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How did this every turn out? I've been looking for feedback from people who have used the TOP with HERMS...

Well they emailed me back within a couple hours. Not bad for a Friday night. Apparently this can happen if the gaskets are dry. Mine were. Others may have known this detail but I did not. For shame. Let's just say that SS Brew Tech is making it all right with the world. That is exceptional...

Got two today and all looks good; however, see the pic. The gaskets felt a bit too snug on the racking arm and sure enough one ripped. Annoyed. Anyone experienced this? I'm sure it is an easy resolution for the product going forward but I don't want to keep dealing with it...

I also went for it and two should be here Friday as well. Can't believe it as these things seem so hard to get. Thanks to disney7 and pennengr for the boost of confidence. Disney7 I'd be very interested as to how cold crashing goes.

Much appreciated. I'll take that advice.

where does an American amber fit into the primer? 9# 2 Row 1 1/2# Crystal 60 9.3 oz Carapils 8 oz Munich 10 .9 oz Roasted Barley (.5% of grist to add a bit of color) 1.053 OG 36.6 IBUs 12.3 SRM This is for a 5 gal batch with RO water.

Anyone that pre-ordered via Keg Outlet received updates or has experience from the last "batch" that was sent out? I'd like to order through them, but would like to know more of what I'm getting myself into first.

Could you elaborate about potential bugs in the chamber? I use a freezer and - while i certainly keep the thing clean - I have thought because the carboys are protected from air getting in, I need not be as paranoid?

You mention a pump, yes? I also have been currently dealing with a few bad batches - first time ever - and it has had me just as frustrated. My thought was that I recently started to use a pump to recirculate during the chilling process. I start 15 min before the end of the boil. Kettle - Pump -...

AJ, sorry to bug you on multiple threads, but would a 10 gal blonde ale also benefit from this simplistic approach of 1 tsp CaC12 and 1 tsp gypsum and acid malt around 1% (all distilled water)?

So either 8 oz of acid malt or 5ml of lactic acid should do the trick?

Your water primer is, as it's been said, beyond helpful. I'm going to hit you with the nuts and bolts and just wanted to see if i'm on track…and yes I'm one of those who is taking the advice of the KISS method...

What about a dishwasher? Any reason this would not work?