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I've only just brewed by second batch of beer, but as soon as I have the first batch out of the glass carboy, I'm selling it and doing primary in buckets (with their handy handles) and any batch aging in a better bottle. I had my moment of realization when I was looking at the carboy in the...

I'm actually going to be trying to cool brewing bag, too. My dog keeps trying to drink the swamp cooler, which while safe, kinda grosses me out. I do agree that it's pricey. But right now at least, I've got more money than space, which is the biggest limitation when it comes to using a fridge or...

Veterinarian. "I'm sure your very reliable Google source confirms that your dog has congenital malignant hemorrhagic encephalitis. But..."

I actually live in a townhouse, so thanks to the unit above the garage, the garage is cooler than the house. Add a swamp cooler and a lot of ice bottles, I actually managed to keep the fermenter below 72 degrees during that god awful heat wave a week ago. Sadly, in my enthusiasm, I didn't...

FWIW, it's going to be getting back up into the 80s tomorrow and Thursday.

Hello! Just joined (obviously). I'm a new transplant to the Chicagoland area, living in the northwest suburbs and working as a veterinarian out in Skokie. I'm looking to make new friends. :) Anyone in the area? I'm a new brewer. My first batch is sitting in my garage, doing its thing...