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    Illinois 10 gallon bayou classic kettle

    $40 plus shipping, kettle doesn’t have lid or ball valve
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    Illinois 16 gallon Bayou Classic kettle

    I have a bayou classic kettle for sale. Can be used as HLT or Boil kettle. The kettle includes the following: 1. Blichmann adjustable thermometer 2. 2.5” Thermowell 3. 1/2” ball valve 4. 9/16 hole for recirculation or whirlpool. I was using a spin cycle from brewhardware.com 5. 1 5/8” hole...
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    BIAB kettle

    I’m in the process of building an EBIAB system. As of right now, all I brewed are 5 gallon batches. Eventually I will move up to 10 gallon batches in the near future. I’m planning on purchasing a 20 gallon Spike kettle. My question is. Is a 20 gallon kettle too big for 5 gallon batches? I want...
  4. J

    Greenlee punches various sizes

    Looking to rent or purchase the following sizes 9/16, 13/16 and 1 5/8 knockout punches.
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    Blinchmann beer gun

    I want to purchase a beer gun and I use sanke kegs in my kegerator. Is it possible to use the gun with this type of set up? Would someone kindly share how they do it? I kind have an idea but just want to make sure before I make the purchase. Thanks!!!!
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    Where to store bottles

    Tomorrow I’m going to keg 4 gallons and bottle one gallon. I always cold crash my beers. According to Brewersfriend, I’m to use 0.3 oz of corn sugar with the beer temp being at 35 degrees. My question is once I bottle the beer, do I store the bottles in the fridge or in the basement at 68...
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    How much water for yeast starter

    I’m making yeast starter the the porter I’m going to brew on Sunday. Just realized I only have 5.7 oz of DME. Can I still make a starter with this amount of DME? How much water would I need?
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    Hop spider too short

    I have an 11 inch hop spider and it barely reaches the wort. Can I set it on the bottom of the kettle? It will be directly on the flame, I do not have any type of false bottom. I will be using a plate chiller and my concern is the trub going there the plate chiller. I do not have option to...
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    Water chemistry

    I want to start playing around with the water chemistry. For those who live in Joliet. Does anyone know the water profile for Joliet, Illinois?
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    Multiple carboys in fermenting chamber

    I have a 7.0 cubic freezer as a fermenting chamber. Can I ferment two carboys at the same time? Being different beers. I have one temperature control. Thanks!
  11. J

    Raspberry pints

    I’m interested in installing it on my 3 tap kegerator. What version of raspberry pi do I use? Any help and additional information will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
  12. J

    Greenlee knockout punch

    Looking for a 13/16 punch. I’ll purchase or rent from you.
  13. J

    KegKing MKII

    I’m in the process of building my electric brewery. Working on my kegs and just order the components for the control panel. I have one KegKing MKII pump that I purchased from my buddy but haven’t used it. My question should I buy another one to complete the set? Are they sufficient pumps for a...
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    Illinois Updated brewing gear for sale

    Blinchmann sparge arm $40 plus shipping Rotating sparge arm $35 plus shipping 15 gallon bayou classic with weldless ball valve, weldless Blinchmann angle thermometer, weldless 4” thermowell, 3/8 x 25 heat exchanger and 4500 watt heating element with a three prong dryer outlet. $245...
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    Ebiab kettle build

    I’m in the process of putting together my kettle. I purchase a 16 gallon bayou classic with the element already installed. The element sits about three inches from the bottom. I’m looking for a basket and I found one but it’s going to be .25” above the element. Is that too close to the element...
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    Recirculating port

    I’m currently by EBIAB kettle and I want to a recirculating port on the lid. Just looking for ideas on what you guys did. What sort of spray nozzle to use? Please post your pics. Thanks!
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    Illinois Brewing gear for sale

    Selling a few items: Regulator $30 plus shipping Beer filtration kit with four new filters $30 plus shipping Blinchmann sparge arm $40 plus shipping Locline with extension $25 plus shipping Rotating sparge arm $35 plus shipping Cereal Killer grain mill, no handle $65 plus...
  18. J

    Illinois 16 gallon electric pot

    Selling my 16 gallon electric bayou classic pot comes with ball valve, brewmometer, heating element, 3" long thermowell with 1/2" diameter so you can install the RTD sensor, and a heat exchanger installed on the lid. Heating element is run by a three prong dryer power cord. Asking $225, would...
  19. J

    Illinois CO2 regulator

    CO2 regulator, $40 plus shipping
  20. J

    Illinois Wort chiller

    Wort chiller 50" x 1/2" diameter. $50 plus shipping
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