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Welcome! I just recently invested in Spike’s system. 15 gallon system for 10 gallon batches. One reason why I chose Spike was that I had just one of their kettles as a boil kettle and I loved the thicker gauge walls. Plus the welding is flawless. I hopped on this thread for discussion before...

You know you live in Seattle when Costco has Lush in stock. Ok folks, I figure it’s my turn. @Bowen1911 are you in Redmond Washington? If so then our water is pretty similar. What did you do water treatment wise if any? I happen to have citra cryo hops which I’ll use in whirlpool and...

Good grief, my first batch hit all the target numbers! I started out years ago with a keggles and cooler system on propane. I then recently switched to BIAB. I had several brews down on that but weirdly enough I missed a 3 vessel system. Something about BIAB while great I felt I needed to be...

Good news folks! Got an electrician working on my plug today! Finally! Thanks again for all the advice given. This electrician is just doing a plug and no questions asked. Now it’s just the matter of the inspection tomorrow (fingers crossed). Edit: Spike forgot the push fittings for the HERMS...

I will be doing a version of my own with same grain bill. I am very tempted to try maris otter in place of/in addition to 2 row (perhaps a future version). Somehow I tend to be sensitive to Simcoe in that too much of it then I’ll pick up the onion notes so I’m just limiting them to 60 min or...

I just subbed to Craft Beer and Brewing magazine. After years of subscriptions to your same magazines I decided this one was just as good. My 2 cents. Cheers!

I don’t know where you are in Vietnam but would this link help for supplies? I looked these up in case I decided to move to Saigon A few years ago. I know it’s an old post but there is info about brew clubs in Vietnam. Maybe if you ask them they can give you info on how to get supplies locally...

Yes, the panel is set-up to run both elements. That’s the same info I got from ebrew hardware and the original electrician mentioned earlier for installing power. In Seattle it seems we have a shortage of home construction folk since the housing market is still hot. Even if I go with this...

Because it was so exposed to oxygen. I just had a regular air lock that I took out everytime I dumped trub/yeast. And I used gravity for an open transfer to the keg. I didn’t have all the right stuff for closed fermentation. Since then I’ve now acquired all the gizmos I need to do it better next...

Well, I thought it looked darker from when I racked it. Maybe it’s not oxidized but the hop presence seems to have diminished compared to an earlier sample. It tastes like sunny delight/tang. Not bad for my first attempt. It was fun to make but don’t know I’ll be making neipas back to back.

Been meaning to post this. First attempt. It certainly is oxidized (proof in color) as I don’t have pressurized fermentation. It came out a lot drier than anticipated. I used a “house yeast” (several generations of wyeast 1098) Thanks for all the inspiration, folks. A little more detail after...

Thanks for the info. Did you install your own system? Or did you use an electrician and are they available (since you’re in Renton and I’m not that far away)?

Hi folks. I was hoping this would be an easy installation but apparently not from my electrician. I have no clue about anything electrical. That’s why I purchased a complete system with prebuilt box from @SpikeBrewing (really ebrewsupply). This control box ...

Somewhere in the back of my head, somehow, I remember 1 tablespoon to a gallon ... but that’s full strength.

Wow! Awesome deal. I just love CL finds. I got my grain crusher for $40 ... $140 retail. Also a $40 carboy/keg cleaner ... a lot cheaper than buying d.i.y. parts. But I guess CL gives to you and you give back. About to list my older AG equipment on CL (and on here too so keep your eyes...

Yeah, I figured. But I was also being facetious.

And I was worried about a few rust spots in my old keggle which I just retired. Edit: if OP were near I’d just give him my old keggles because I’m that concerned ... others, please don’t pm me unless you have a serious rust problem.

Goodness. It’s here. Still waiting on CF10. AND the electrician... The table legs were hacksawed to 25 inches. Much better since I would’ve had to use a step ladder. It’s just surreal since this system was a fleeting thought a month or so ago when I started engaging in this thread. Thanks...

Any updates, folks? Just had this draft vs. canned and what a difference. Both good but the draft version was very tasty.

... just jealous of those who can make it annually and any location. ;)