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  1. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    how are you getting 8psi pushing out from the inside? I recently just recirculated my beer for the first time,1/2 barrel batch so I did two 1 hour cycles. I kept it on 5-8psi but didn’t actively push any in. But wow does this make a difference. I used silicone tubing might switch to pvc just do...
  2. M

    Cosmic Punch (OYL-402) by Omega Yeast Labs

    I brewed a beer yesterday. 1/2 barrel batch with 8oz of calypso and 8oz of Saaz in the mash. No whirlpool. I used second gen of cosmic punch, the first one I did not mash hop. I haven’t seen anyone post any results with the high end of the omega recommendations so I decided to bite the bullet...
  3. M

    Isolated Yeast (Tree House): How to Identify and Characterize?

    Those are interesting points. I know someone originally suggested they mix beers. But I don’t think anyone actually tried it.
  4. M

    Spike steam lid used on 65L Brewzilla?

    I didn’t miss your point. If you’re worried about condensation in the horizontal pipe area then shouldn’t you also be worried about the condensation under the lid? I think it’s inevitable that there will be some sort of condensation in there but this steam condenser system just helps it and...
  5. M

    Spike steam lid used on 65L Brewzilla?

    I think the angle is only if the spray nozzle doesn’t go past the opening, like the spike lid. The steam condenser spray nozzle go past the opening so the water won’t go back into the kettle. I’ve used mine with no issues.
  6. M

    Spike steam lid used on 65L Brewzilla?

    Anvil makes a bulkhead now that fit it perfectly. That’s what I have and there is no issues with the torque on the unit. I exchanged my other one from Amazon so I could get this one. https://www.anvilbrewing.com/product-p/anv-foundry-adapter-1.5.htm
  7. M

    Phenolic / Plastic Taste in homebrews

    did you ever figure out the issue? I have a similar problem. I use RO water but from the sounds of it, the filters in the RO system don’t fully get rid of Chloramine. So I’ll use campden next time. I usually only notice this taste in a heavily hopped beer. And usually only get that flavor after...
  8. M

    BrewItAll DON’T USE!

    I ordered two items from BrewItAll in mid to late July. In August I was advised that one of the items wouldn’t be in until early September and if I would like to cancel the order. I told them no and that I would still like the order. Expecting at least the in stock item to ship but never did. I...
  9. M

    Isolated Yeast (Tree House): How to Identify and Characterize?

    I just made an Irish Stout with S-04 and the smell and taste reminds me of walking into the treehouse and getting the smell of yeast. I’m very confident they use S-04, it’s just how they use it and with what else. I remember reading that someone made a starter with either T-58 or WB-06 and the...
  10. M

    Spike CF15 question

    I am curious if the standard bracing shelf will support the extended legs, either the short or the longer ones. I have the standard shelf and I’m wondering if I should have ordered the extended one. Just wondering anyone else’s experiences with the standard shelf and leg extensions. I also have...
  11. M

    Spike steam lid used on 65L Brewzilla?

    Anyone place a 1.5 weldless bulkhead in the opening of the brewzilla distillation lid? The lid description says it is 48mm which is standard size for 2 weldless bulkhead. That’s my only hang up on purchasing this.
  12. M

    Spike - Steam Condenser Lid

    Reviews on their site indicate that the 15 gal lid works works with the brewzilla 65. Im thinking about doing this with my brewzilla once it comes in.
  13. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    my issue would be liquid purging the lines because I don’t think I could do that with the CF15 if it’s already filled with beer. Unless I am missing something? I would be using a QC on the 2in and 1.5 valves. I bought a manifold so I can fill the lines and pump with co2 and burp it to get as...
  14. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    yes it does! Thanks for the info. Do you usually let it run for a day or so or only minutes at a time? And do you just dump the beer in the line?
  15. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    I forgot to mention with this, it is similar to the reducer you posted. These are them exactly. https://www.glaciertanks.com/manifold-g200-004-fn8.html https://www.glaciertanks.com/tri-clamp-fittings-special-design-spools-sps-g150-004-fnpt-025.html Then have a TC QC port on the end that is...
  16. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    awesome thanks for the info!! Can you take some pics of your set up? Worth the extra money for the equipment? So I was thinking getting a 2 in TC with a 1/2 in npt for the bottom dump and then 1.5 TC with a 1/4 npt for racking arm port. Put a gas keg post on the 1/2 npt and a prv on the 1/4 npt...
  17. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    Ill def try that for my second time in the CF15. I wanna try straight on how it’s supposed to be used then try the other method to compare the two. Thanks for the post! It helped.
  18. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    yes that definitely makes sense. Usually have 1.5 to 2 gallons of head space when I fermenter. That is definitely something to think about and consider. If only these breweries would give us a little more insight instead of so much trial and error haha
  19. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    I’ve done all of that still doesn’t work. I’ve used aromazyme and do slow closed transfers and no oxygen exposure or minimal. Never had a beer turn brown. The aroma is not as intense as I’d like it. Like some breweries around here. Just trying to take a breweries process and scale it down to get...
  20. M

    Recirculating hops in conical fermenter

    I just read that attaching CO2 to the racking arm for 20-25 min each day could have the same effect. So I’ll try his first. Thanks for the help.
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