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Happy holidays all - first go at a small batch Sarah Hughes DRM...

FWIW - I use 2 methods for a blow off tube - in a 5 batch with similar FV (plastic though) - one is the orange cap, the other is a normal universal #10 stopper opened up for a large silicone tube. However, when I use the orange cap, it's on the large "vertical outlet" - for volume output. Duct...

Anvil has various % discounts on all-in-one's, kettles, fermenters, etc.

FYI - good choice: steam condenser is the answer. Moved from outside propane to an all-in-one, then to the basement for consolidation of materials. First couple brews downstairs had water condensing/dripping from the air ducts - windows were open, added fans, added exhaust duct, bigger fans...

Ok, late to the party, stuggled with accurate readings on my current meter - time to upgrade! Pls & thx.

To the OP / Steve: the Homebrewers of Peoria (IL) meet monthly at W.E. Sullivan’s (Peoria Heights) the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Food & craft beer (on tap) both good. You are welcome to join in - there is an abundance of brewing knowledge available.

Old thread .... but... FYI: HomeBrewers of Peoria (IL) meet the 2nd Wed of the month at W.E. Sullivan's, Peoria Heights at 6:30pm.

Have inkbirds controlling keezer & fermentation 'fridge. Sure - I'll go for one, thx. FYI - rec'd the New Thermo-probe - pretty neat! I like the IR reader and the on screen temp listings by cooking type. Planning to smoke a pork shoulder over the weekend - have other direct temp devices for...

Two things work for me on mine - 1.) a product called "Damp Rid" - comes in a reusable vented container and has a baffle to allow condensation to drop into the bottom of the container; 2.) a 120mm computer fan (as above) and 12vdc adapter (any dc PC fan will work, this was an extra I had at the...

Easy way to clean the FV (assuming a similar described FV) - after rinsing, add 1/2 ~ 1 gal warm H20, add appropriate cleaner (PBW, One step, etc), add a small wash cloth (or microfiber) & a stopper. Invert the FV holding the stopper to "restrain the release", and swirl the contents. The wash...

Ah... the OP was Rockford, IOWA

Wow - Bobby - really nice work on that setup!

Been reading that Wahl & H.. text book (above) - it's an early version of the Machinery's Handbook ++

BrewSJ: Good find - did a search - found that title on google play store books - through the first "chapters", it's basic math & tables. This screenshot of malting. A real interesting read! Thx

Way kool - go for it. Have relation in "Chuck town", "Mrble rock", Rudd, etc., anyway, as the locals say it. Settlers were Euro origin, so maybe a lager, but lack of real temperature control might say an ale - maybe coordinated hops & sprouts delivery from Euro to get started - will ask...

Knightshade - looking good! A better choice of the day (until work catches up...). Finished my "snowstorm wheat" and krausen is cranking! stay warm folks - ugly outside here.

As above - well put by lumpher: sanitation (cleaner, rinse if needed per cleaner specs, and starsan)!, start with documented easy recipes, and write down step by step what you did. It helps to be able to refer to what went well and in case there are future revisions needed in process. The thing...

A simple AG "snowstorm wheat" - Treated RO h2O, pilsner/wheat with Hall/Mitt and US-05. Have the Anvil in mash mode now, steam condenser standing by. Plan to finish by noon and .... probably be blowing snow in the afternoon (location - mid state IL). Then: relax & enjoy that homebrew ... take...

DMS - the secret, if one could call it, is keeping the cooling spray water less than 140F. After multiple brews using the steam condenser (Steam Slayer) on my Anvil - no stink. I'm doing recirc from a bucket & pump with the 9 gph sprayer. My recirc water stays below 125F by adding a frozen ice...

Ok - after propane, I invested in an Anvil for inside brewing. Tried all sorts of exhaust methods. Drip, drip, drip. As others above said: steam condenser. Buy it complete from Bobby, or go buy parts. Go find the youtube by "short circuited brewing" and watch the demo. Just do it - it works! (A...