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So I bought a Johnson analog temperature controller and have used it my last couple batches. While my beer has improved, I have yet to find any sort of definitive answer to my question: What is produced by temperature fluctuations? I know that fermenting in the higher ranges causes greater...

I have a Bayou Classic 3066a turkey fryer and want to get a replacement pot. I remember being told that 7.5 gallons wasn't enough, and ignored it, and now I've seen the light. I've found a 50qt aluminum one for $55 that I like. My only concern is the turkey fryer has a diameter of 13 inches and...

Coffee Stout Boil Size: 6.41g Boil Time: 60 min Grain Bill: 9# Pale Malt 2 Row (UK) .7# Flaked Barley .7# Caramel/Crystal 60L .7# Flaked Oats .5# Chocolate Malt .25# Roasted Barley Coffee: I'm undecided but know I want to cold brew some coffee and add to the bottling bucket. I'm...

So I brewed a Hefeweizen about 6 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I seriously undercarbed the beer. It tastes good but think it would be a lot better if it had more carbonation. What is the best course of action to take to remedy this? Would it be a problem to uncap and drop in one of the Cooper's...

I'm looking for a start up kit for a friend of mine and I'm having trouble finding one that fits exactly what I think he'll want. My first convert! :rockin: I want a kit with a non-bucket primary. Who doesn't like to watch their beer ferment? I personally use glass, but after reading a lot of...

I just ordered (don't physically have it yet) the Johnson Controller and I'm wondering how you insert the probe into the fridge itself. I've read a lot about which one to buy etc. but haven't seen much discussion about how the probe physically goes in. Do you have to drill a hole? Do you have...

So I just finished my first full boil (robust porter) minus the cleaning. I love how much faster the turkey fryer (bayou 3066a) works than my kitchen stove. Luckily I was vigilant with the regulator and only had a tiny boil over. Also used my homemade wort chiller for the first time. Got it down...

I just recently got a Bayou Classic 3066a burner with a 7.5 gallon aluminum pot and decided I would boil some water (6 gallons) to test it out and get some oxidation on the pot before I do a brew. It seems obvious that more gas=faster heating but I'm wondering what is "ideal." I ended up turning...

I'm considering building a wort chiller but debating my options. I can buy 1 50' piece of copper for around $50 or so or 2 20' pieces for about $25 total. I figure the added size is nice, but not enough to sway me. My idea is to make a 40' chiller with a joint in the middle with the two...

So after a lot of reading and studying beer, I've realized I made a "mistake" on my first extract batch: I racked the beer off of the trub after the boil, added water to get to 5 gallons, pitched the yeast and then poured between my pot and bucket to aerate before putting it in the primary. I am...