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I honestly couldn't tell maple syrup had been used to prime the beer I tried. As RPh Guy said, the amount is too small to really add some flavour, although molasses in an English Ale can add a bit of flavour.

What kind of alternative sugars are you thinking of? Dextrose is what is usually recommended, but I have been using table sugar for years with great results. I have also used DME with good results, though I did find it took longer for the beer to carbonate with it. I have tasted beers primed...

I have noticed this too, I worked hard to up my efficiency, but doing so seemed to make my beer lose some of the dimension of flavour. I now keep my efficiency at 75%, as this seems to me to be the best balance of efficiency and taste.

I use these buckets from Home Depot. The lid costs a few bucks more or you can top it with a gamma seal lid. Either way they work well https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.19l5-gallon---white-food-approved-bucket.1000784675.html

Though it may seem counter-intuitive, over tightening on a bulkhead can cause it to leak. Try backing things off a bit and see if that helps.

I am curious to know which induction cooktop you use, and how long does it take to bring your wort to a boil (assuming 5 gallon batches)

Canada here. Would use it to monitor the environment in my beer/wine cellar

Solo brewer here too. I like to get started about 6am Sunday mornings ( the only time I ever voluntarily get up early ), I enjoy the peace and quiet and the only other person up at that time is my dog. On a quick brew day I can be done by 10am

If you are not into electrical DIY, then the Inkbird 308 is probably one of the least expensive temp controllers around. Dual stage ( can handle cooling and heating ) for about $35 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011296704/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I just picked up 120+ Grolsch bottles for $15.

Look again. The name is Bernzomatic (as in they sell stuff that burns). https://www.bernzomatic.com/

Another vote for direct vent. Not only will it help deal with the moisture, but it will also help to dump some of the heat your brewery produces as well.

I Store mine in wooden cases that I made. I got a lot of free wood from work so I used it to make some cases. This is them before gluing up and having the bottom in or the hand holes cut.

I use the method shown in the video to store my hops. The pump is cheap if you don't already have one, but if you do (like I did) then the method is essentially free. Mason jars in all sizes are easily found at garage sales, and the quart size will hold a pound of pellet hops. The only thing...

A little more info might help with an answer. Why are you looking to dilute the wort? Are you brewing extract and doing partial boils? If I had the choice, I would tend to want to add the water pre-boil, if only to make sure the water addition was sanitized. You can, of course, boil, cool and...

Canada here. Use it for fermentation in our cold winters

Maisie Williams.

I have had good luck with English bitters fermented in the 68-70 degree range, in warmer months a saison would work too.

Depending on the gravity of your beer and the fermentation temp, it could be that your beer is almost done. A hydrometer reading will let you know what is going on.

A bit of an old thread, but I just built a stirplate with this controller and it was so easy and it works great. I bought the controller on ebay for about $5, and the rest of the parts I had lying around...