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It isn't necessary to mash out (raise the grain temp to 168F) when batch sparging. The reason being is that the sparge time is so short (5-10mins max), that the malt profile won't change when the sparge water is added. BUTTT!!! if you are letting your grains settle for 20 minutes at a time while...

Yup, no need to wait on those sparges. Just stir like crazy for a couple minutes, vorlauf, then drain- valve fully open. I would also suggest getting the sparge water a litttttle hotter. I normally sparge at 175-180F, but some are known to sparge as high as 200F. The higher temperature will...

I could hit 12.5 if I mashed with 1.2 quarts/lb of grain. It's a little low, but it'll get me a few more points than if I mashed with 1.25 and used 12lbs. Oh Well, if I get a good efficiency I should end up with 1.06 at least. I'll have to cross my fingers!

Haha alright, I've never tried messing around with a recipe (obvious enough!). So are you saying something more like 12lbs 2-row w/ 6 oz biscuit, 11.5lbs 2-row w/ 1lb of munich, or 11lbs 2-row w/ 1lb munich w/ 6oz biscuit. sorry about the nagging, but I'm about to place an order and I'm hard...

So you think 11.5lbs of US 2-row with 1lb of either munich 20L or biscuit would make for a better recipe? I'll need to mash at 1.2 quarts/lb to fit it all in my mash tun. Dangerous or possible?

Hm, let's see who can help me get a solution for this: I have a kegerator which I just recently equipped with a second faucet and a two way CO2 manifold. I've deduced that I really only have two options to carb. Given this situation: I have one keg already on tap, properly carbed, and at the...

Looking at the BJCP guidelines for an american IPA, and looking at the stats of the DFH60, it seems like this could be tweaked a little bit to deliver a more similar clone. I haven't brewed this particular recipe before, but I just thought I'd throw out some ideas. I'm sure this recipe is...

How do you use the tin foil? like how do you place it around the burner? does it ever catch fire? Thanks!

Dan, I have not adjusted the air valve... in fact I just found out that the rotating disk WAS the air input. Do you start with the air input valve nearly closed, then slowly open it to get the desired flame? I have a feeling the air input was opened too much, or too little, which didn't allow...

Hey guys, So I completed my second batch on Friday, it was BM's centennial blonde. I found that it took FOREVER to heat my water. For example, it took over an hour to bring my 160F 5.9gal pre boil volume to boil... this is outrageous. The night was calm, and wind couldn't be detected by...

there's a thread on here... but not much info on it: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/against-my-will-stella-artois-clone-329480/ a quick google search brings up quite a few recipes.

Do you do a single batch sparge? I've heard of a few people greatly increasing their efficiency by splitting up the sparge volumes into 2 or 3 infusions. No hard in trying

Thanks! I guess I'll go buy a 12V fan from a local computer store. So you're saying I could just flue it right onto the center of my fan? If so, I'd rather due this, to make things easier.

Just tried... its so incredibly close. It stays, but if tugged on it will fall. It'll work temporarily, but I'd like to have it secured. Thanks for the suggestion! I wish I had a wiring diagram so I could tell where the electrical is!

haha thanks guys. It chills my wort in well under 20 mins. I guess reading everything saying "DON'T LET IT KINK" got me a little nervous. Works beautifully

Hey guys, I just ordered all my parts in to install a second tap to my kegerator so I'll be able to have two homebrews on tap (one light session beer for the friends and drinking nights, then a nice IPA for after work!). I was wondering if anyone has drilled holes inside their Danby DKC645BLS...

I grabbed an old 42V fan that wasn't being used at my work today, it measures 120mm. I also picked up a potentiometer than only says 4 watts, 10k ohm on it. Would this still work with this fan? I know the fan is overkill, but its $8-10 I can save by not buying a new one (don't have an old...

I'm not sure what other people are doing, but 1-2 minutes sounds like overkill to me. It's not so much it being slow, as it is being consistent (with obvious exceptions, doing it consistently in .5 seconds wont work as well). If you open as a constant rate, then bed will set nicely. If you end...

Your connections are all right, and cementing it together won't likely make a difference... thats my opinion. I think that your holes are a little deep and I think there are more than necessary. cpvc is cheap, you could always try making shallower cuts, spaced about 3/8" apart and see how...

Yeah, none are glued together, I was hoping it would work without glue so cleaning would be easier. I guess I'll glue in 2-3 fitting segments... that would still make it possible to clean, but SHOULD prevent it from falling apart. And PVC cement won't affect the taste of my beer? I'm just...