near the best Home Brew store in this state. It is called High Gravity and is on South Memorial just south of Woodland Hills mall. It...

Welcome back Iguana. I agree with Walker about not being sealed. Just went through this myself. A lot of folks on this forum helped with a lot of info. This place is great, isn't it!?!?!?

Welcome. I too have enjoyed this forum. I am somewhat concerned that homebrewing is illegal in Utah. Oh well, I would do it anyway because I believe that homebrew is highly superior to that you buy. Just be careful!! Do not become an example in your new state. It is hard to imagine that...

Question: Will you bottle or keg? I too saw this in BYO and found it interesting. But as I live in Oklahoma and the nearest shop is 150 miles away, it may take me a little longer to get to it. Cheesefood, what is recipe for Caramel Vanilla Cream Ale? Thanks, Tim

After only 5 batches "under my belt" (its actually going over my belt!!!) I have had folks of different opinions. First is that group that says "Hey, this is really good stuff! I can't believe you made this yourself!" Then there is the group that looks at you with that stupid grin and says...

Thanks Dr. I actually thought of the duct tape too but I am somewhat ashamed to admit that I seem to have misplaced my roll!!! Man I hope this batch turns out! Tim

UPDATE!! UPDATE!! Thought I'd let you know; the saran wrap did the trick! I wrapped it up pretty good and then put a BIG rubber band (my wife uses them for something when she does ceramics!) around it. It started bubbling through the airlock almost immediately!! Then I put it under an air...

Thanks HB. I never thought about the saran wrap deal. Very clever!!! Will get the gasket soon though. Will try to get it a little more cool. Have noticed that the ring is getting bigger. This forum and the info is simply invaluable. Thanks again. Tim

Just got a new Mini-brew conical fermenter. Had to brew a batch and test it out! Just a few questions though: 1. Fermenter is an 8 gallon plastic. I brewed a 5 gallon extract with grains. LOTS of room at the top. Is this bad? 2. Do not have the rubber gasket thing; Has been about...

I live in Enid, Oklahoma. North central part of the state. 1.5 hrs from OKC and 2 hrs from Tulsa. Enid is home to Vance Air Force Base. Very glad to have it here and very proud of the pilots we train here!!