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Hmm, I'm going to try again with a bigger pot, and inquire some help from my dad. If its a work of art I'll post pictures, if it cools my wort I'll be satisfied. I believe I used the same wire, but I chose 3/8 inch for my surface area. That should've made mine even more sturdy though...

OK. So I got antsy and did the build tonight. How can I say this, I'm not satisfied. Its just not as pretty as yours? How did you get the copper to be so tight around the pan, its like perfect. I'm going to keep working with it, but do you have any tips for getting the coil tighter? and is...

What do you guys think, do you think it would be better to run the exit tube through the inside of the chiller instead of on the outside like in this build? I'm sure it doesn't matter, just seeing what the general consensus is. I feel like going through the internal the chiller could be closer...

Bought the supplies for this build last night. Going to put it together tomorrow, I'll try to incorporate everyone's comments. pics on Saturday

Thanks a lot for your continued help. Seriously. I'm supposed to be continually shaking the jar right? By continually, I mean like every hour or so when I'm around.

Do you guys think this schedule is alright? Today's Thursday, put jar in fridge on Saturday night (3 full days), remove on Sunday, decant, make new 1L starter, leave on counter for 5 days, decant, make new 2 L starter, cold crash/store?

I actually used a spaghetti jar (My halfpint jars were too small) I washed with oxyclean and boiled for 20 minutes, but it still smelled SLIGHTLY like spaghetti. I'm assuming this is just like the beer smell on buckets, and won't be a problem. Ambient temperature is 68-70 in my house, and...

Awesome guys! You answered most of my main questions. Mostly, do I ferment on the counter (yes at first to ferment, then cold crash to separate)? Also, regarding the Oxyclean, I was using that as my first clean (followed a Youtube video), then I boiled the jars and equipment (which acted...

So my goal is to make a Bell's HopSlam clone, and in order to do that (and graduate in one sector of homebrewing), I want to harvest the Bell's strain of yeast from their Oberon Beer. I've seen in numerous places that this is the strain used for all of their ales. Basically, I'm just documenting...

Awesome, thanks. I rarely look anywhere but here, assuming I'm such a beginner that all my questions go here.

So my goal is to make a Bell's HopSlam clone, and in order to do that (and graduate in one sector of homebrewing), I want to harvest the Bell's strain of yeast from their Oberon Beer. I've seen in numerous places that this is the strain used for all of their ales. Basically, I'm just...

The pot with sugar method worked for me when I started. Its a small batch.

++++1 COULD NOT AGREE MORE. Further, this was also the first kit I bought. As others have said, ensure you let the primary sit long enough. I think I bottled according to the directions (after a week?) and all of my bottles would gush foam, leaving about 2/3 of a beer. Also, I would...

Awesome responses, guys. Thanks@!

First off, I'd like to apologize, as I'm sure SOMEWHERE, there is a thread explaining this. Also, I've spent the better part of today looking at these threads. The fact is, I am clueless when it comes to electronics, and specifically these controllers. I've already purchased a chest freezer...

+1 to calling him out. Sorry for reviving old thread, haha.

+1 Looking forward to responses. I have the exact same concern/question. You just worded it much better than my recent post, haha.

Awesome advice, thanks! :mug:

Hey guys, So I've been looking for a fermentation chamber, and started to think. Do you brewer's who like to have a consistent pipeline, brewing every couple or few weeks, have multiple fermentation chambers? Or do you just fit multiple buckets in one chamber. I'm just under the impression...

Og seems low and like poster said below 1.000 is water. So something is wrong there. Might have to check your hydrometer