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I'm new to all grain...basically new to homebrewing but I'm jumping straight into all grain. I have all the equipment I just need to know the finally "detail" on amounts of water to use. If someone can help out on this. Basically if you are making, say a 7.5 gallon batch, do you trying...

So once you soak them for 2 minutes take them out and rinse them.

I was wondering what the best way to clean brass is? I just bought brass pieces for my mash tun and just bought a brass wort chiller. I would like to clean them before I use them. Is PBW the best way to clean them?

Has anyone else used this thermometer? It looks like the price is right so I just want to get some more opinions before I spend the money.

Excellent, looks like I'll be picking up some Oxiclean tomorrow. I didn't want to use bleach because I didn't want any of the smell staying on the bottles. If Oxiclean works I'm going with that. Thanks for the help!

Awesome, that does seem like the one everyone is pointing to. Looks like I'll be hitting up Target tomorrow.

What is the best way to remove bottle labels? I've heard two different ways and I want to make sure they are good. Adding Bleach to water and letting them soak for two days or adding Oxy Clean to water and letter them soak for 45 minutes. Would either of these ways work? I just don't...

I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a mash tun. I have all the parts to make the mash tun I just need the cooler. I want a flat bottom (no wheels) 50 qt cooler. I looked at Walmart and the Igloo I found was $24.00. Is that a good price or can I get the same quality...

Man I cannot wait to get my kit so I can start brewing. Stupid holidays! If xmas wasn't around the corner I'd be buying the kit myself but my wife wants to buy it for me.... Good things come to those who wait I guess. Excellent job though man, I can't wait to do the same.

So if it says Mash in 45 Min and Mash out 10 Min. That would me put the first water in for 45 minutes, then after that put the second amount of water in for 10 min. THEN start draining the wort?

You said it Joe, I put my nose right in the glass and take a big sniff everytime. You can't beat that.

If I'm drinking something like Bud then I drink out of the bottle. If I'm drinking better beers then I always pour it in the bottle. I think it's almost like an art pouring the beer in the glass while it's raised to the light. Seeing the beer go in the bottle creating the head. And then...

If you can't tell I'm new to homebrewing. I'm still waiting for xmas so my very nice wife will give me my kit so I can start brewing. Anyway, I downloaded the BeerSmith trial software and was looking through the all grain ingredients. The instructions say Step Mash In - 45 Min Step...

HBRunner, I'm in the same situation and these are the two I came up with. I think total shipping for a 44 qt is going to be around $95. www.divine-mercantile.com/Bayou-Classic-44-Qt-Stainless-Steel-Stockpot_p_775.html www.alseafood.com/Bayou-Classic-44-Qt-Stainless-Steel-Stockpot-w-Lid_p_154.html

I think I found the one you were talking about. The price was throwing me off. Can you say where you found it for $49 and free shipping. This one is $56.99 and $13.55 s/h. http://bayouclassicdepot.com/sq14_propane_burner.htm Edit: Actually I found it online for $49 and free shipping...

I'm actually looking for the same thing right now. Is this the burner you guys are talking about? http://bayouclassicdepot.com/sp1_propane_jet_burner.htm What does it mean "Add sentry temp control valve" at $24.99. What is that and do I need it? Also what is a good kettle to get. I'm...

I'm new to homebrewing and will be picking up a northern brewer kit for xmas. They have a 10% off sale right now so I think it's the perfect time to buy. I do have a question about the Kettle. I'm going to be picking up a 7 gallon stainless steel kettle and was wondering if a gas stove will...