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I’m curious to see what functionality is lost if using this thermometer as a stand-alone (not connected to phone) unit. From what few app reviews I’ve read, the Inkbird app appears to be like many other IoT apps—demands more personal user info than necessary.

I’ve used this one for years with no issues: Chemical Guys Acc_130 Professional Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Bottle and Sprayer, 32 oz https://a.co/d/2omBSLP

Made a new recipe yesterday—5 gal BIAB SMaSH Blonde Ale. First time trying a SMaSH and first time using brewing salts. Using a repurposed wine fridge for temp control (we’re in the low 90s during the day in my part of CA). If I can find a good place to keep them cool during fermentation, I...

Peach cider (made for Mother’s Day Brunch). The dog (my brewing assistant) isn’t interested in the beverage— he’s really staring at the plate of bacon just off camera.

I’ve got a four-way Duotight in-line regulator distributor in my three tap keezer. I keep my primary at 30psi, and usually have 2-3 lines set for carbing or serving. The fourth line is extra long and usually kept coiled and tucked off to the side. It can reach outside the keezer for purging...

I’ve been making one gallon batches of cider over the past year. I primarily use the gallon size to avoid expensive mistakes—after 16 batches, I’m still experimenting and learning. I use glass jars or jugs for fermentation, and I try to rack to secondary at about 3-4 weeks (after verifying...

Looking forward to trying this one out. Thanks, Rish. Quick question—you’re recipe says to boil 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 3.8 oz table sugar for 15 min. Am I Reading it correctly? I haven’t tried yet, but it seems like 1/2 tsp lemon juice wouldn’t be enough liquid to dissolve the sugar. Do...

For those without an overhead attachment point, Trent Musho’s technique of resting the bag on a baking rack to drain might work. In my case, my bag ended up spreading too wide and draining some content outside of the kettle. I was able to find some 15” diameter Chinese colanders on Amazon for...

Check Etsy for tap handles. I recently ordered three tap handles from WoodChuckFlood. 1.5”-square cross section, 8” long. Was able to choose a finish that matched the one I had applied to my keezer collar. I’ve got a chalk marker I use for labeling glass carboys, and it works great on the...

I’ve used SafAle SA-04, EC-1118, and SafCider. EC-1118 has been my best so far, but I’ve changed too many things each batch to definitely say it was due to the yeast. I’m used to using an entire packet of yeast for a 5 gal/39L batch of ale. I’ve been using half a packet for the 1 gal batches...

Just this year I started experimenting with cider. I’ve been making 1 gallon batches using only store bought apple juice, sugar, and yeast. I’m still experimenting on finding a good “base” cider recipe so I haven’t tried adding any extra flavoring agents (fruits, spices, etc). I’ve found that...

I think Duotight upgraded to a newer plastic, specifically to address this issue.

Nice! Never flown a Vans of any variant, but I’ve heard great things. My only LSA experience is with an Evektor Sportstar. Not IFR equipped, unfortunately…

Excellent in-depth explanation—thanks. Not to stray too far off topic: what type of plane is in your profile pic?

Roughly speaking, a refractometer is meant to measure the sugar content in water. When used to measure that content in a water/alcohol mixture, the SG reading will be incorrect. Depending on your use of the refractometer and your desired precision, it’s possible to use the refractometer...

I didn’t know any better any got a cheap aquarium pump to push ice water from a cooler through my copper immersion chiller and back to the cooler. I haven’t had any problems cooling my wort. 5 gal batches max, takes about 10-15 minutes (est). Pump is rated 25W, 1500L/h, max head lift 2m...