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I was getting ready to brew tomorrow, last step being water. I entered everything into Bru'n Water but can't get the PH up to where I want. Calculated Mash PH 5.2. For Black beers, should be closer to 5.4 for smoother Roast. I'm using BIAB, 8.2 gallons distilled water. I took a look at...

Instead of reviving my old thread, I'll start a new one. Old Thread: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=401345 Well, I purchased the mill way back in 2011. From the start, I had the idea of the garage door opener. There always seemed to be something getting between me and...

It's that time of the year again when the peeps are plentiful. I recall seeing a peep beer recipe, I think a peep cream ale, last year. Anyone know the one I'm talking about? Google has let me down.

I searched the forum for someone who posted this same problem, but didn't find one. So here it goes. I'm installing faucets for the first time. I placed the faucets on the shank and noticed that the two levers are not in the same position (see pictures). I took them both out to verify the...

Hi All, I'm starting to brew a couple recipes for a second or third time. How does everyone keep track of changes or variations they make to the recipe? Do you create a duplicate/new recipe with the date or just make notes in the "notes" or tasting section. I'm currently using BrewTarget...

I have 2 picnic taps that I currently use with my kegerator. I've noticed after about 2 weeks, there becomes a bitterness in the middle, which is not pleasant, even in an IPA. All I have to do is run some starsan through the line and it is gone again, so obviously it is some bug growing in the...

I just bought the ingredients for an American Wheat, which I plan on splitting into thirds - plain, cherry and peach. 6.5 gallon batch 8 lbs 2-Row 5 lbs Wheat malt 2 lbs flaked wheat 1 lb carapils 1.25 oz Tettnanger @ 60 min .75 oz Tettnanger @ 2 min WLP320 American Hefe yeast Single...

I bought a MM2 two weeks ago and now have the job of building a hopper/stand and motorizing it. I'm not so keen on the idea of a 1725rpm motor with a 12inch pulley on it. I'd prefer something more compact. I haven't found a whole lot of information on using a garage door opener to power a...

Does anyone know off hand, or can check quick, on what side wrench you need for the swivel nuts? http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/1-4-barbed-swivel-nut.html I have a $5 reward certificate that expires today from Sears. Figured might as well get a free wrench to keep in my brewing...

I was at Lowes today, and stopped by the mini-fridges. I think I found the perfect fridge, just curious with anyone has used it or looked at it too... Frigidaire 4.4 cf Model LFPH44M4LM $200...

Ball lock kegs for $40! http://www.midwestsupplies.com/5-gallon-reconditioned-ball-lock-soda-keg.html

I did a quick search and didn't come up with anything. Does anyone use their temp controller for both heating and cooling? Has anyone modified the controller by adding a switch to short/open the jumper? I have an insulated box that can fit my 1 carboy or keg. I've been using the temp...

Well, I built my electric system this summer and finally used it for it's real purpose. I did my first BIAB yesterday. The only problem is I did not auto tune the PID or calibrate it before starting. After leaving the PID set to 153, I kept seeing the Temp rise to almost 170 on the PID...

Since I'm getting a keg soon, I think it would be fun to meter how much we've poured. This was discussed a little in Arduino based monitor system. Below is a list of the sensors people listed in the the Arduino monitor, and one I found. I wanted to start with the sensor, then decide on the...

I'm curious if anyone else has done the True Beer brand American Wheat kit? I received this from the in-laws for my birthday over a year ago. Instructions at http://www.winemakersdepot.com/American-Wheat-Beer-Kit-Instructions-True-Brew-W46C143.aspx I noticed this is only a 20-30 minute boil...

Should I be worried? I brewed the Northern Brewer American Amber kit with 1056 yeast. I brewed it on Sunday, checked on it on Tuesday and it was bubbling away at about 80F. I added 2 half gallons of ice to the fermentation box. When I checked it again Wednesday, we were down at 66F. Since...