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Looks like you have gotten a lot of great feedback. So the following is in addition to rather than in replace of.... I would check into your strain of yeast. It appears that 3056 (which is a mix of neutral ale yeast and a true weizen yeast) is known for little flavor and lack of...

Treating water is somewhat complicated and often yields mixed results or is unnecessary. Many do it very well, others don't understand it well. I recommend that you continue to brew all grain, refer to the post below, and read John Palmer's book regarding water treatment or other sources (He...

I would not recommend adjusting water (other than filtering to remove chlorine) until you have fully researched it. I would also not recommend using RO water without adding at least some Calcium back to the mash. From what I understand, most CA water is very suitable for brewing as is. This...

I would search for a Moose Drool recipe and use that as a guideline. I know of one accurate clone recipe that is in the public domain which was the result of a brewer interview. It should be pretty easy to find with a quick search.

Thanks for all the info! Looks like a stainless or copper HEX in my future.

I am planning to build a new structure and include a RIMS system. I have seen the various plans for a RIMS heat exchanger built from either stainless or copper pipe. Has anyone considered using cPVC? Cost would be greatly reduced and heat loss would be less. I have found temperature ratings...