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I experienced a temporary I think slightly reforming from using too hot water in it one time. No lasting effects and I definately avoid anything close to that now. I have never done anything with real colder temps than 48F in it. I have had 2L pet bottles crush though empty after washing in hot...

Never thought of that. Might have to file that one away in my future reference drawer in case I ever want to bottle differently than I do now from the bottom spigot. I can't fathom ever worrying about blow off with 5 gallon batches in this 30L unit but I could be wrong.

I don't see any issues here. Just use the included stopper with a different bubbler assuming the hole is the correct size or get a shorter one the correct diameter size either pre drilled or solid and drill the hole. I am not sure what number size this one is. I haven't used an S-bubbler in...

I measure about 33" around the center (slightly bulged area) of the 30L. Around the handles is actually about an inch less about 32". I took those measurements with a small metal measuring tape so not quite what you would get with a piece of string but it should give you a fairly close idea.

I have 2 of the 30L's. My concern and maybe this is unfounded is that by opening the top you would be releasing the residual CO2 built up in the headspace. I am under the understanding from previous reading elsewhere that this layer of CO2 provides some measure of protection against nasties? And...

I have 2 of the 30L Speidels which I have used for about 2 years now. I absolutely love them. A 5 gallon batch rises slightly above the half way point on the vessel and provides plenty of head room for vigorous fermentations. I have seen no indications of a problem with lots of xtra head space...

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Finished Product. Could use a foamy'er head but I should be able to fix that down the road in the next batch. If not soon then fall 2014. Cheers

Maybe you should have notified the Fire Dept before you shoved off......LOL :rolleyes:

UPDATE: Pumpkin Ale Well here it is post Halloween and only a few days prior to Turkey Day. According to the 6 week schedule I entered on my calendar brew schedule the pumpkin ale should be ready for consumption. I have to fess up I sipped my gravity sample at 2 week bottling and as usual it...

Well it is a done deal. I decided to go with placing it in the boil using a boil in the bag. I had baked and pureed 2 small pumpkins and 2 butternut squash. I mixed these together and placed into a boil bag and into the boil about half way on a 60 minute boil. Worked good. What was left in the...

Great reply and exactly what I was looking for. Your winners back up what you say. Thanks, I'm ready to brew.

It must be that time of year once again. Big interest in pumpkin beer. Me too :) I am about ready to take the plunge using fresh pumpkin, fresh squash. I have cooked and scooped and pureed the pulp and have it sitting in the fridge. Trying to figure out the best way to use in an all...

I don't remember exactly where I read it but somewhere they said that the pumpkin gives minimal boost in the form of fermentables to the Pumpkin Ale. My guess is that it acts more like steeping grains........flavor and color but not much in the form of alcohol potential fermentables. And many...

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I do all grain. My normal rock bottom cost for a 5 gallon batch not inc propane has been running me under $20. The largest portion of the cost is the malt which has been going up quite a bit and if you don't live close to the distributor, plus the cost to ship or pickup. My last sack of 2 row...

Reminded me of a Pecan beer that I had down south a couple of summers back.......http://lazymagnolia.com/ourbeer.php Original Gravity 13.5 Final Gravity 5.2 Bittering Units 19 Lovibond Scale 15 Alcohol by Volume 4.39% Grains Maris Otter, caramel malt, wheat, roasted pecans Hops Domestic...

I do appreciate the cooler summer temps of Michigan vs the south. Along with cool basement. Also our good clean water. Nice and cool pumped rite out of the ground. But then again there is always winter. Good luck with all that heat.....

I have brewed many batches on the electric stove top. Old metal elements, not the modern flush top style. Cleanup of the stove top is a pain with or without boil over. That said it does work fine for me and I use it during the winter occasionally if outside conditions are not condusive to...