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I understand what you're doing, I just understand the why? If you are using a cooler, than means you have another pot for boiling. Dumping the contents of a cooler mash tun takes about 8 seconds, so it seems the only thing you're doing is having to clean the bag instead of cleaning the cooler...

If you're doing 5 gallon batches, the best upgrade you can do at this point would be to get a mini fridge that will fit a bucket/carboy and a temp controller. I live in California with moderate temperatures and even here (72 today in mid June) this was the single best thing I ever did for the...

Thanks for the welcome, guys. Anybody have recommendations for which brew clubs in the bay area are the best?

I have had completely different experiences in my root beer brewing than what has been stated. The extract I used made absolutely terrible root beer, so I went on the hunt for good recipes. I found one that worked pretty good, and the last time we made it I added some extra Star Anise and it...

Every Belgian Wit I have brewed had a pretty wild fermentation, one coming close to blowing the top off like you describe but I caught it just in time and removed the lid. They all fermented out nicely. Check you gravity and see where it is, but I'm guessing you will be fine. There's no way...

Hello All, I have been using the forums for a long time as a lurker since the information found here is indispensable, so I thought it was about time I finally sign up. I have been brewing for about 5 years, and doing all grain brewing for about half that time. I currently brew 10...

Welcome Matt, I too am new to the forum (I've been a long time lurker but just signed up). Based on your screen name, I'm going to assume you're relatively close to me. Maybe we'll see each other at some club meetings or contests sometime.