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    Moving a full Fermonster

    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...
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    Using silicone for keg lines - avoiding plastic taste

    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...
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    building a spunding valve - options for pressure control?

    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...
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    another method for label removal: washing soda

    For years, I have used an overnight soak in an ammonia solution to remove labels (per Papazian's recommendation). That has worked pretty well, but takes time, and a fair amount of ammonia (and smell). I recently found that washing soda in hot water will soak off the labels in short order...
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    vinegar-steel wool rusty wood finish: speeding up the reaction

    Hello. I recently made three wooden cases per UncleDavid's instructions (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=318788). They look great, thanks to UncleDavid. I was in a bit of a hurry to finish the crates. I prepared the vinegar and steel wool solution. I heated the solution to a...
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    Two Hearted IPA: min/ max aging time?

    Hello. I am looking to brew a THA clone recipe based on the Zymurgy recipe. Looks good. I anticipate transferring to the keg at about 10-14 days, and counterpressure bottling as soon as adequately clear (prob at day 21, with gelatin assistance). This beer will be given away for Christmas...
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    good contest for feedback?

    I have homebrewed for a number of years, but have never had much for feedback, save for feedback from family and friends (and my own unbiased palette....) I figure sending some bottles to a competition would be a way to get some good feedback. Is there a recommended comp. for this purpose...
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    re-engineering a dorm fridge

    Hello. I am thinking (longer term) of a project where the guts of a dorm fridge (compressor, evaporator, condenser) would be reused in a more suitably arranged (and better insulated) cabinet. I think it would need to be a dorm fridge with external condenser, rather than somehow...
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    boiling length and evaporation - effect on DMS removal

    Hello. I recently was digging into the subject of DMS removal, as it is related to evaporation rate, and length of boil. I was hoping a 30 minute boil with larger evap rate would take care of DMS (I do a split boil). Here is an interesting study on the topic...
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    hose braid scratching my mash tun....

    Hello. I have all grain brewed for about 10 years with a 5 gallon bucket mash tun. I have a single length of hose braid connected to vinyl tubing, which runs through the wall of the bucket. The hose braid is clamped onto the tubing with a simple screw type hose clamp. (I got the idea for...
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    adding gelatin to empty keg before transfer

    Hello everyone. I've brewed for about 17 years, but only recently bought kegging supplies. I am bringing a keg to a party, but want to remove sediment first. I currently have chilled beer (34 degrees or so) in a serving keg, following a transfer from a secondary ferm (keg). The...
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    cutting 1.25" hole in pot with dremel?

    Hello. I am researching and planning for a 4500 or 5000 watt electric boil kettle setup. I see that the greenlee punch is the easiest way to get a 1.25" hole for the element. I am wondering if there are other methods that work reasonably well, for a bit less money than the punch. Dremel...
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    Brewferm Lager Yeast?

    I am wondering if anyone has tried this yeast, and how it would compare to wyeast, whitelabs, or dry lager yeasts Haven't seen any substantive reviews to date. Thanks in advance.
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    HLT with water heater element: control

    Hello. I posted something like this on the greenboard, but I thought I would try it here, after seeing all of the good DIY stuff on your site. BTW, I like this forum a lot.... Anyway, what I would like to do is convert a simple kettle, say an AL turkey fryer pot to an HLT which would...
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