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Should I also treat my sparge water with gypsum if using distilled or RO water?

I just brewed the AHS Whiskey Stout and I used a cup of Bourbon added to the secondary with oak chips for the 5 gallon batch. It is plenty for my taste.

Just pulled a hydrometer sample to check gravity in the primary. The gravity is 1.024. According to beersmith, the estimated final gravity was 1.024. As for the taste, it was great. Probably the best hydrometer sample I can remember. Makes me not want to barrel treat it as it is already so...

Thank you so much for the help. One more question. Did you put the sensor directly in the brandy or use a thermal well

I have at least roughed in my install and see some initial issues and would appreciate any suggestions. My initial plans didn't call for a heater since my unit will be in the unfinished part of my basement, I don't have to worry about extreme temperatures. One of the relays turns on the...

I am progressing along nicely thanks to all of drkwoods hard work. One more question and I think I will have it. How did you verify there are no coils located where you drilled for your keg shelving. The cold coils are in the freezer and I believe the return is underneath but am not 100% sure...

What size sheet metal did you use to line the inside of the doors. I was hoping to stay away from sheet metal but looks like it is my only option. Where did you find the sheet metal

drkwoods, thanks for posting and answering my questions. It has made my project progress alot quicker. I was able to wire up the controller and get everything working. I am trying to get the shelving off the inside of the doors. I was guessing that there would be screws hidden behind the...

I am just digging into a Side by Side Fridge. I bought a Whirlpool ED25DQ on Craigslist and the wiring looks very similar to yours. I have a few questions. 1. Did your Fridge have damper where it appears that your transfer fan is located. My unit does that controls the freezer temp via a...

Just brewed on 10/14. Adjusted to my equipment and got an OG of 1.094. Plan to leave it in the Primary for a month and transfer to a 5 gallon Bourbon Barrel for a few months. I will post the results when it is time to drink.