The Misfits Of Brewing Science

[Fijidave12]

I just made this and tested it out this morning. Worked great, light was on for about 1 hour to get me from 56 degrees to 68F. Tip: Put the extension cord through the little hole in the paint can before wiring it to the light socket. I always forget this.


http://www.wortomatic.com/articles/Fermentation-Can-Heater

That's pretty sweet, thanks!

 

[cabal09]

Sometimes it's a good thing to be from California. It's even better when your from Santa Rosa. The only thing that can make this weekend better would be for USC to beat Stanford.

 

[Stevo2569]

Sometimes it's a good thing to be from California. It's even better when your from Santa Rosa. The only thing that can make this weekend better would be for USC to beat Stanford.

<--Jealous
Not of USC. Lol.

 

[Fijidave12]

Impressive to see 2 Pliny; I've heard it's hard to find more than a couple at a time, even out in CA...at least that is what I've been told when requesting a Pliny to be brought back.

 

[Fijidave12]

Here is also a link to the hop buy thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f174/tn-northern-ga-southern-ky-hop-buy-277350/#post3433713

 

[Lambchop]

So finally scored a unit to control fermentation temps and lager. 16.7 cubic ft deep freeze. Apparently low on gas. Will not chill below 32. Would luke to start kegging as well. Looking for extra equipment and/or ideas how to best utilize!!!

 

[cabal09]

Impressive to see 2 Pliny; I've heard it's hard to find more than a couple at a time, even out in CA...at least that is what I've been told when requesting a Pliny to be brought back.

My Pops called the other day and asked me if I ever heard of Pliney the Elder. I told him that's like asking the Pope if he has ever heard of god. Turns out the old man is friends with the owner. Helped him out on a job. So score for me.

 

[theveganbrewer]

Would like to have Pliny right now, was out in Cali a few weeks ago and was unable to track one down. Now that you sort of know the owner, maybe you could get a distribution place out here in TN. Looks like they have no SE distributor yet.

 

[Fijidave12]

Looking for extra equipment and/or ideas how to best utilize!!!

Just need a temp controller, and then depending on the interior dimensions, maybe a shelf so you can stack carboys/kegs.

Built 2 of these, and they work very well:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/ebay-aquarium-temp-controller-build-163849/

 

[Fijidave12]

My Pops called the other day and asked me if I ever heard of Pliney the Elder. I told him that's like asking the Pope if he has ever heard of god. Turns out the old man is friends with the owner. Helped him out on a job. So score for me.

...as in Vinnie Cilurzo?!

 

[cabal09]

...as in Vinnie Cilurzo?!

That would be him. My old man is a master electrician. He did some work for him and Vinnie gave him some beer. The old man does not drink, so he gave them to me. Said they would have taken up to much room in his fridge.

 

[Fijidave12]

Haha! That is amazing. The liquid gold sought after by so many "takes up too much room in his fridge". Well, if you ever have extra (can you really have extra Pliny?) I would be more than happy to take one off of your hands.

 

[bernerbrau]

Now kicking myself for not participating in the last grain buy... Just used the last of my pale malt...

 

[Stevo2569]

Sometimes it's a good thing to be from California. It's even better when your from Santa Rosa. The only thing that can make this weekend better would be for USC to beat Stanford.

Drinking that 90 min (thanks and great BTW) right now and brewin a Pliny the Bastid. You inspire me. Almost a lb of hops, using hop spider and a stainless steel wool screen on the dip tube. That's more hops than I've ever used in a 5G batch before. Hope most of the hop trub stays in the Keggle. The 90 min has a lot more body than i expected. Im mashin @ 155. How's the body on the Pliny?? Oh sorry about SC. I guess they just needed a little Luck. Cheers!!

 

[Fijidave12]

Now kicking myself for not participating in the last grain buy... Just used the last of my pale malt...

Let me know if you need in for the hop buy that we are working on.

 

[cabal09]

Drinking that 90 min (thanks and great BTW) right now and brewin a Pliny the Bastid. You inspire me. Almost a lb of hops, using hop spider and a stainless steel wool screen on the dip tube. That's more hops than I've ever used in a 5G batch before. Hope most of the hop trub stays in the Keggle. The 90 min has a lot more body than i expected. Im mashin @ 155. How's the body on the Pliny?? Oh sorry about SC. I guess they just needed a little Luck. Cheers!!

It was a tough game, but at least we took them to 3 overtimes. As far as the Pliney I will let you know next weekend. That's when the wife and I are going to crack it open.

