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The seller--the poor guy is in the hospital. Something serious, I believe, so I don't want to bother him until he is well again. He did offer to guide me later. Thank you for replying.

Folks, I am a noob to all-grain. I have a 14.5 gallon fermenter with which to make 13+ gallons of beer. My problem is, I am working in a cold garage in Oregon (current temp is 46 degrees--too cold for ale.) My wife is happy I am out of her kitchen! Here are my questions: 1. Best ways to heat...

You are not incorrect about this. He kind of sold me on the idea that I was getting a turn-key "nano brewery, ready to go. I can't give up yet! And I can't afford the systems you mention, but if this goes south, I am sure I can get my money back selling each of my components separately. I am...

I'm still looking for a group like that! But there has to be. I appreciate my new friends here. I'm getting closer to knowing what I am doing.

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I gotta give this thing a shot! But it is nice to know an experienced brewer like you can also do your thing with a do-over setup that works best for you. ...I'm giving this all-grain system my best shot. What's the worst that can happen? Thank you again. Glad...

It will make 10-gallon batches. I bought the grain at the local home brew supply and I put it through the crusher there. The guy was not helpful to me otherwise... but I didn't want to leave empty handed. It seems I am headed toward a pale ale of sorts, but Smash sounds cool... um, what is a Smash?

Thank you so much for all of this amazing info. I'll get there... it may take a while... but I will! I'll keep the group informed! AND YES re propane and the ventilation--I appreciate your reminder--never hurts to put safety first!

Hope my questions help you too! Let's GOOOOOO!!!!

If I understand what you mean--is that to cool the wort, or to heat to strike temp? Anyway, I am pretty sure, yes, I have that included somewhere.... still laying out my inventory... thank you for replying!

I cannot thank you enough. This is EXACTLY what I needed to get my brain back into my head. I am working to organize and figure the hoses, clamps, attachments... and I will run a water batch and an extra one to clean all before I even think about brewing. You really went above and beyond to...

THAAAAANK YOUUUUUU! This is exactly what I needed to get my sanity back... Thank you!!!

Noted! Thank you.

Good thought--Poor guy is in the hospital with something serious... I only just met him while buying his system... but yes, I know he would help me to understand it all... but it might be a long time until he is up for it. I don't want to bother him.

Thank you so much. Great advice.

I like it! I'm going to lay it out piece by piece... and will post better pics. I must sound like a disorganized bozo--I'm actually very good about simplifying, eliminating chance, being organized, keeping records, and definitely good at cleaning-- but just losing it trying to get to first...

I appreciate the reply. I am a decent 5-gallon brewer. This is totally different. I like your suggestion to find a local friend with more experience, but, respectfully, that's kinda why I am posting here... Also, just venting my frustrations. Thank you for trying to help me...I'll grt there somehow.

Thanks for the book title also. I'll check it out.

Thank you for the quick reply. I posted pics a few minutes ago... it's a mess! I actually need a lot of help just setting up the vessels. In my garage, I suppose... and I can fire propane in there... but then, doesn't the fermenter need to be somewhere temp controlled? My garage is fairly cold...

Thank you for the reply. I'm certainly not chasing perfection, although I respect that. Just trying to make some beers. I bought 25 lbs of a basic grain: 2-Row Pale Malt ("neutral, clean") by Rahr Malting Co. And I bought some cascade hops pellets. I don't even have yeast yet... but if I am on...