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Split it and enter it in both categories. Might consider adding just a touch of raspberry flavoring to half of it or try a drop per bottle? Needless to say you will get docked points for color in the one category but wont in the other. But, if the flavor of fruit doesn't shine through you'll get...

The flavoring bottles are a very easy way to get the flavor you are looking for. Often times adding fruit will get you a true fruit flavor but not one as recognizable as the flavor in the little bottles. for instance maple syrup ferments out and leaves little flavor so instead I'd use maplene...

I really think you are just forgetting to open all the valves in the system so gravity can naturally push all the air out of the pump head. once the pump and line are primed you can close the valve completely. you don't need to add water to the line.

you should have the valve open on the outlet side of the pump as well. the liquid will actually flow all the way through the pump (without turning it on) and you will see the level in your connection going to the next vessel (or same if you are recirculating.) If you just open the kettle valve...

if it is already threaded, then get a nipple and a reducer and attach a valve. Or get a 2" plug and install. then pop a hole in the side if that is what you want to do.

are you letting the pump prime? IE opening the out valve fully and letting it fill prior to turning on the pump?you might also check to see if you have the large or small impeller. as I found the stainless pumps had the small impeller and my plastic one came with a large impeller. pushes water...

you could cut the bottom as planned, then get a tap and die set large enough to put threads inside your top opening. thread on a ball valve or whatever you plan to use. Insert false bottom and away you go :-)

when doing any extract batches I always put the grains in a steeping bag and then toss them in my H20. Bring it up to a temp that is too hot to touch. pull them out and let drain... continue as normal. not as scientific but works like a charm and doesn't require temp probes or other equipment.

With modern malts they fully convert in a much faster time frame. look up the specs of the grain you use. Most, if not all of the commercially available malts convert very quickly. so I guess you might be wasting time. it's not a knock, to each their own. If you are growing and malting your own...

Get that word out! lol these are awesome! and yes they are exactly stamped with that. You should really market a 2 bottle splitter as well :-) basically turns 2 bbq bottles into 1. I'd imagine there would be a big market for those considering the cost of a 10gal/40lb tank. can't cost much more...

do you do step mashes? that is the only reason for direct fire... Most/all conversion in a 5-10gal batch is done withing 20-30 min. In witch case you really don't need to heat the MLT at all. But, if you must, I'd be more inclined to use a make shift herms by dropping an immersion chiller in...

how about recirculating a bucket of vodka/grain alcohol sitting in the freezer?

So they are not "blichman" brand. Both Blichman and Bayou classic use the same burners. It is the orifices and the lack of heat shield that separate the two. They are Bayou classic BG14's with heat ducting used as heat shields. I used galvanized strap material, and blots/washers to hang them...

I totally understand that. I just was posting because this is a cheap and for me anyway, user friendly option that I hadn't seen talked about. It was important for me too cause I wanted a moveable cart for my kettle. My idea to make an ambidextrous brewing sequence.

here's a pic when I'm still mocking it up. Still working on the final fit and finish aspects.

yes they are.

I hear your pain... I've had the same thing happen to me. It really is subject to the beers on hand that day. That says a lot for you local brewers that so many are producing great beer! I got a 42/50 at a large comp earlier this year and didn't place either. Be proud that you got such a great...

I wanted to post this because with all my searching all I ever found was people using black pipe, copper, or those ugly yellow flex appliance lines for their rigs. (no offense intended to those who have used these methods) I wanted something more like what you would find on a commercial BBQ. I...

Why not just go to the propane supply store (ie the guys who deliver propane to stores and homes) they will make you custom flexible lines for far cheaper than those ugly yellow water heater hoses. and they will fit the ends with whatever combo of fittings you want. I got mine made up for 2...

Ask when they are brewing that beer. Often times you can get them to pull off their yeast for you to take homr just bring in a quart size canning jar with lid that is sanitized. Also, just be nice and brown nose a bit. Most brewers are happy to give you pointers. Remember though, even if they...