Yes definitely use a false bottom in the boil kettle. Hop debris can be a huge problem if not cared for the proper way. Also be sure not to place your ball valves above a drainage hole in the side of the keg. Good luck!!
Post an Ad on Craigslist under "looking for". I posted an Ad looking for a welder and got a dozen inquires by the next day. I met a guy who plasma cut two kegs and welded in 6 couplings for $100 and some homebrew. Good luck!!
I haven't read much of Palmer's literature and I certainly should. I understand his concept of pulling to the bulkhead from the end of a long parallel manifold. This essentially limits the turns the wort has to make before reaching the bulkhead and therefore giving it a direct pull. However...
My MLT (60 quart rectangle Coleman) currently uses a SS braid that makes a full loop from a T joint coming out of my bulkhead. I'm going to start fly sparging and I've noticed my SS braid floating to the top during my mash. The fact that it is floating up is one of my concerns. Recently I've...
I'm wondering if breweries adhere to the ASBC's standard when taking their own measurements. I would assume there has to be some standard amongst brewers, especially in the commercial world. Maybe my best bet is to call a few breweries and ask.
Is there a Industry temperature standard when measuring specific gravity. I realize the varience is minuscule but I'm still interested. The search results are normally too broad. Thanks!!
How long did you hold the above batch in primary and secondary fermentation? I'm guessing there is a need to hold this a bit longer than usual. I'd love to give this a shot. Thanks.
How long did you hold the above batch in primary and secondary fermentation? I'm guessing there is a need to hold this a bit longer than usual. I'd love to give this a shot. Thanks.