 

[Carter5112]

Yo Lambchop, nice score! Building a fermentation chamber made a huge difference in my brew quality. I modified a side-by-side fridge like in this thread: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/side-side-fermentation-chamber-build-105054/

I use a LOVE TSS2-2100 dual stage controller. The option Dave mentioned looks good too....and much cheaper! I just wired in a heater (small, $15 from Home Depot) this weekend and it's working well. It's a little work to get the settings for heating and cooling just right so you don't have constant trade-off of heating and cooling cycles. Right now I'm shooting for fermentation temp at 65 and I'm getting a temp swing from 64.8 to about 65.6, which I think is pretty good. Also, I just tape the thermostat probe to the carboy with a little insulation over the top. I've gotten better results doing this as opposed to trying to regulate the ambient temp.

Oh and another note, be sure to not let the hot wires on the controller touch the metal front of the fridge ! I thought I burnt out the unit but thank god for the GFCI outlet!!

 

[beerkrump]

My Pops called the other day and asked me if I ever heard of Pliney the Elder. I told him that's like asking the Pope if he has ever heard of god. Turns out the old man is friends with the owner. Helped him out on a job. So score for me.

You suck. And, you can't spell "Pliny".

 

[beerkrump]

Now kicking myself for not participating in the last grain buy... Just used the last of my pale malt...

Do you have any dark specialty malts? If so, I'll swap. I'm out of Black Patent, Roasted, and Chocolate malts. I went on a stout spree.

 

[bernerbrau]

Do you have any dark specialty malts? If so, I'll swap. I'm out of Black Patent, Roasted, and Chocolate malts. I went on a stout spree.

I think the darkest I've got is C-60. Bobby called me yesterday. Apparently he's got a couple bags leftover from the group buy, so I should be good.

 

[bernerbrau]

On an unrelated note, anyone interested in a yeast swap? I've got some washed Wyeast 2034, WLP800, WLP802, WLP810, WLP820 and W-34/70. All lager yeasts. Some of them are nearly a year since last use, so they'll definitely need a starter.

 

[1234]

Heard from Motleybrews brew, he and his wife have a newborn that came 4 weeks early. As somebody who has young kids I understand that he has other more important matters to take care of. He still wants his grain, but I do have a sack for Derek.

 

[beerkrump]

I do have a sack for Derek.

OK. I gave it 24 hours. Either you guys have matured greatly, no one has looked at the last post, or I can't help myself, but, I'm sure Derek will enjoy your sack.

 

[maffewl]

On an unrelated note, anyone interested in a yeast swap? I've got some washed Wyeast 2034, WLP800, WLP802, WLP810, WLP820 and W-34/70. All lager yeasts. Some of them are nearly a year since last use, so they'll definitely need a starter.

I might be down for this... need to check my hop inventory to see if I'm going to get in on the group buy (In the event you will be there as well). I also have a licensing exam next Monday in Nashville, so afterwards (mid-afternoon) I will head to Rebel Brewer if you'd want to swap there. As far as yeast goes... I would only have Denny's Favorite by then if you're interested.

 

[bernerbrau]

I might be down for this... need to check my hop inventory to see if I'm going to get in on the group buy (In the event you will be there as well). I also have a licensing exam next Monday in Nashville, so afterwards (mid-afternoon) I will head to Rebel Brewer if you'd want to swap there. As far as yeast goes... I would only have Denny's Favorite by then if you're interested.

Which strain(s) would you be interested in?

OK. I gave it 24 hours. Either you guys have matured greatly, no one has looked at the last post, or I can't help myself, but, I'm sure Derek will enjoy your sack.

What's HBT without a little Tap Room love? I should bring some APA to the next split. Then you can all enjoy his sack.

 

[maffewl]

I'm good with either WLP800 or WLP810.

 

[bernerbrau]

I'm good with either WLP800 or WLP810.

PM me for my cell. Goodlettsville is a bit of a schlep for me but if that's the best place for you I can make it work. The 810 is older than the 800 so I'll bring the 800.

 

[maffewl]

I'm also heading to Bridgestone Arena after Rebel Brewer to redeem a few Predators ticket packages if that may be closer to you?

 

[bernerbrau]

I'm also heading to Bridgestone Arena after Rebel Brewer to redeem a few Predators ticket packages if that may be closer to you?

Dowtown is closer, yeah.

 

[maffewl]

Dowtown is closer, yeah.

PM sent. Also, I just noticed my box was full, so if you tried to send me one, you may need to re-try.