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Had the Robobrew v3, didn't like it at all... big headache. Sold it. I've never used the Mash & Boil but I'd probably go with the Mash & Boil with the pump. It's double walled so better insulated than the Robobrew, 100w more power to the elements, no annoying center overflow pipe, and from the...

I'm in NYC too :) As to your question, slaked lime (can be ordered on Amazon). It will add bicarbonate and will also raise the mash pH which would likely come in low with our water. Rev.

I take a sample that is enough to read without being wasteful. It goes into a narrower than average glass and into the very back of my freezer. Cools down to at least 85F in about 10-15 minutes. As mentioned there are ways to speed that up and having the glass in the freezer ahead of time helps...

I bought this one and have used it the past 6 or so beers and really like it a lot. Comes as a kit with some starter solutions. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENFOIQE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Rev.

Maybe I'm wrong here... but wouldn't tiled floors be dangerously slippery in a brewery? (even a home one?) Sorry I can't offer more help here, I've never done this sort of work but when I saw tiles "slippery and dangerous" is what I immediately thought. Rev.

Agreed, with that water and brewing with extract you don't need to do anything to the water. Your levels are quite low so just go make beer and don't worry about it. Rev.

What yeast did you use btw? Rev.

My fermentation chambers won't get the beer any colder than 42.3F. I'm going to use Gelatin for the first time to clarify the beer. Most writeups I read about using Gelatin reference bringing the beer down a bit colder. 42F should work fine no? Rev.

My Imperial Spicy Pumpkin Stout came in at pH 5.05. pH reading is always taken at 30 min and cooled to at least 85F No, I don't mineralize on the high side - usually between 0 - 0.5gr/gallon on average (gypsum, calcium chloride, baking soda) depending on beer style of course. I double batch...

Just remember the lag phase is normal. It's the first stage where yeast start reproducing. Rev.

I've personally found Bru'n water to be much more accurate than my previously used Brewer's Friend, especially when it comes to dark beers, and the darker the more accurate Bru'n water is over the others. I know because I've tested with my pH meter. Do you have a pH meter? Is your water report...

I did my first lager two weeks ago, used Saflager W34/70 and fermented at 55. Took maybe 24 hours or less before it started bubbling then ramped to very frequently, just like an ale fermentation. Stayed very active for a few days then slowed, just like an ale fermentation. I've read that other...

Yes, Taprite's typically come with a rubber washer that connects to the CO2 tank. To replace it you use an allen key to unscrew the center piece then remove the washer and replace it. I don't know what your rubber washer looks like but that's what I was thinking perhaps it might be, a...

Just a personal opinion here, since I've used coconut many times, I would recommend skipping putting any in the boil and simply put it all in a fine mesh bag in the fermenter for the last week. I use a large crystal ball to weigh it down since the coconut is buoyant and will rise above the...

I removed the tube for my Pilsner and kept it in for my Amber that I brewed one week later. I'll report back after I keg the pilsner in two weeks :) . I'm thinking you're making a very good point. Rev.

Did you add the mix at start of fermentation? Cause typically with simple sugars it's better practice to boil them separately and add once primary fermentation is done to avoid the yeast going after the simple chain molecule sugars first which can lead to stalled fermentations. Rev.

Maybe the black rubber washer is the one where the regulator connects to the CO2 tank to create a seal? Not sure if they'd include that on a rebuild kit but maybe. Rev.

Sweet, thanks so much everyone for the replies! I have heard great things about this yeast and definitely intend to keep using it. Next time I am going to use just one pack and adjust the recipe to lower the starting gravity a little so I hit my desired abv correctly. Thanks again! Rev.

Hmm, I wasn't putting faith in Beersmith like it has to be correct all the time. And I know it's simply using the data provided by yeast manufacturers. I just wanted to know if this is normal for this yeast or perhaps because I used two packs. I think next round I'll try just using one pack. As...

Yep, OG was 1.050. Does seem a bit high attenuation. Hydrometer sampled tasted great and smelled great. Just like a German Pilsner. Rev.