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Hi all, what is this white stuff on top of the peaches? The beer was made 5 months ago with WL Sour Mix. I'm planning on letting the beer stay on the peaches for a couple of months.

What are the ramifications of conditioning (for months) high gravity and sour beers in the 70 - 75 F range? Thx!

The stand is not for sale, but the rest is... $140.

Hi all, I'm trying to formulate a partigyle batch for this weekend. I'm planning on making a double IPA and a Pale. I've never done a partigyle, so I consulted the web to try to find out how to do the calcs, but have come up with some conflicting info (I think). I plan to batch sparge...

Looking forward to getting my pump and switch off the ground...

I use a BBQ remote thermometer for brewing and it's one of my favorite homebrew gadgets. Its got an audible alarm for temps and timing. What I'm wondering is... Does anyone have advice on how to put it through a kettle wall? The diameter of the probe is a hair over 1/8". I'd rather not use a...

Hi all, I'm planning on using this element: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YU2YS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 With this fitting: http://www.brewershardware.com/TC15F10NPSCOV.html or: http://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-X-1-NPS-Element-Adapter.html or...

Hi all, I'm looking for ideas on putting the HERMS coil in the BK semi-permanently. The advantages: -Coil could be used as a HERMS and immersion chiller. -Only 1 heat source needed (under BK) -Whirlpool would use the same fittings in the BK for HERMS temp stability and cooling...

Hi all, I just received a small amount of Finnish bread yeast that I'm planning on using it in a sahti (thanks Noah!). It looks like Playdoh. It's more like a paste than a liquid. Does anyone know how to brew and harvest this stuff? Do you make a starter first? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm planning an electric brewery that I will mostly be doing 5 gallon batches in with the occasional 10 gallon batch. I have 220v and Auberin 2352 PID. From what I've read on these forums, the 4500W element will work fine for the 10 gal batches. I'm going to be using a two tier, one...

Hi all, Is anyone using Ferment K yeast nutrient (or any other yeast nutrients for that matter) in fermenting beer? Do you add it to sanitized water then to the carboy? When do you add it? The directions that came with mine say to add after 1/3 sugar depletion. Do you see an improvement in...

Hi all, I drew up a schematic for a single tier with three way valves circulating through an immersion chiller for HERMS. If you can't see the pic below (I can't), here's the link to a bigger one (use the magnifying glass and + to zoom in)...

pump: smartpond 300-500 GPH Water Garden Fountain Pond Pump $45 at Lowes (Christmas present to myself) Shop smartpond 300-500 GPH Water Garden Fountain Pond Pump at Lowes.com it’s a 300-500 gph submersible pump. the only trick to connecting the ball lock is the small tube that connects two...

Hi all, Has anyone seen a 2 inch Tri Clamp x 1/2" barb anywhere? Seems like it would be useful to the keggle bottom drainers (sounds so wrong). Thanks!

Hi all. I have a feeling this topic may ruffle some feathers, but i have been searching for info on whether Oxiclean is safe for cleaning fermenters like so many people are doing. Granted, I am not a chemist (by a long shot). I've heard people compare PBW to Oxiclean. I stopped by the...

Howdy. Most (all) of the electric systems that Ive seen have the element in the pot. Does anyone have an example of a system that has the element below kind of like an electric stove top? I plan on doing 3 to 5 gallon batches outside with the BIAB or 3 vessel methods. Thanks!

Hi all. Im looking for some advice on replacing the nylon bag with something, well, less plasticy. Any ideas on stainless mesh bags or natural fiber material? Thanks!

Hello all, I have a hook up that is willing to give me up to 50 pounds of kiwis, but I have no idea what to do with them. I have experience brewing extract beers, but have never considered fruit. I saw some mead recipes, but the major ingredient is honey, and I would really like to use all of...

Hi all, I have been brewing extract recipes for a year or two and am gathering equipment to go to AG. I stumbled on the following MT (thanks Ray!). I'm just not exactly sure what to do with it and what all the couples are for. Here's what I'm thinking (guesses): 1 - 1/2" Half Couple for...

Ive got some rust on the inside of an old keggle. Ive used PBW on it and brought out the elbow grease and a green scrubber. Ive seen some mentions of Bar Keepers friend, but CLR seems to be more available around here. Does anyone have experience with using CLR for this type of thing? Thanks!