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  1. mikehoover

    Cleaning new SS firkin casks

    I just purchased a couple of new stainless steel firkin casks and was wondering if they need some special cleaning regimen for the first time or do the manufactures clean them? Thanks for any suggestions!
  2. mikehoover

    Boiling versus StarSan for starter vessel

    Will StarSan prepare a flask for a yeast starter or must boiling water be used?
  3. mikehoover

    Bru'n Water Kettle additions

    There are a couple of instances in Bru'n Water where it mentions the option of adding minerals to the "kettle" versus the mash. Is this referring to adding to the mash water prior to adding the malts and mashing in, or adding to the HLT when preparing mash and/or sparge water? Thanks!
  4. mikehoover

    DME yeast starter has particles in it

    After boiling a batch of DME for a yeast starter, I noticed that there were particles floating in the wort. It looked as if I had taken it straight from an all-grain boil. The boil pot was clean, the DME was nice and dry and looked good and the water was clear before the boil. I don't use DME...
  5. mikehoover

    Can you really ferment 15.5 gals in a 1/2 BBL Chronical?

    Has anyone who owns a SSBrewTech 1/2 BBL Chronical fermenter fermented 15.5 gals in one? The head space seems to be a bit lacking. I am thinking about buying one but wanted some first hand comments. Thanks!
  6. mikehoover

    Actually ferment 15.5 gals in a 1/2 bbl Chronical?

    Has anyone who owns a SSBrewTech 1/2 BBL Chronical fermenter fermented 15.5 gals in one? The head space seems to be a bit lacking. I am thinking about buying one but wanted some first hand comments. Thanks!
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