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Has anybody created such a thing? Most of those out there, including mine, have chrome-plated brass sink drain pipe for the body and PVC at the top. Mounting the elements directly in the kettle is a great option, but some may prefer the portability and simplicity of a heatstick. My...

I am planning to dump my heatstick due to lack of food safety (mine has chrome and PVC) and plan to install elements directly in my BK and HLT instead. I do not have enough power to run both at the same time, so I'd like to find a switch that allows me to have either "left side on," "right...

This must have been discussed somewhere before but I can't seem to find it. Is it possible to use an HLT for direct heating a recirculating mash? I use a heatstick and gas, so could pump my mash wort into the HLT to heat it with either before returning to the HLT. I see two possible...

Hey all, I'm reconfiguring my heatstick set-up and have run into a challenge. Hoping the electrical experts out there can give me some feedback. I run a 2000 watt heatstick on a 20A circuit. My wiring is all 12 AWG, and I'm plugged into a GFI protected outlet. I'd like to add an inlet box...

I was given one of these bottle openers for Christmas and love it so much I figured it was worth a post. It gives serving my beers that extra classy touch! The wood on this thing is absolutely gorgeous. It's got a hand crafted, shaped handle that is smooth to the touch and that fits...

Just wanted to share some feedback as I'd be bummed if I ran into these problems without knowing about them. Recently, these two sister shops have been having some major problems. Starting in about July, people who purchased milled grains from Stomp them Grapes started complaining about a...

I'd love to brew up a saison/farmhouse similar to this stellar beer. I tend to like this one much better than traditional saisons, partially because I think the sweetness balances out some of the spiciness, and I appreciate the strength. Has anyone seen such a thing, or does anyone feel like...

I'm about to add a 1/2" return to my IC, and am wondering what the optimal position is to create a whirlpool. The photo below will illustrate all of my questions. Is it better to have the return higher or lower in the cooling wort? In many of the photos I've seen, the return outlet is about...

Hi all - I have what are probably noob questions here: on the Brew Magic system the MLT is hard plumbed to the BK. Does this tube run all the way to the bottom of the BK so as to not cause aeration? Wouldn't that make the BK hard to move for cleaning, etc? Finally, is that a thermometer or...

Style: California Common Beer TYPE: All Grain Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Boil Size: 7.10 gal Post Boil Volume: 5.60 gal Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal Bottling Volume: 5.00 gal Estimated OG: 1.051 SG Estimated Color: 12.7 SRM Estimated IBU: 52.2 IBUs...

Looking to create a hearty, full-bodied IPA with a good percentage of late addition hops to pack a nice aroma. Thinking of the DFH 120 style in terms of body, though not that big (don't want it to be chewy). This one will fall right between the IPA/IIPA style guidelines. Any feedback, on the...

I'm fascinated by the creative innovations my fellow homebrewers come up with to fix problems or achieve specific goals. I love reading the Zymurgy Gadgets issue for this reason, and love innovations I've found here like the BMBF. Anyone else have any other cool jury rigs to share?

I am planning a trip to Belgium this May with the SWMBO. Really looking forward to it! A friend of a friend who travels to Belgium regularly said he always brings a suitcase full of Avery along with him when he goes. Apparently, they go nuts for it, and it is a great way to break the ice with...

I brewed a doppelbock similar to that in BCS, and it is currently lagering in my kegerator (slightly on the warm side for a lager, but it'll have to do). I think this beer will get better with time, so I plan to bottle it and let it condition for a while. I'm assuming I'll need to add a bit...

Has anyone tried this yeast (German Bock Lager) in a steam beer? I am about to rack a doppelbock and am planning a steam beer next, so was thinking of repitching this yeast. I realize that I'd probably end up outside of the BJCP guidelines, but will not be entering this into competition. The...

This hobby is expensive! I'm amazed when I look in my brew closet and see all of the gear I've amassed over the past 5 years. And I've only begun to scratch the tip of the iceberg...at any given time I can think of at least 3 new pieces of equipment I wont after for my brewery. But, in the...

I've read a fair amount about heat stick builds and wiring, especially the big mamma jamma thread called Heatstick = Awesome! I still have a couple ground questions to which I've not found an answer. When building a heat stick using a chrome plated brass pipe, is it better to mount the...

Despite the dragging of my feet, the winter is almost here. We've already had 2 solid snowfalls in Denver, and there will be plenty more on the way. I finally switched over this summer to all-grain brewing, and it's not going to be as easy to brew during the winter as it was in the partial...

We brewed our first all grain batch a couple of weeks ago. It was a comedy of errors, but we learned a lot and our second go-round was quite a bit smoother (though not perfect!). Upon racking the first batch (Dead Guy clone) to the secondary, it seemed over-attenuated. Not only did we...

I'm looking to hop an IPA using some spruce tips from a blue spruce tree in my yard. I'm especially looking for some feedback on the hop bill here, as I'd like to highlight the spruce aroma without overdoing it. I have cascade in here to add another dimension to the flavor. Style...