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I think that looks nice. Just a question, are you going to add some insulation inside?

+1 for pictures.

Is it 28 inches to the freezer or top? Corny kegs are 23x9.

Here is an idea. You could design it so the gaskets are hidden by the collar with some trim or molding of your choice. If anything it will also add some character to the design.

The first thing I would do is to start taking notes of the dimensions. Then look at what you are planning to use for a keg. Is this a 4 cubic foot model?

Wondering how you made out. Did it work by setting your temps farther apart?

I obviously am very new and have never even done AG, but the length that you have and the amount of holes seems to be too much. Try plugging some of the holes, about a 1/3 or more of them. Too many holes and no matter which way you have it will never make it to the end unless there is some type...

Well everything is in. It turns out the dme wasn't just compacted. There must have been humidity issues with it at some point. It was almost like a hard caramel. Oh well it was free and since I hate to throw things out just going to continue on. If anything I am going to learn what not to use...

Yes that is the kit.

Thank folks. I bought fresh hops and yeast a week or so ago (left that out). So that part is good. So that would make sense for the 30 minute boil with it being pre hopped lme. Never took that into consideration. This is my first time using this style lme.

I am brewing up the "free" kit that was found for me in a garage sale. I am not really expecting it to turn out great since I really have no idea of age. My question is the total time they are saying for the boil with the hops and the extract is "20 minutes to 1/2 hour". Does this sound right or...

I would try (can't hurt) setting the difference between your hot and cold more than just 3 degrees apart. Try something more like 5 and see what happens. From what I am reading there is a 2-7 adj between stages. I am not sure if this will help but it is worth a shot. As for the ebay ones I have...

Should the DME be ok as well? I hate DME anyway so if it is bad I am fine with that and can get some LME from LHBS. I hate to throw out a free kit so will do it up anyway whether it turns out bad or not.

You know I never even took the age of the yeast into mind. I will write down what it is and then try and find one down at my LHBS. I may try to find a different recipe here that calls for that LME and DME. I am going to have to check that out. That is definitely an old kit for sure. I agree...

Ok so here is the deal. A friend of mine told me about a bucket that had some brewing stuff for $5 during our town wide yard sale. I told her WTH just get it. Well when I picked it up there was all brand new stuff (except the bucket). There was a True Brew Amber Ale kit, brand new Red Barron...

Ok so wanted to give an update on the monster. It is working awesome. It does cycle nicely considering it is a tad warm atm on the front porch. Even with the dunkel fermenting it is cycling like a normal fridge. I leave it on the coldest setting and have it set at 18 degrees Celsius with a .5...

Ok so I did have the calcs correct then. I don't have good means for aerating so just kinda shook it some without spilling. I do need to get some form of aeration tool to have. I will grab some nutrient tomorrow as well. That goes in while rehydrating or separately into the fermenter?

Also if I am understanding it right I should rehydrate with 230 grams or 8 ounces of water.

Gravity was on the money at 1.060. Thank will definitely check that out. I only went with the starter since that was what was "suggested" where I got the kit from. I will just go get more and pitch tomorrow night after work.

900ml starter and used Saflager S-23. So I guess I should have waited to pitch tonight when I got home and it sat in the freezer for about 12 hours then? I thought about doing that but figured I would be ok since I was putting it right into the freezer. I have the probe taped right to the bucket...