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Coming from a traditional all grain setup I'm glad to hear some of the same observations from another brewer. I use Beersmith (have for years and love it) but I'm finding that their defaults just aren't there for an all in one. Strike temps were high and grain absorption was high. I hate...

Awesome find! I don't do social media and never would have found that so thank you. So as I suspected, it really would be that easy. Sweet!

Anyone successfully brew a kettle sour in the AF? I've wanted to do one for a while now and searching through this thread I see mention of others planning to try it, but couldn't find anything on success or the process used? I would think this would be perfect for it, right? Boil the wort 5-10...

I did a ton of reading before pulling the trigger on the AF. The main reason I bought it with the recirc kit was the pump, knowing from previous experience what a pump adds to a brew day. I don't even use the perforated disc it came with, just keep the recirc low and slow and use a piece of...

Ha, I'm a moron. Twice! Weighed the water to the gram, the marks are so close I'll call it perfect. This thing better not **** the bed on me, I never want to dial in a new system again.

I thought on a home brew forum that went without saying. 🍻

That's what I did last night because after Noob's post something just didn't seem right. That showed the marks were pretty much perfect. Apparently having my 7 year old tally up the quarts as I filled it the other day wasn't a great idea. 😂 I should be impressed though, the two of us got it...

I just used a tape to question my volume measurements, and they don't line up. Don't have a scale that's physically large enough for the whole Foundry but I can weight out a half gallon at a time. Probably do that today but I now have a hunch the lines are going to be pretty close. I've made...

With both on the same level I haven't really had any issues with priming the pump yet. I'm using the included pump so it's easy to just pick up and move around to burp out any pockets of air. What I am concerned about though is lifting the grain pipe out of the kettle and maintaining good...

I had the same success with the temps, definitely seems close enough for government work. And I need to pick up a moving cart, looks too damn perfect to justify building something from scratch.

Your success with the AF was noted when I made my purchase decision so thanks for sharing everything you've done so far. This statement above stuck with me last night though. I did use a pyrex quart dish, but weighed out the first quart exactly to verify the line then just used the line. And did...

Did the same thing with a verified quart measuring bowl and was so surprised at the amount it was off I did it twice to verify. The readings are exactly a half gallon low which lead to low gravity readings and high volume post boil the first two batches. Yes, shame on me for not verifying the...

Our ground water here in the Upstate area can hit mid 70's in the summer. I have used whirlpooling previously for faster cooling and it does make a very noticeable difference. Thermal dynamic nerd ****, it works. As for the bag I'll let someone else chime in. My previous system produced amazing...

So I've searched through this thread and others I've found on the net, has nobody put a sight glass on the AF yet? My only real disappointment with it so far is discovering that the markings on the inside of the kettle are a full half gallon off! Although that's pretty easy math, volumes are one...

Hey Mac! I got The Brew Bag made specifically to fit the grain pipe on the AF. Fits very well and I use four binder clips to keep it in place. I don't use the perforated plate they send with it, just a piece of hose to extend the recirc down below wort level during the mash. So far so good. The...

So much great info in this thread and I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to all that have shared! I just recently started brewing again after a few years off with a 10.5 AF (two batches) and decided on it for several reasons, so far it's delivered. I'm coming from a serious overkill...

Yo! Long time lurker, finally signed up though and figured I'd at least post the cursory hello. I've brewed off and on for about 15 years but just recently got back in to all grain with a 10.5 Anvil Foundry. Still figuring out the system (lots of reading here on this forum that has helped!) but...