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The blowoff tube and extra accessories were cheap so I just added them to the BMB. I am a little concerned with my stove since it's a electric stovetop (it's a newer LG one) but I don't think I have anything to worry about until I start brewing larger batches / all grain. Other than that, I'm...

It seems like that's going to up the cost slightly since the BMB has it's own accessories. Looks like I would need the lid, fermometer, airlock, blowoff assembly, and bung (I didn't see this as an option). I think all that is $15 (so not a big increase) if I added everything properly. I also...

That is crazy! I have seen a bunch of stories about this and I don't think I'm going to take the chance of going with glass. I have my first kid on the way and all I can think of are horror stories. Plastic it is! Thanks for the advice. Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm doing right now...

Okay, it seems like everyone's recommending the hydrometer over the refractometer. Should I go with something like this: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/brewing/brewing-equipment/brewery-essentials/brewery-essentials-gravity-testing-assembly.html I do plan on starting with...

I was going back and forth between the glass carboys vs plastic carboys and decided to go with the glass because I would probably have more longevity with it. Unless it breaks of course. But one little scratch in a plastic bottle can harbor bacteria and I didn't really want to get into that...

Hello fellow home brewers! This is my first post here and from the looks of it, this is a very supportive community. A friend suggested I check out this forum so here I am. I decided to get into home brewing about 2-3 ago and I've been doing some research before making my final purchase. I...