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My wife bought me a couple of very nice Chicago Bears tap handles. Problem is when I open my keezer lid it hits the handles and even on one enough to start the flow of beer. So they have been off for a while but then I saw a fitting "angler" made just for this issue and ordered them. So excited...

I remember many years ago seeing some making such a device using an inexpensive ice cream maker.

My InkBird works well for controlling fermentation temperatures and controlling them through my phone. What I struggle to understand is how to get the best use out of the temperature trend diagram (graphing). I've been using it on a brew for a week now and the temperature scale on the "Y" axis...

Ha - I had just the opposite experience yesterday. I did a 4-step temperature mash on a German Alt. My pre-boil gravity was higher than expected giving me a 91% mash efficiency. Was so excited that maybe the step mash did this until my OG was only two points above the pre-boil and one point...

Brewed a German Alt today and was strange my pre-boil gravity got me all excited - 90.8% mash eff.. But, then my OG only changed by two points. Point above my target. Why the high pre-boil? I double checked my measurement and used my 155F calibrated hydrometer? Need to mix wort more? I've been...

For many years 0.040" (credit card thickness) has been used by many. That is what I used on the AF until I bought a bag. I am at 0.032" for the past couple brews and my try 0.030" on the next brew. Especially since you have purchased a mill, I highly suggest you purchase a bag. There is "The...

I have seen Anvil recommend couple dabs of food safe silicone sealant/adhesive.

I use a false bottom but am rethinking it. I see many are not using one and have no issues with heat affecting the bag. May try this next brew.

Nice update - sounds like you are getting the system/software dialed in. Is your new mill tow or three roller? - Thanks

Looks like a great deal.

That is huge! I just ordered 5 yards of garden mix. I made these four 6' square boxes that surround a round one. They are pretty tall to keep out the rabbits. The plants grow well in the mix but it decomposes quicker than I thought it would. I'm in the Chicago area and have a while before I...

Yes - get yourself a mill you will never regret it.

I really like using the AF compared to a kettle/tun. I have seen this posted before but if you have a big grain bill why not account for lower efficiency in your grain bill?

Im in. Nice timer features! Would like to try one of these out.

@Bishop9.5 No problem - I purchased them through Amazon but believe they can be purchased directly from the supplier BrewingAmerica. This is the kit for 60F: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001X27L9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and 155F hydrometer: Amazon.com I see the...

When I used a refractometer I always felt the need to take 2-4 readings to have confidence in the number. With two hydrometers calibrated at different temperatures - one reading and I'm done. The brewers set I bought doesn't require much liquid to take a reading either.

What are you using to measure gravity? Not too long ago I purchased a set of brewing hydrometers and one is calibrated to 155F. This makes gravity readings a no brainer.

From what I have heard the temperature probe is calibrated for the center of the mash pipe at mash temperature. So it is not unusual for the boil to not match 212F.

Just wondering, if you love data, do you have a Tilt? I'm thinking of getting one.

Looking for a replacement for my aged BarleyCrusher. I see MoreBeer has two 3-roller mills I'm looking at - the Malt Muncher and Mighty Mill. The hopper seems larger on the Malt Muncher and has steel rollers. The Mighty Mill has SS rollers and geared top rollers. From reading about the 3-roller...