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  1. J

    Moving CO2 tank outside

    I am contemplating moving the CO2 tank to outside my keezer so that I can monitor my volume more closely. I would like some ideas on how to seal the hole for which I will need to create to run my gas line through. I want it to look nice so I don’t really want to use caulking. Any thoughts?
  2. J

    Braid vs manifold

    I also have a sanke that I can convert to a MT
  3. J

    Braid vs manifold

    Hello all, I’m about to construct a mash tun out of a rectangular cooler and I’m wondering what is going to be more efficient - a braid or a manifold? I am going to recirculate my wort and use a fly sparge method. Thanks
  4. J

    All-Grain Setup

    I already do BIAB and keg my beer.. looking for a bit more
  5. J

    All-Grain Setup

  6. J

    All-Grain Setup

    I am making the move from extract and BIAB to all-grain. Im looking for plans/instructions on building my own setup (HLT & mash tun) instead of buying the kettles to save some money. Any input is appreciated!
  7. J

    American Brown Ale

    Anyone have a good recipe for an American Brown Ale using extract? Thanks!
  8. J

    Pecan Beer

    I'm going to try brewing a pecan brown ale soon and am not sure how to approach adding the pecan flavor. Any tips? Also, what is the best way to remove oils from pecans?? Thanks!
  9. J

    Fruit Beer Lemon-Lime Hefe Weizen

    Regarding the extract recipe, is it ok to start with a 3 gallon boil and top up to 5 or should I use a 5 gallon boil?
  10. J

    Ace Grapefruit Cider clone

    Does anyone have a clone recipe for Ace Grapefruit Cider? My wife loves it.
  11. J

    Kegging cider

    At higher altitudes the gauge reads higher than at sea level. I always add 0.5 PSIG for every 1000 ft above sea level.. My beer has never been overcarbed using this method
  12. J

    Kegging cider

    What elevation and temperature is that?
  13. J

    Kegging cider

    How many volumes of CO2 does everyone use when kegging cider?
  14. J

    Stout Faucet

    Is it necessary to have a stout faucet on my kegerator to keg stouts or will the standard perlick faucet work fine?
  15. J

    Making different starter sizes

    I have read that a starter can be made using a pint of water and 1/2 cup DME. How do you make larger starters? (1-2L)
  16. J

    Conversion for measuring DME??

    Does anyone have a conversion table for measuring out DME?? For example, how many ounces/grams are in 1/2 cup DME? Thanks
  17. J

    Yeast temp before starter

    I'm preparing a starter using a glass vial of white labs American ale yeast. Should I bring this vial up to room temp prior to adding to starter? I was thinking I could immerse the vial in warm water at the temp of fermentation.
  18. J

    Reading Recipes

    I'm using the following recipe for a pumpkin ale and need some help with interpretation. I understand hop additions when reading recipes such as when to add them, but I don't quite understand the grain bill. 1lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60 SRM) 8 oz. Victory Malt (25 SRM) 7lb Light...
  19. J

    Yeast starters and pitch rate

    I'm going to use a yeast starter for my next batch and was doing some research on pitch rates. How can you determine if the starter I made has the appropriate number of cells? For example, the brew I will be making requires 255,937,500,000 cells. How can I make sure that my starter produces...
  20. J

    Pressure keeps creeping up

    I considered that possibility.. I was just uncertain as to how that happened. I'm fairly meticulous when it comes to volumes of co2 based on beer style and temperature
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