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Hi, Just made a 5L starter using 4 packages of WLP 838 Purepitch. Did so because I'm brewing 15 gallons with OG of 1050. Brewers friend and Beersmith said that was what it took. But White Labs claim on the pakage that one purepitch in a 6L starter would be enough. What are your thoughts on...

Hi, I have a Chapman like mash tun and I'm looking for Fly sparge arm. I really like the SS Brewtech arm, but I'm sure it won't work out of the box with my MT. Anyone that has mounted that arm on a non SS Brewtech kettle or would have an idea on how to? Thanks /Kim

Hi there, I'd like to begin using Co2 when cold crashing in order to avoid "suckback". I use SS Brew Tech Chronicals. How do you guys do it? Do you leave the Co2 on or just give it a 3 PSI pressure at the beginning that will last for the entire cold crash? /Kim

Hi there, What temperature do you set your glycol to when chilling for cold crashing your SS Chronicals? In my latest batch I went down to 10F only to realize I got ice around the chilling coils. I'm having trouble getting my ½ BBL fermenters reaching 30F. For the most part I settle with...

Hello, Is this a direct screw on to a 1.5 TC valve...

Hi there, In my pursuit for something similar to the Schlenkerla smokiness I was wondering if anyone knows what strain they use for their Märzen? Are they using the same strain for the rest of the range, apart from their Weizen? Also, what lager yeast do you think would express smoked malt...

Hi there, I'd like to minimize my O2 pickup when kegging from a SS Brewtech Conical. Thinking about employing the following scheme: 1. Purge the sanitized keg with Co2 through the OUT post while having a Spunding valve set on the IN post with a setting of 2 PSI. 2. Purge head space in...

Hi, Has anyone tried both of these malts? Weyermann I know very well and I find it very mellow. How does the Belgian CHÂTEAU SMOKED compare to it? http://www.castlemalting.com/CastleMaltingMaltSpecification.asp?Command=QualityParameters2&SpecificationID=217&CropYear=2012&Language=English...

Hi there, Any of you that are repitching the Saflager W-34/70? Is it a good candidate for it? How many generations have you done before it starts degrading? Thanks /Kim

Hi there, I've done a handful of fermentations in the SS Brew Tech ½ Bbl Conical. But none of them dry hopped. The IPA currently fermenting needs it though. About 600 gram for 60L. I'm very much in doubt whether it would be ok to dump the pellets right in or stick to what I would normally...

While waiting for my local SS Brew Tech retailer to restock the BME Blow Off Cane, I was thinking that it lacks an attachment directly on the cane in stead of the tube and bucket solution. Like commercial conicals sometimes have. Anyone has an idea what they are called and even better an idea on...

Hi there, So I'd like to retrofit the BME Chiller coil in my 1st generation ½ bbl Chronical. The coil is not listed on SS website and communication with support made it clear it wont be put on for sale. This one looks the part though...

Hi, I have cleared many beers with gelatin. While it works great, it also extends carbonation time in bottles. Since I'm in a hurry getting my latest batch of Pilsner ready, I'm considering adding Bottle condition yeast. Something like Safbrew F-2. Will the beer still be clear after it's...

Hi, I have a BrewTech ½ Barrel Chronical and the FTSS system. I would like combine the FTSS system with a beer cooler like the one Brewha sells: https://brewhaequipment.com/blogs/brewinfo/37593281-overview-of-the-water-beer-and-wort-chiller Does anyone have experience with such a...

Hi there, I've bought the FTSS Temp Control system for my Half Barrel Chronical. If I set the pump to 12°C (53.6°F) the pump runs fine until that temp is reached and stops. But when the temperature starts to rise again, it doesn't restart. Did I miss something in the setup? Thanks /Kim

Hi, I've just started kegging and I have a question. I siphon my beer to my corny kegs and would like to get rid of any oxygen after it's filled. Should I add Co2 through the in or out valve? Thanks /Kim

Hi there, I'd like to try out some of the new(er) hop variety's. Was thinking these hop combinations for flavour/aroma (late additions/dry hopping). Lemondrop/Eldorado IPA EQUINOX/Palisade Saison Summer/Ahtanum APA Rakau/Lemondrop APA Anyone tried these combinations in own brews or i...

Hi, I'm currently fermenting a Rauchbier with Wyeast 2124 and while I do have the capacity to ferment around 50 - 55, I do not have the capacity to lager it on the tank. Therefore I was thing about lagering on mini kegs and bottles. Should I bottle condition it at room temperature and wait 3...