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After having corrosion issues for some reason with an aluminum pitcher I had (even replaced it and the new one had the same problem) I got one of these. It's clear plastic but evidently certified for use in commercial kitchens for liquids up to 212 degrees. I'm sure in a few years we'll be...

Coolers are popular for mash tuns because they hold the temperature well. A process called brew in a bag allows you to do everything in your boil kettle, so read up on that. You may want to enlist the help of some brewing software. The software will compensate for grain absorption, dead space...

I've never disassembled. I bought two of mine from kegconnection.com and they recommend against disassembly. I've heard that the warranty claim is a rumor, but I can't say for sure.

I use Brewer's Friend. I like it, particularly since I'm using my tablet on brew day, not my computer. I know that Beersmith has a mobile app, but at the time I was deciding, the mobile app was particularly terrible. I find the Brewer's Friend interface to be intuitive. Development has...

As far as I can tell, the best bet with these (I have 3) is build or buy a keg washer and simply don't disassemble unless there is a problem.

Hard to say. I'm guessing the specialty grain was in for the boil? It should be interesting to see what you get as an end result. In any case, you will make beer.

One of these days I'd love to get a nice brewing system. I think if I had the opportunity today, I would probably order a Morebeer system. I'd go for the digital setup...your temperatures will be held automagically...always a good thing IMO. You're correct that you could build something...

You should check out morebeer's brew sculptures as well. It sounds as if a lot of major breweries are using either the Brew Magic or the morebeer systems as their test batch systems, so that has always suggested to me that they're doing something right. I'd agree that the Breweasy is not an...

After starting the brew session, there is a mash calculator that will help you determine infusion volumes and temperatures.

I can't say with any certainty as I'm not a chemist, but the sanitizers that you can purchase at a homebrew shop should be food safe. Since some amount of it is going to end up in my beer, I'm much happier knowing that it a)will properly sanitize the equipment and b)not be poisonous to my...

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It won't be a kolsch without pilsner malt making up pretty much the entire grain bill. I'd consider ordering pilsner online if it's not available at your LHBS. Out of the listed hop varieties, I'd definitely choose Hallertau, but my personal preference is Tettnang. Good luck!

I've found that I prefer hefeweizen fermented on the cooler side. My last one used WLP380 at 64 degrees and I was really pleased. I'd suggest keeping notes on what you did and what you thought of the outcome. At some point, brew another hefe, try something different, and keep notes on that...

Blichmann kettles are completely worth the cost in my opinion. Mine has served me well as a boil kettle. The calibrated sight glass is really useful. No need to make and use a dip stick. The thermometer isn't necessary for the boil kettle, but I have found it useful to be able to glance over...

The hydrometer is the tool for FG in my opinion. Don't you want to drink a sample of your beer before bottling/kegging?

My chest freezer isn't frost-free. I get a bit of condensation on the floor of the freezer when fermenting at lager temps, but nothing a paper towel can't take care of.

I actually haven't tried growing my own hops, so I can't really provide a whole lot of useful information. I'm not a huge hop head, so growing my own isn't necessarily that beneficial to me. I do know that the owner of Lancaster Homebrew, Mark, grows a few of the more bitter varieties. If...

Consider stopping in at Halligan Homebrew in E-town. It's a really nice homebrew shop with a really nice selection, good people, and good advice. I'm not sure if they get rhizomes but I believe Lancaster Homebrew (also a good shop) does each year at the appropriate time.

Umm, I'm not really looking to get into anything here. I bought a new product, which I expect to be free from defect. I gave them two shots. I'm glad you're having a positive experience. I didn't, unfortunately. This is a thread for sharing experiences with the product. I simply shared my...

Photo of pitting attached as requested by a previous poster. I have some guys in my club that love these too. I pretty much always get defective products, so I wouldn't take my experience as a typical example.