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I used the milk crate last night with 5.5 gallons in the fermonster. Worked great. By the way, I really like the fermonster. My buckets will be gathering dust unless I need additional fermenter space.

Hey, thanks for the input. I also ran across a homemade wooden crate design, which would offer a bit better support than my milk crate (crate is too wide). It uses 1x4's and 2x2s on the corners. At a minimum, I think I'll use the milk crate.

I just purchased a 7 gallon fermonster (http://thevintageshop.ca/products/fermonster.html) and am excited to use it for the first time. Given the relatively thin plastic construction, I plan to move it when full with a milk crate, similar to my glass carboys. I'm wondering if anyone does...

Hey, thanks for the info. I think I'll use one of those products when I move up to a more serious kegerator.

Interesting. For the record, I haven't experienced "plastic taste" ever to my knowledge, but then again, I dump off 2 oz or so when the line has been idle for a while, just in case. Gavin, are you making reference to Campden for removal of chlorine/chloramine and the associated phenolic...

So in this forum post (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=60380) much was discussed about various different options for keg lines, to avoid the plastic taste. I am curious: has anyone used silicone (braided or unreinforced) for keg lines? I currently use a picnic tap and a few...

Thanks for doing this,

I purchased a Red Baron capper from NB in 1996. I have used it since, probably bottling an average of 2-3 batches a year without issue.

I am pleased to hear the flavor profile is good. Might be what I am needing for a dark mild or brown ale. With regard to FG, I think the number colors our perceptions as a homebrewer too much (i.e., It finished at 1.020, this is going to be too sweet), rather than using taste as a guide. For...

I unsubscribed from both MW and NB email lists the other day, offering "AB-Inbev Ownership" as my reason for unsubscribing. I figure a person ought to let them know where they went wrong.

Thanks inkbird,

And what about Danstar Manchester ale? They pulled that one at the same time as London.

small is beautiful. I'm glad I have an LHBS now, I'll continue to shop local.

I too have a been thinking of oxidation, after a recent IPA went downhill early. My proposed process is a hybrid of what I have read: 1. Ferment in bucket. Connect hose from fermenter (in place of airlock) onto liquid out side of keg. Connect airlock to gas (in) side of keg. Goal is to...

Casualbrewer - what was your hop schedule?

More options! Per the thread referenced by jddevinn, the MoreBeer 1830S is an SS relief valve with a preset 55 psi spring (can purchase 20 psi spring from morebeer). Might be a good way to go. douglasbarbin, did you reverse the vac valve for use as pressure relief?

schematix - With regard to #2 - the 1/8" MIP size apparently seals with stainless steel - thus the tendency to leak. I am hoping the buna-n (3/8 MIP) seal model would be different, but don't know if anyone has tried it or not. With regard to #3 - the typical mirro weight contains 5-10-15 psi...

Hello. I aim to build a spunding valve, for use with 1-2 5 gallon corny fermenters. I see several options for the pressure control/relief part of the build, and am wondering about experiences with each: 1. A needle valve type, such as the petcock from my old pressure cooker (or a new...

Thanks Nilo. There are a lot of variables related to orange peel! By the way, in reading your recipe #12 it looks like both coriander and orange peel are placed in the boil 10 mins before flameout. Is this correct?

Hello. I am looking to brew this for summer enjoyment. I’m aiming to approximate a clone to Blue Moon. My question is: should I go with fresh orange zest, or dried orange zest (either McCormick or Frontier), and what is the approximate equivalence between the two? Thanks,