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Russ set me up with 100 gpd system and 2 inline 14G tanks and the odor filter mentioned here. I absolutely love it. There is zero odor or plastic smell/taste. I just mention in case others ever want to go this route. Only complaint is the name. “Buckeye”. Seriously? Go Blue!

pick me. Pick me. Pick me! It’s my birthday!!!!

Yes, Just call Russ. I just got mine going and he was very very helpful. I studied the instructions and still had some questions to just confirm my understanding. I sent him an email at 9AM on a Sunday and he called me like 5 min later. If he would just drop “buckeye” from the name I could...

And here she is...the picture does not do it justice. It’s a shame such a work of art is hung so unceremoniously in a dark corner of my basement. It should have cherubim around it or something..at least a ballon. This thing is so cool...TDS in 125ppm...7ppm out It was so easy...Russ is freaking...

In in in!!! This would be awesome for my new griddle!!

That’s a beautiful pint! Yes, I definitely get coffee. It’s not in your face but it’s also not exactly subtle...it’s just balanced. I wasnt aware amber malt would add coffee notes. I was assuming it was coming from the carafa special II. I dont have any head retention or lacing at all but...

Update: This is a really good beer. Been in keg for 6 days and is already very good. I put peanut butter extract into 1 of the 3 kegs and it’s good also if you’re into that sort of thing. Nothing really jumping out at me that I would change right now. I’m glad the crystal malt is in...

I brew 15G bateches in the 20G BE which has 30G MLT and BK. I dont use the full volume for mash. I reserve about 4Gal and do a mini sparge as part of draining to BK. If you need more than 70% eff then I would suggest you look at a different system.

I got the 14G pressurized holding tank which I think holds about 9G of water according to specs

+1 for Buckeye Hydro. My 100gpd system just arrived and I cant wait to get it hooked up. Russ is great to work with. Only complaint is that ”Buckeye” label on my RO system. I have a mod planned for that though. Cheers!

Ooops....and that’s why we dont post before 2 cups of coffee....5.47..not 4.7

Brewed this yesterday ... mash ph was about 4.7 with just a little CC and Gypsum added to tap water. OG was 1.065 .. a full .08 puts higher than projected... I definitely picked up some sweetness from the c120 but seemed balanced. Looking forward to this one!

I didn’t mean to suggest you should go larger. Get the size that works for what you want to produce. The only thing I ”upgraded“ was I added a whirlpool port to my BK. My favorite thing about the BE is that It’s a 1/2bbl brewery that takes up about 2x2 sq ft in my garage

Congrats! I’ve been using my gas 20G BrewEasy for 4 years now and love it. It’s probably a little late but I see awesome used BrewEasy systems come up for sale with some frequency. I actually bought my system used for about 1/3 of the cost of new and it’s been great.

I shall report back...of that you can be sure. Many thanks to all who offered guidance, input, opinions, and experiences!!

How about this... FERMENTABLES: 15 lb - Brewers Malt 2-Row (42%) 15 lb - Maris Otter Pale (42%) 2 lb - Amber Malt (5.6%) 1 lb - Roasted Barley (2.8%) 1 lb - Carafa Special Type II (2.8%) 1.75 lb - American - Caramel / Crystal 120L (4.9%)

On the off chance it’s relevant I wonder if the fact that the carafa II Special is dehusked was factored into your feedback? It’s a little subtle so I just ask to be sure because I think you’re raising a great point and I want to be sure we’re on the same page. I’m not challenging your...

Target mash PH is 5.4ish but I’m open to suggestions I use Brewers Friend I had the dark grains originally as late additions so they were not helping me as much. I’ve since changed that and will probably skip the lactic acid now I am NOT currently planning to cut this brew with RO...I’m landing...

You’re absolutely correct...sometimes i out smart myself :) I adjusted and with mashing the roasted grains dropped ph .1 point to 5.43. I may skip the 1tsp of lactic now. Thanks!

A lot of stout/porter recipes seem to favor MO over American 2-row. I only have about 15lbs of MO on hand so I’m just going with what i got. I swapped out MO for American 2-row in an Irish red last year and really felt like it made a difference so I thought it might benefit this porter. Same...