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Who else is getting excited? I’m a week ahead of myself. I seriously thought it was this weekend.

@jready Thank you for your very in-depth review. I will definitely be looking to install 50 amps. I just need to find an electrician that will accept beer. But what a good deal. Too bad I’m getting the house repainted and not re-wiried. I just had a very challenging brew day with my gas...

I’m guessing it’s the hops. I was afraid I created some loss but not much because I did factor in some loss since this was my first time brewing a NEIPA. I did fill my 5 gallon conical and hit all my numbers. The wort looked like unfiltered orange juice-ish. Now the wait.

Ok, so after reading this thread I went ahead and brewed one. But I went overboard and did a little over 15% oats for a 5 gallon batch. But sakes alive ... I’ve never seen a whirlpool almost foam over (5 gallons in a 10 gallon kettle). Should’ve used a foam inhibitor and less oats. But man, that...

Good to know. Thank you. I’ve changed my crush and it’s my first brew day today with the new setting. Before I relied on LHBS grain crusher but I just recently bought my own and adjusted the rollers to around where I need to push a credit card (old one) through. I don’t have the nifty feelers...

I lived in Bothell and that was when I had great water and didn’t care. Now I’m in the Leschi area. Still good water but different enough to affect my mash. But yeah, once the ph has been figured out you can kind of autopilot. But now days I’m a bit more OCD vs when I was in my 20s in the 90s...

Same. I didn’t care because I thought Seattle had great water. My beers have always been good according to friends and family. Proof in that 5 gallons would be gone before the end of the weekend. So I never bothered. I can keep brewing this way and I’d be fine. But recently I haven’t been...

Seems the models I checked out on amazon have very so-so reviews from cheap to spendy. I looked at Hanna and Hach and same so-so reviews. Are reviewers just not using or taking care of these correctly? FWIW, settled this ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ST3VTQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20...

Thank you. I think I was looking for your initial post about the upgrade. I’m glad the system is serving you well. The upgrade seems to make sense. I’d pull the trigger today but with the chance of talking to them in person in a few weeks my order can wait. Edit: I just read your post again. I...

That would be terrific. I’m curious how the upgrade went because I’m seriously considering the same. Also curious about your wiring set up. Did you do it by your self or did you hire an electrician? Looking forward to your write up. I’m holding off until Homebrew Con when I can talk to them in...

Folks, thanks so much for your help. I think I’ve decided on my system ... Spike Brewing. I’m now following this conversation https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/spike-complete-system.599487/ Thanks again and happy brewing.

Hey all, just recently posted asking about a turnkey system and I’m really liking what I’m reading about Spike’s system. I was almost sold on Sabco’s but really liking the idea of all electric. Since it’s been a while how are you owners of this system still liking it? Still in bliss or did the...

@augiedoggy That’s where I’m comfortable, with the 3 vessel system. Been doing it since the 90s and don’t mind doing it now but would like it a little more automated then my current set-up. Having 3 vessels does give me the flexibility to just use one kettle for BIAB 3 gallon brews. And then use...

@MrEggSandwich Thanks for your insight into the BrewEasy system. Yeah, I’ve been looking at that too. I haven’t ruled that out but my damn old habits die hard. I have been doing BIAB for my last few brews to see if I could stand one vessel. While most folks really like the method reverted to my...

Thanks, John, for your response. As per your earlier post I’m looking over the FB page.

Hello brewers. I’m hoping to get some advice from those with a similar experience looking to upgrade one’s brew system but would love advice as to what system people chose and why. I’ve been brewing since the late 90s with my Home Depot cooler and keggles. All on a makeshift stand of plywood...

Glad you all bumped this thread back up. Looking to “graduate” after years of cooler batch sparging. Interested in other feedback. I did a search earlier but only things that flooded my results were folks selling their brew magic. Made me think people didn’t think highly of this system.

If you understand the fittings (C being fitted to Pico’s proprietary system) then you are correct. I also racked to my own fermenter because I’m one of those who like to observe the fermentation. I too backed the project but just the brew your own packs. This option was what made me decide to...

Thanks for the update. That’s a pretty decent price.

Glad I’m not the only one. First time I did it I was so surprised that it took off in less than 8 hours. Yestie besties continue to amaze me. To me it just made sense.