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  1. wedge421

    Pennsylvania For Sale: Blichmann BrewEasy Electric 240v Kit - 5 Gallon w/ Blichmann Kettle Kart

    So it has come time for me to sell my Blichmann Breweasy 5gal 240v Electric setup. These are the Gen 1 boil kettles. It has been used maybe 3 times in the last two years. I just dont have time to perfect the process due to work and family life. It also includes the Blichmann BrewEasy...
  2. wedge421

    How To Use The Blichmann AutoSparge Video

    Shot this short video after having some issues with the AutoSparge. Hope it helps someone. Cheers http://youtu.be/QWVFLQeIdfQ
  3. wedge421

    Blichmann BrewEasy Electric brewing system unboxing video

    Here is my first video of many using the new Blichmann BrewEasy electric brewing system. Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PSXNv-ZlBE
  4. wedge421

    PicoBrew Electric BIAB first look

    Just wanted to post this video I made of my first look at the PicoBrew Electric BIAB system that has recently hit the market. I have brewed on it for the first time and thought it was a breeze. Ill be posting my full review and brew day video very soon. Hope this helps...
  5. wedge421

    3 Prong 240 Outlet wiring question

    My old system used a 4 Prong plug and socket. With the new system It is a 3 wire power cord so I needed to change the socket to fit the plug. With the new socket I combined the bare copper and the white together and placed them in the neutral on the socket. This kept causing my 30 amp GFCI...
  6. wedge421

    eBiab Kettle size 15gal or 20gal for 5 gallon batches?

    Im thinking of buying the High Gravity Brewing eBiab setup. By default it comes with a 15 gallon kettle, or you can upgrade to a 20 gallon for $80 more. I will not be doing any 10 gallon batches but some of my 5 gallon batched get pretty big in the gravity. My imperial stout I brew comes in at...
  7. wedge421

    Blichmann Engineering Electric BoilCoil and RIMS Rocket Sneek Peak @ NHC 2013 | Beer

    While at the 2013 National Homebrewers Conference expo we were able to check out some of the newest harsware from Blichamnn Engineering. Pete Fletcher, design engineer for Blichmann, gave us a sneak peek of 2 of their latest products. The BoilCoil and RIMS Rocket are 2 items that will allow...
  8. wedge421

    Dry Brewing Yeast vs. Liquid Brewing Yeast Video

    Hope this video helps some new brewers clear this topic up. Feel free to comment on things I should add to the video as well as questions. Cheers!
  9. wedge421

    Speidel 3.2 gal plastic fermentor has no airlock?

    I am looking to buy one of the Speidel 3.2 gallon plastic fermentors for my 2.5 gallon batches but I just saw on More Beer that the 3.2 gallon version does not have a hole for an airlock?! Because of the small batch is one not needed? Or have people been drilling them out and putting gromets and...
  10. wedge421

    best techniques for a West Coast style ipa

    Im going to be doing a how to video on the best practices for brewing a West Coast ipa. I was thinking, less then 5% crystal malts, add dextrose to dry it out and use the "C" hops for that classic pine taste. Any other ideas?
  11. wedge421

    Had to move my sour and now the pellicle is mostly gone.

    I had to move my 2 month old Tart of Darkness clone from the garage to the basement. It had a pretty thin pellicle on the top of it and after the move I would say 90% of the pellicle is gone with just a few big floating chunks here and there left. Is this going to be a problem? And will the...
  12. wedge421

    How to build a cheap homebrewing fermentor

    Hope this helps! Fermenting bucket for around $10 Use a 1/2" drill bit to drill out a hole place the grommet into the hole. A standard air lock will fit perfectly into one of these lids. US Plastics Buckets - http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=752&parentcatid=687 Bucket...
  13. wedge421

    Beersmith 2 wont let me change water/grist ration

    I am trying to change my water/grist ration to 1.25 in BS v2. I click on the mash step and change it but the change doesnt take and it automatically goes back to 1.568 or something like that. How do I force it to keep the 1.25 rate?
  14. wedge421

    Roselare Blend in my ferm fridge a bad idea?

    Just finished up a stout I added the Wyeast Roselare Blend to. I put it in my ferm fridge to regulate the temps. But now im thinking I should take it out for fear of the wild yeast getting in the fridge and contaminating other beers I ferment in there at a later time. Its in a better bottle. Is...
  15. wedge421

    Top 5 tips to make a good extract beer?

    What would you guys say are the top five tips to make a good batch of extract beer?
  16. wedge421

    Will a heating element fit in the Stout HLT with a HERMS coil?

    Im looking into upgrading my HLT to the 19.8 Gal.Hot Liquor Tank with HERMS Coil & Sight Glass from Stout Tanks. What I cant figure out that is if an electric element will fit in there with all of the other stuff. Anyone have any experience with this? THanks!
  17. wedge421

    Does any company offer an eHERMS kettle?

    Im looking for an already built eHERMS kettle. Basically like the Stouts HERMS HLT but with the spot for the element and probes already installed. Is this to good to be true or does anyone have any info on one?
  18. wedge421

    What should I do with 5 gallons of my Rye Saison?

    I brewed 10 gallons of a rye saison and fermented with WL 3711. I dont want to keg all 10 gallons of it so I was thinking about splitting it up and experimenting with 5 gallons. I was thinking about throwing it on some mangos and seeing what happens. Id like to maybe sour it some how. Just...
  19. wedge421

    Will a Portugese Floor Corker work with 375ml "Vinnie" Bottles?

    Will this: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/review/product/list/id/737/ work on the 375ml Vinnie belgian beer bottles? I want to cork/cage some imp stout in these but I just want to make sure I get all the correct equip to do it. Cheers!
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