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Well, I had a hefe that the Munich yeast was for, so I decided to just go ahead and brew the hefe instead even tho I had my heart set on the Kolsch. I’d rather just get the right yeast and do it right. Thanks again for the advice!!!!

Thanks everyone, I’ll stick with the US-05!!!

I ordered an all grain kit from MoreBeer and since one of their options for yeast was US-05, I declined to order yeast since I had some on hand. I’m now at brew day and read some comments that US-05 will make a Kolsch taste pretty much like a blonde ale (which is ok but not preferable). I have...

Man, I think that’s exactly what I need! TYSM! Never realized there’s so much variation. I dove head first into kegging and it’s been a real headache

I bought three used kegs along with a bunch of used brewing equipment. When I started cleaning/sanitizing the new kegs, I didn’t pay much attention to the poppet valves, assuming (incorrectly I now realize) that they were all the same. After a lot of cussing and frustration I now realize they...

That’s what it is, but I bought it all used and the longer silicone tube wasn’t with it. I guess this was what they were using to recirculate the wort during mashing

One more question. I didn’t have the long hose that’s supposed to be attached to the recirculating arm that lays on top of the grain bed during the mash. I do have this short hose attached to an aerator that looks like it was being used in its place. This should work, no?

I checked those videos out and think I have the answer to my questions. Apparently my unit is 1st gen, but other than the controller, it appears the same as the later units. Thanks for the help, hopefully get to my first all grain brew after the holidays

Hey Mac, it’s just a grainfather t500 unit according to the label

It’s used only for brewing and there’s a heat temp button as well as a mash/boil button

Thanks! I live in the middle of nowhere, so LHBS is out for me, but appreciate the info!

Finally figured out that my tap water was the culprit to my underwhelming brews and have switched to distilled water which made a vast improvement. Trying to play with Brewfather and water profiles. Just wondering where to get the minerals to add, and if anyone had any suggestions about doing...

Bought a used T500 that I’ve brewed a few extract kits with. I’m ready to step up to all grain but feeling a little overwhelmed and would like to see some YouTube videos to get ready but all the videos are with newer units. I realize this isn’t a big deal, it’s same process, but was wondering...

Thanks everyone for the help!

I just floated my very first kegged homebrew which was an extract kit Saison which I fermented and served from the same keg with a floating dip tube (it’s the first one I’ve ever brewed that I couldn’t wait to get a refill!). I opened it up and there was surprisingly very little yeast cake or...