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I had my first bottle and it was really good - not as funky as the Noel, but definitely a smoother funk. Going to cellar and check out every few weeks.

Thanks for the feedback...I am looking for that "funk" the saison should give and was planning on adding 2 lbs of Orange Blossom Honey + some additional hops to a) bring back some of the sweetness/citrus and b) the hops should keep it more "beery"

I am getting ready to start a holiday batch - based on Midwest Supplies Holiday Ale. Looking for something a little more "funky" and was planning on adding some late addition chocolate and orange peel - and couple this with the Wyeast French Saison yeast. Am I treading in deep waters here? Or...

I just picked up my second case of Jolly Pumpkin - after loving the Noel de Calabaza last Christmas time. Still have two bottles of that in my cellar - with a batch date of May 2010. Question I have now - is that the case I picked up last night is Bam Noire (August 2010 batch). The store...

Rockwell just released a new small, low-cost controller - the Micro800 series. Check it out at http://www.ab.com/en/epub/catalogs/12762/2181376/2416247/10769738/10770113/print.html I work for AB - and am actually considering one of these for my upcoming build. A PLC offers a ton of...

Yes - I learned alot during this process. Unfortunately, an expensive lesson to learn - not to mention the level of frustration. I tried to work this out - he tried as well, but consistently failed to execute his end of the bargain in a timely manner. I really do not want to expose him -...

Ok folks...here I am a month later and my situation is still not resolved! We appeared to have an agreement which essentially provided me with three new kegs and all new fittings; in addition to the Blichmann Hinged Thermometers, Lids, False Bottoms, etc...plus I was refunded back $450. In all...

Well - we were making some progress and he has been pretty receptive to trying to work this out. However, it's now two months since I ordered the kegs and I have yet to brew a drop with the kegs. At this point I am asking for a 100% refund - and I will start from scratch with a local welder...

Absolutely! He has actually been very receptive to working this out...so I feel more comfortable now after seeing some of his other work which is actually very impressive. I provided a list of items to clarify and he said he would be able to accomodate them all.

I was contemplating the Blichmann vs. Kegs - but feel (after quite a bit of research) that the Kegs are better suited, more flexible, and better value... I checked with Sabco again on the three kegs and (with the heater element ports) - it will likely be around $2,000 for the three kegs...

I think they are legit kegs (brand new actually), but he tells me a little bit ago (via email after several attempts in contacting him) that he did not actually do the welds. One of his workers did the welding...argh... So - he offered to refund me $200 or ship them back to him (on his dime)...

I am going to give him a chance to make this right at this point...and I am asking for a full refund on all three kegs. Now that I am better informed (thanks to the folks who have offered feedback) - I will know what to look for and what is more appropriate to pay. The guy I bought these...

Kladue: Is this something which needs (or should) be done with any new keg?

My dad and I are going to build the stand. He was a certified welder (back in the day), but did not feel comfortable doing the SS as he did not have experience in doing so. Bobby_M: Way too much paid for the quality? Or way too much money paid for three kegs, period? I have the $ aside for...

Thanks for the feedback...my frustration is that I paid a chunk of change ($1,300) for these (which included (2) false bottoms, sight glass, blichmann hinged thermometers, and a bunch of trip clamps/gaskets). I had an offer from Sabco for about $1,600 or so for something similar. Would the...

* OK - here are the pics in original post; it took me some time to figure out how to post... Would I be better off to return these and order the Sabco? I was told these would be "the same quality as Sabco" - but did not see the actual product until I received them this week; despite my...

Internal View of one of the Heating Element Ports

Internal view of ball valve port