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That's probable because you've never seen an aluminum keg. Some Kegs have a polished finish and others are dull (very aluminum pot like look). If it is a modern, domestic 15.5 gallon Sanke keg, I can 99.9% guarantee that it's made of Stainless Steel. There were some Aluminum Kegs back in the...

Not sure I understand what you've written here, is your Turkey Fryer Stainless (the SS) and you also have a keggle? That means both are stainless steel (it would have to be a very old keg to be made of Aluminum). Keyth

Yeah, I'm in a very target rich environment at the moment. Not sure what your space limitations are, but I've seen some neat builds where the builders just build an insulated chamber (double chamber in fact) and attached the whole mini fridge, sans door, to one end and used a computer fan to...

If you want to try your hand at repairing it, repair it. Just go in expecting to fail and needing to replace it anyway. ~$50 repair \$50 replacement = $100.00 What's it worth to you to do it yourself? Not every decision needs to be strictly financial(as long as you know what the financial...

There are opinions across the spectrum on this (and anything else related to the subject of homebrewing). I agree to a point with the person you've quoted. If your sanitation practices are sound the potential for infection are negligible and shouldn't in and of it self be the determining...

Things like this are going to happen, if you don't already have the means to test your mash for conversion, read up on that (a little iodine mixed with a sample will let you know), if the high temp partially denatured your mash, you can simply extend the length of your mash to compensate. Also...

Whatever the efficiency of your setup is, consistency is the goal. Once you know the efficiency of your setup, you adjust your recipes accordingly (reduce your grain bill) in order to hit your target gravities. Keyth

You want to visit bbq-brethren dot com for this one...great forum (think homebrewtalk for BBQ~home built smokers). A quick search there will answer your question. I made a UDS from threads there (moved since and need to make another one ;) ). Keyth

It's so funny, I grew up with Moxie in Southern Maine as well...at the time it was bottled in Georgia (believe it still is). I moved to the DC area and had to travel to Georgia on business often...thought great, I'll be able to get Moxie...nope, they made it there but you you couldn't find it...

Not stupid, you know the old addage; "The only stupid question is the one that goes un-asked." Some people's writing styles are just more acerbic than others. Keep asking questions. Keyth

If you use an immersion chiller it keeps it from crushing the bazooka screen. Keyth

It's a matter of logistics and economics, most extract kits make 5 gallon batches. Brewing equipment capable of making 5 gallon batches is relatively inexpensive, the same for fermentation vessels. Most people start out homebrewing this way (and are happy staying at this volume). Standard...

Going AG is well within your stated budget. Based on your posts (wanting to brew inside, willingness to invest sweat equity, DIY, interest in automation, pumps) you should read up on some of the electic keggles that have been built by members here (they use the heating elements out of hot water...

It all depends on volume, pressure, and time. Do a search for force carbing, there are two basic ways to do it, fast and furious or low and slow. The basics of fast and furious is to charge a 5 gallon Cornelius keg at 30psi for 24~30 hours, then lower the regulator to serving pressure and...

Follow this thread, the OP just received his (but at this point hasn't had a chance to take it for a spin). I just purchased one of their 62 quart stock pots and added a ball valve\screen myself and saved almost $200.00 (my understanding is these are heavier duty and of course come with a lot...

How about a picture of the the sink\faucet, we might be able to make some useful suggestions with a little more info. There are all kinds of less than elegant, but perfectly effective ways to couple a sink faucet to an immersion chiller (assuming you need a 100% zero alteration\ completely...

No worries. Lack of carbonation will often result in the watered-down taste. Keyth

Nothing wrong with that kit, but for the money you can do better, if you're willing to do a little shopping\scrounging. Start with the very basics; LP Burner (brewing outside, electric heat source if you're brewing indoors), brew kettle big enough to do full boil (36 quart minimum, 60+ quart...

Ah, I don't think so, the white plate is definitely part of the cooling (freezing actually) side, but so are those coils. the heat exchanger is part of the condenser assembly shown once in the rectangular foam block. Keyth

Very nice, making stuff is always more rewarding. Wouldn't it be better if the coils where taped onto the inside surface of the insulation? Let us know how it works for you. Brew on, Keyth