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I am brewing my first batch using a Tilt Hydrometer. About 3rd brew totally closed process with my All Rounder; first few I "eyed" the fermentation process and timeline but got the Tilt to have a clear idea when fermentation was over. See picture - the temperature is matching what my Inkbird...

Very old post but I just saw now (Hops Direct) - no longer has Amarillo but I just bought 3 pounds of Citra (also or still $13.50). Not thrilled about 5 day USPS - but I am looking forward to the shipment. An outstanding price if these are as I am anticipating - if not only $50 total with shipping.

Drunk Dog #7 - I think I really nailed this one (tweak #7 on my NEIPA). I just kegged this morning and the picture is from a pint directly from my All Rounder that did not make it to the keg. Totally closed process - All Rounder with the Hop Bong setup. Fermented with minimal pressure (1-2 PSI)...

Thanks - that is the core of what I wanted to know - much appreciated!

Thanks. They are 100W (I purchased 2 and was going to start with a single lamp and maybe move towards 2 so heat can throw at 2 sides). While possible the inkbird would fail that was not my concern. CO2 will build up and it tends to "sit" in the freezer (found out the first time I bent down into...

So I bought 2 ceramic heat lamps to use in the chest freezer where I ferment my All Rounder. Since the freezer is closed and I'm using a Spunding Valve to ferment on low pressure a lot of CO2 vents into the freezer. There is a warning to use the ceramic lamps in a well-ventilated area to avoid a...

And BTW - the other fix I'm using now is to put on my Spunding valve (Keg Land) set to max pressure (35 PSI - more than I have in the keg). It ties up the spunding valve but buys me some time.

Thanks - I am aware an in the original post I mentioned that I put keg lube on both the inside ring as well as the end of the poppet. Glad to hear that the "fix" I tried should be 100% leak free. It is a small leak as I need to hold against my ear to hear it - but both gas QD's I tried have the...

Yes - and I did try the "reset" as well as replacement popits (universal and specific 3-prong). I'm not sure a QD itself should be 100% leak proof if used to cap the post leak like I have tried. I think in addition to CM Becker QD's that were suggested I'll need to consider new Keg Posts (and...

Thanks for the recommendation. I believe I did replace the Post O-ring (99% sure I did so). For the Posts they leak at the poppit - and if I try to use a sealed gas line (QD on each end" to "Cap the leak" I can hear a slight gas leak at the far end of the line (the one not on a post). Nothing...

Thanks for the input. I did originally buy universal to replace the originals but like you found these did not fit (too long) and ordered the 3-prong version at almost $7 each! If I understand the question - the post are leaking slightly (Starsan test) so I thought I could fix by putting a line...

I've noticed my latest keg slowly loses pressure overnight although I can't see the leak using starsan looking for bubbles. I just finished my very first fully closed fermentation (All Rounder, Hop Bong, full keg of Starsan purged, gravity transfer with a spot of pressure to start (Liquid out to...

For what it's worth - the only online vendor I've found that offers a Double Crush is Atlantic Brew Supply (Welcome to Atlantic Brew Supply - Your friendly neighBREWhood store!). As I too do BIAB I wanted as fine a crush as possible so I have been buying my grains there specifically for the...

Thanks - and hope I don't experience the same continues issues with my All Rounder (100% I found that the main cap needs to be tightened quite well as well as posts). I do (did - only 1 batch so far) pressure check before things get going to be sure. I plan on starting with no or little...

Thanks all for the input on both aspects. I did try the magnet approach but found it difficult to get the bag to hang high enough with a good deal of hops and a bag that allows expansion. Agree this is a common approach and many have used it with success (I also wanted to avoid the hops exposed...

PS - I've looked again and found I only need the upgrade kit for the Hop Bong @ $149.99 - so I went ahead and made that investment - hope it works as well as all the reviews.

I'm about to use my All Rounder for the first time and have a question about using the Spunding Valve fully open as my blow off. Brewing an NEIPA and I've seen that pressure fermentation is not recommended for NEIPA. If I "test" my spunding valve by blowing into the ends I confirm that it is...

as recommended in this thread I purchased the bulkhead and ball lock connection from Brew Hardware. I just received and installed in my mini fridge kegarator and I am very happy with the solution. I thought of the cheaper plastic quick connects but figured they would not last if disconnecting...

Thanks All for the advise! Did the transfer today - followed to general guidelines (equal pressure in Fermenter and Keg - then drop keg slightly using spunding valve.). At first thought the dip tube filter was the issue (sitting on side of fermenter in Krausen line). After a bit of trying...

Seems 2 choices -- watch the line or if i can be gentle the yeast/trub cake may hold if I can be gently lifting. Neither is perferct ... will need to decide in the next day or so after crashing is done.