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You didn't read that from any of my posts! :) Its time consuming, so not a breeze, but it does clean up easy, still, like you, I also dry with towel, and then paper towels (don't forget to remove the ring that holds the grain basket in place). This takes time but keeps it looking good! If it...

eBay seller igobru. offer 700. very reputable and good to work with seller.

Why would you want to do a no-sparge? Above posters assume it has to do with heating (maybe that's it, I don't know). If it's about time saving, no need to worry, as you turn it up to boil while you sparge and by the end of the sparge you'll be close to a boil. The sparge is so easy on the GF...

Remmy, you pound some serious amount of beer, huh?! :) First time on this thread and I see all your Thanksgiving posts- how was the next day?!, and then I see you here with two (around noon, too?!). And, you have a serious recipe database there! Mind to post your top 3-5? Might be interested...

Whoa, that first variation seems to be a major flavor party going on! :) Were you able to pick up on all those, or did some get hidden/combined? My concern with too many flavors is, like too many hops, a muddy mess waiting to happen. I do agree its a great base beer (which is fine as is) does...

I chose the Grainfather and am quite pleased. Folks are getting them for 700 now with a solid EBay retailer, I paid 800 a yr ago. If you have no concern with a limit of 6-7g max batch (pushing it) or 5g of a high gravity, then this works fine, boil is fine too. Advantages over others, simple...

I was just thinking about the CIP attachment. All you need is a pump to recirc, correct? How long do you run it and how much fluid do you recirc? I am seriously considering this, so glad to hear someone likes this on the smaller scale. Love the idea of hook it up and walk away! And less time...

Well that certainly helps! Seriously, there are lots of opinions here but you do NOT need a conical to make good beer, nor the SS heating / cooling setup. They are nice, but if you are budget minded, you can do fine without. A ferm chamber is more versatile (unless you don't have the space)-...

The title was clickbait. We all fell for it. :) More interestingly though is how did the vendor see this so quick. Perchance? An algorithm that searches posts for their name? Or are vendors searching out disparaging headers? And if so, why? Guilty conscience that their product has faults? Ok...

I hadn't either, not sure if its for sale outside of ANZ, but would require 120v like GF for US/CD mkt. Seems more bare bones (e.g. no grain basket legs) and ~336 USD (if held at 449 AUD), so bit more to get chiller at cost of the clunky sparge step. I too would consider the mash & boil, and...

Sure it happens, for me it snowballed into my 14yr hiatus! I continued making made wine instead (talk about needing patience!) and along with raising a daughter (now 22) and a myriad of other hobbies, I just fell out of it. Now, back on again (love having a site like this!) and look forward to...

I have the 7g as I don't brew large batches, so that is certainly another consideration. I built a ferm chamber and keep it in my basement, my brother keeps his in his detached garage. I cool with a very small dorm fridge, my brother with a bit larger dorm fridge, both work well. I heat with a...

I have a SS Chronical and very much enjoy it. But like anything, there are pros and cons to consider to make your best choice. Pros- Easy-peasy harvest of yeast (this was important to me) Quick, simple transfer to bottling bucket / keg (really enjoy this feature each time)...

Ha! Nope, not ticked off here. I was 1 vessel (like you didn't see need for more than that) with a cooler MLT (it held temps nicely). Then I went to the GF, after deciding to not go a further buildout. Now, I would say BIAB (or system such as GF) is not less manly, rather simple. And, if you do...

I haven't gone that high yet, only to 15#. Interesting point that it was circulating through those side holes, how high then was that on the overflow tube? Maybe throw in some rice hulls in larger batches to improve water flow. I do throttle mine back to avoid the overflow, and generally I can...

I'm with Elreplica on this one, no razz, glad to see you brought this up! This is a simpler approach, but would be something I'd seriously have considered a year ago, especially if one considers the DIY aspect of putting a pump in if one chose to use a recirc system. I think I'd want to recirc...

1) LoDO? 2) Why not add rice hulls, I didn't have any issues with this in the Grainfather, no hulls. I brewed this in June (still enjoying some bottles!) and again yesterday, however I altered the flaked oats & barley to 21% (from the ~13%) and increased the chocolate malts to almost 10%...

That's great, I expected this would be great for a beginner too. If you need more do a double batch day! Seriously, I've finished with 6g and bet I can push towards 7g if desired but my conical tops out at 7.5, so that's out for me. You started with a lager? That's ambitious!

Your boil volume is very dependent upon how vigorous of a boil. Assuming stove top you should control to an easy rolling boil, and I'd imagine near a qt extra at begin of boil. Plus you will lose some via grain absorption. Try a brew calculator on line (e.g. Brew 365). Or search here in the...

How much was the BYO % of oats in comparison to your recipe plan of 15%? (at work and my BYO is at home). I've read that anything <18% is below detection levels. Additionally, I've read conflicting reports on oats impact to cloudiness, proven that without oats it sill is cloudy (due to early...