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I was seeing temps down to the mid 50's this past winter.... when the wood stove wasn't running of course (not the primary heat source for the house). That's in a un-insulated, concrete block and floor portion of the basement.

True, 2 out of 3 wasn't bad - but that was breaking the 4 month dry spell. Yup, we found the fitting..... on page 156 of McMaster's catalog :mad:

The worst brew day is the one that doesn't happen..... long story short - after 2 completing 2 of 3 batches, we lost the ferrule for the compression fitting for our MLT diptube. Since it was 100+ degrees out, we just decided to seal up the already crushed grain for the 3rd batch and save it for...

Wow, that's the last time I take for granted the word from a PhD who is certified by the Department of Public Health and American Board of Medical Microbiology (someone I work with).... my apologies.

FYI - mice don't have bladders. I'm not saying the mice were running around urinating on your grain, but that's a concern in my industry (very similar processes to brewing - including storage of "mouse food" that is NOT intended for mice).

Disclaimer: I've only used this tap once and don't keep kegs on tap regularly (I don't have dedicated fridge space nor room for a dedicated keezer where I am now). This worked great for me - just dialed the pressure down to like 2 psi (for a 3 gallon keg). The important thing to remember is...

Don't have anything to trade, but might be willing to buy - anymore details? Idea of AA%? Price you might want?

I can't remember the names of restaurants, but definitely get some mofongo - good stuff!! And if you're at all technical (read: engineer, DIYer, or general dork), don't waste your time on the bacardi distillery tour, it's just a museum-like walk - just skip to the end for the 2 free drinks.

Glycol cooled conical - that way when you go underwater I can pick one up for less than a kidney and right arm. All jokes aside, congrats on the new house!! From personal experience, I'll echo brewingmeister and say that you should plan the inaugural brew rather than the inaugural brewing...

I'm in for 2 bags of 2-row.

+1 for kegconnection. I recently ordered a kit from them as well as some miscellaneous stuff - they noticed that some of the stuff wouldn't work together and called me to make sure I ordered the right stuff (I already had other connectors to make it all work, but the double check was nice).

Very nice work, but I think the keezer might be worthless with that sticker on the front :D

+1000.... I certainly wouldn't have the patience to not say "use the search function" over and over.

Isn't the logic of a hot sparge to deactivate (kil) the enzymes that are converting the starches to sugars? If so, the "cold sparging" would be logical for a drier beer, but if you are targeting to have some unfermentables in the wort.... wouldn't the enzymes continue their work until heated...

Ahh yes, the beloved money cup.... although, ours had a shot of 20 year old hiram walker whiskey in it. Well that, and it was hidden amungst 20 other cups (yes, the money cup only came out for 21 cup beer pong - clearly a not-so-smart idea).

What QD are you using?? We've had a similar problem, but different stage in brewing - lautering. We HAD the QD with check valves built in. Everything hooked up and running water no problem.... as soon as the wort hit them, they clogged. We even tried lautering first "by hand" (draining...

Doesn't it depend on how much you've been drinking??

I gave up drinking on weekdays for lent. Never have I wanted a homebrew, micro brew.... even BMC on a random Tuesday.

I recently relocated from "upstate" NY (not too far from Wappingers Falls) to just outside Baltimore, MD. Never thought I'd see this: http://goldensnowglobe.com/current-top-10-snowiest-cities/ Fortunately, we're supposed to see less than 10" out of the next few storms....

Was anyone else reminded of BMC when drinking this? I've enjoyed all other SN products, but this one fell short on my palette.