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My solution to this same problem has been to simply just set my fermentation chamber to one temperature... say mid to upper 60's. If it takes a little longer for a batch to ferment out because I can't raise the temps I am ok with that. The end result is those batches always ferment out just...

Yup, I got a freezer top/fridge bottom for free from a buddy. The thing runs perfectlcy so I built one of those STC1000 dual temp controllers for it and with a custom built shelf I can ferment 15Gal down low with no problem. Several years later this is still an awesome fermentor! It will...

That is pretty clever of them to offer their valve in that configuration. My Spike brewing pots all come with a stand off pipe welded on to the kettle so by the time you add the coupler the valve is plenty far enough away from the side of the kettle that it won't pick up any heat from a gas...

Yes, it will clear. I've noticed, and this is just my own observation here, that it usually takes just about the same amount of time to bottle condition as it did to ferment. So leave them be for however long it took to ferment before you crack one open. They will be nice and clear by then...

I routinely start with a 12Gal pre-boil volume in a 15Gal kettle and have no problems, but I watch it like a Hawk! I remember a while back that Midwest Supplies were advertising a boil over stopper just for big kettles. Perhaps you could save yourself the expense of buying another kettle...

I would second the above comments about your mash temp being on the high side. 156F should be the most you would need for an IPA I would think. I too bottle condition and something I have noticed is it takes at the very least... sometimes longer depending on the style of beer... the same...

Super happy for you! I have committed to buckets early on and I too ferment in one vessel, a bucket... I too harvest yeast, but it's from a starter in a flask ( ; Not trying to brag but I can control temps during fermentation with so many buckets! 35gal during the winter months with no...

Pardon my ignorance but what is this ratio you mention, 60/40 with 60 to the good? Yes, get rid of the oxygen and start draining through a hose. No splashing is good for beer ( ;

Sorry, but I am content with brewing in buckets for now. If and when I ever feel the need to switch to a conical I will go with a stainless model. Thank-you

I used to keep everything for brewing in one long, wide and low clear tote with a lid. That eventually became full so I have split everything into a couple of totes now days. Brew day stuff is in one tote and bottling stuff is in the other. I like it this way for the totes are large enough...

Check out the Party Pig it's a solid performer and dirt simple to fill, drain, and clean. I've been using the same bottles for years now with only a few problems to date. I didn't clamp down the lid tight enough once so it leaked once the carbonation pressure started to build. Had a...

I would second this. I too have had some bad tasting beers after fermenting in a store room that got a little too warm. My store room has a heater so I can control temps well enough through the winter months but during the summer months it wouldn't stay cool enough. Once I realized that was...

I had a two burner Camp Chef stove given to me when I was still making 5gal batches and I must say (since buying an Edelmetall burner for 10gal batches) it works VERY well! I still use the Camp Chef for heating up water, but if you are really planning to stay at 5gal batches... for the money...

Instead of suggesting changes to your recipe I am going to ask if you have tried this very choice Blonde recipe yet? It's dirt simple, tastes great as is although you may want to hop it up a bit I suspect. The calories are not that much higher than your target and I promise the mouth feel is...

No it's not boring at all! We live for helping other home brewers like yourself figure out how to fix a problem so you can make the great beers you deserve. I've read enough of these types of requests to know that we're going to ask you to describe your process (brew day) to the letter so get...

Yes I think I know what you are struggling with. It's technically not an efficiency issue but more of an effect from all the crud that is floating around during the boil. There is a ton of hops that settle out. Hot break is another term that gets thrown around, you probably noticed all of it...

When I was making this recipe in 5gal I thought the hop quantity was a little on the low side for my liking. I played around with just moving the 60min hop addition to a FWH instead. I liked it better that way, so when I brewed my first 10Gal batch I bumped the FWH addition up to .625 oz of...

I can honestly say this Darth Vader Black IPA recipe is pretty darn good! Seriously, you owe it yourself to give it a try. It's dirt simple and really turns out great every time I've brewed it. One observation I would like to share about hoppy beers is I've really struggled with getting the...

Hey there, congrats on making the move to AG! You won't regret it. My suggestion would be to consider just making proven recipes before you start experimenting with your own. Based on my own experience I've had REALLY good success with the recipes I've tried from this forum, and not to good...

Whelp... it looks like I will be considering building an electric brewery now! ( ;