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After some different tastes in my last batch, using tap water for brewing, and some reading regarding brewing water, I want to try and start with RO water and build a profile for the next batch. I have a spare RO filter that is new in the box and may as well give it a shot. I downloaded the...

Looking for some bottle filling advice. I typically ferment in a bucket and have a separate bottling bucket with spigot. I have used it for bottling day with a bottle filler, but don't like racking into a separate vessel just for bottling out of concern for oxygenation. I have also bottled...

I want to use a recipe that is defined for a 5 gallon BIAB batch to make a 3 gal BIAB batch. Is it as simple as proportioning each ingredient (fermentables, hops, etc.) appropriately? Namely, take each quantity specified and multiply times 3, then divide by 5? All brew steps and addition...

This may have been covered, somewhere in the 35 pages. I only went through about half of it. Is there a calculation or way to determine which spray nozzle to use based on entry water pressure? My house is about 40psi. I am thinking the 6gph nozzle, but haven't seen anything other than...

Still trying to make the final decision on this kettle. Is there a good reason to have TC ports on the hot side other than the heating element? I like the port configuration that Nmnbrewer has above. The configuration that Spike quoted me also had another port 1.5" from the top. I assume for...

Well, I learned something from that. I thought the whirlpool was typically higher up. Your picture shows the whirlpool and recirc ports capped. Futureproof I guess?

How are you guys handling the sparge? Just pump on top of the bag with the lid off?

Extract brewer. Wanting to switch to BIAB with eBIAB setup. I have seen several nice electric setups, but the question I have is: Is there a 'best' kettle config? For the basics, I want ports in the lower part of the kettle for an electric element, drain port, and temp probe. The top of...

Here is where I landed. Front ports for recirculation, whirlpool, and temp probe. Rear port for element. I still have to punch the lid myself. Spike replied that they cannot do that right now. Am I forgetting anything critical? Thanks

So, 1/2" NPT should be fine except for element?

Thinking about ordering a 15 gal brew kettle from Spike. Need ports for valve, temp sensor, and heating element. I want to use tri-clamp fittings. Can I spec all the ports as 1.5" TC? Thanks

Anyone using an Auber Cube in their eBIAB setup? Looks like a good value. Especially if you can assemble yourself.

Anyone ever used the controller from Brew Control? Looks like similar features for a little less cost.

Do I still need a false bottom if I use a metal basket with the bag?

Up front, I apologize if this is a stupid, newby question, but I want to understand the details. I am in the process of trying to spec out an eBIAB system which will likely include a custom kettle. After reading various posts and articles regarding "re-circulation", I am still not clear on the...

Thanks for the great replies. Have thought about DIY, but, having never drilled a pot before, not sure how easy it is to damage it beyond usability. Also, hadn't thought about the temp probe snagging the bag. I will look around and see what custom (Spike, other) have available.

Wanting to move from extract to BIAB. Needing a bigger kettle. Looking at 15gal kettle for 5gal or so batches. Also, thinking about going electric by adding a heating element to the kettle. Does anyone sell a pre-drilled kettle with two holes down low and, maybe, one higher for a temp probe...

I have a wheat extract recipe that I haven't gotten around to brewing for a few months. I noticed the White Labs Hefeweizen liquid yeast says 'Best By Feb 1 2017' on it. It has been refrigerated since I received it. Do you think I can still use it or is it garbage? Thanks

I have had an IPA in a primary fermenter (plastic pail) for 3 weeks and 2 days. It is a Bell's 2-Hearted clone. Due to my work schedule, I have not been able to get it into a secondary and dry hop as the directions recommend. Should I just dry hop the primary, wait a few days, and bottle...