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Well, here it is. Got a perfect fizz to it but don't think it's perfect yet. Still young and not quite as sweet as I intended, but drinkable

Well, seems like the jury rules, this is indeed a new cylinder as it only has one date stamp from May and has a machined body typical of a new tank. Thanks for helping a noob!

Think I just answered my own question that cylinder isn't new, but has been tested making it new in may of 2013.

Great, just strange how the cylinder looks like it was machined on the body of the cylinder to make it "look" new. Or does new mean that it has been recertified with newer date and the cylinder isn't actually new. Sorry for the questions, never bought a co2 before.

Fermenting went great and ended up with 6.5% FG. Back sweetened with lactose in which I also just tossed in, instead of boiling and what a nightmare trying to mix. Most just stuck at the bottom. Added 2oz of blackberry flavoring and sugar for priming and will taste this weekend. Can't wait as...

Good eyes! It says 05A13, so does that mean May 2013? What does the A mean?

I get that if it was listed as used or reconditioned. This was listed as brand new though on eBay. I am certainly going to give them a positive rating and 5 stars across the board. Just curious how it is listed as new as it looks like reconditioned.

Anyone buy a "new" CO2 cylinder from beverage elements? I could care less how it looks quite frankly, but looks like a used cylinder just resurfaced. See pic

Well, I am simplifying my project and going with an older 4.4 cu ft dorm fridge. It's ugly brown and with some modification, should fit two ball locks. I know this isn't as interesting as my Keezer coil transformation but all I want is cold keg beer that is simple and functional. Just bent...

Who the f... cares. The man is trying to sell off what he "doesn't need", moving on....

Update: I have done more research on these coil builds and it appears that most brewers run into condensation issues which leads to mildew, mold etc. They also don't circulate air well and I don't like the possibility of uneven temp top and bottom. It was a good thought but this freezer will...

I think the trick is to cut away the shelves from the cooling coils with some heavy duty wire or bolt cutters in order to work with the coils and bend to the rear of the freezer. Here's a close up pic. Shouldn't be too difficult to do, being careful not to snip the coils. I'm not gonna lie to...

Another Craigslist win!!! Found this 10 cubic foot upright freezer only a half hour away for $40. The one on the right. Here's the cool part about it. Does this weird self sealing thing. Look real close at the magnetic molding thingy and compressor turning on in video. I'm sure some of you...

Just finished using OP's recipe, but through in 4lbs of frozen fruit blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and a 64 oz raspberry pomegranate concentrate. Instead of the raz flavoring, bought blackberry before bottling. One question I have as I am new to Cider and brew making in general, do you have...

Agree to all statements. I think the individual who wrote my Fat-Tire Ale "first ever brew" was hammered! Not going to name the company but I had to read it over numerous times as It was not clearly written. I was sure my brew was ruined when I neglected to add the malt extract and had to...

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Just bottled up some #9 myself which is my second brew ever. Kit came from my local shop DIY Brewing. Tasted after OG was calculated which I screwed up by the way not mixing water in and taking a sample from the top. Was only 1.038 lol! Tasted very bland and watery of course. Decided to do a...

Maybe that's why my Fat Tyre got you drunk off of one 22oz. Jk, good to know though, a happy medium.

I'm laughing at myself now but heck, I had no clue. I just poored the whole wort right into the bucket and even scraped the excess poop with it. Maybe a strainer next time of sorts.