What came in the mail for you today?

[shoengine]

Step 2!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Malt from Mecca.

 

[shoengine]

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Malt from Mecca.

I like how it came with a hand written note.

 

[Broothru]

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Malt from Mecca.

I’ve often thought of ordering from them. Are the grains as good as everyone says? The shipping costs to the East Coast must be higher. I’m quite happy with Weyermann, Rahr, and even Briess, but keep wanting to try some of the smaller boutique maltsters for something a bit different from time to time.

 

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

My monster mill MM 3G arrived Saturday, when I originally ordered it, the plan was to use a. Electric drill and mill over the bucket, upon reflection, I decided to motorize it, so, I ordered a 250 watt 270 RPM variable speed gear motor, from Amazon, all arrived Saturday, I began building a milling station, which I will post in DIY forum when I finish

 

[day_trippr]

Amazon link por favor?

Cheers!

 

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

Amazon link por favor?

Cheers!

I'm not the most tech savvy old coot, I'm using my phone and don't know cut and paste, but, the motor , is of coarse made in china, the brand is YIYIIBY-US 250 watt, in the order box, make sure you hit the 5K button,that is the o -270 RPM, the 10K is only 0-135 RPM
The motor specs out at 8.0 NM that calculates to 70.8 inch lbs. Of torque.
The finish is good on it, itvus also reversible by changing the wires on the controller, when I wire it, I'll be using a 3 pole switch so I can reverse direction in

 

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

I'm not the most tech savvy old coot, I'm using my phone and don't know cut and paste, but, the motor , is of coarse made in china, the brand is YIYIIBY-US 250 watt, in the order box, make sure you hit the 5K button,that is the o -270 RPM, the 10K is only 0-135 RPM
The motor specs out at 8.0 NM that calculates to 70.8 inch lbs. Of torque.
The finish is good on it, itvus also reversible by changing the wires on the controller, when I wire it, I'll be using a 3 pole switch so I can reverse direction in

I might add, its $120, 1/3 the price of the motor (also made in china) offered by Monster

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I’ve often thought of ordering from them. Are the grains as good as everyone says? The shipping costs to the East Coast must be higher. I’m quite happy with Weyermann, Rahr, and even Briess, but keep wanting to try some of the smaller boutique maltsters for something a bit different from time to time.

Yes, very flavorful malt, and the shipping from Oregon to NY is high, but this purchase was 30% off, even with shipping it was less costly than getting it from NB. I haven’t used all of their malts, but those that I have, have been rather good. I suppose if you can do a group order and share shipping costs even the full price would be okay.

 

[Clint Yeastwood]

Bunch of Nottingham, Lalbrew Munich Classic, and Lallemand Abbaye. I am anxious to try Munich Classic and see if I can get flavors reminiscent of Spaten or Schneider Weisse.

 

[shoengine]

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Step 2!

Blast! They sent me the wrong one. Checked the plugs and they are 125v!

 

[brewbama]

A cpl new Wilser bags and another ball lock to cam lock adapter from @Bobby_M at https://www.brewhardware.com/

 

[MaxStout]

10 lbs corn sugar from Amazon. That'll keep me in priming sugar and hard lemonade for a while.

 

[Clint Yeastwood]

I made a Christmas ale, and it's not quite what I want, so today I received a new batch of malt plus a bag of DME.

 

[Rish]

A couple of 6 qt food grade containers from Sam's Club. Planning on fitting them with air locks and spigots so I can do small batches without having to screw with siphons. They'll easily fit in my mini-fridge for temp control. About $10.00.

 

[Clint Yeastwood]

Cambros are fantastic.

 

[RyPA]

I am switching from keg fermenting to an All Rounder - Santa is getting me the fermenter for Christmas.

I have had this in my cart for ages and finally caught it on sale at MoreBeer and pulled the trigger. Picked up the hop bong and SS ball lock posts, this setup will allow for easy o2-free dry hopping, fermenting under pressure, and closed transfers.

 

[Deadalus]

A couple of 6 qt food grade containers from Sam's Club. Planning on fitting them with air locks and spigots so I can do small batches without having to screw with siphons. They'll easily fit in my mini-fridge for temp control. About $10.00.
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I own these. I dont' think you will get a good seal on them for fermenting. They sort of clip at two points, but not all the way around. I store grain in mine.

But if you want a complete seal. Lowes sells food grade two gallon buckets for $4.48 and the lid is $2.88. They completely seal, I have added a grommet and air lock and fermented pickles in them.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I might add, its $120, 1/3 the price of the motor (also made in china) offered by Monster

I'm guessing it's this puppy? I've got a pile of stuff and this is a missing part to a grain mill station

YIYIBYUS 250W 110V Gear Motor Electric Motor with Controller 1:5 270RPM,High Torque Speed Reduction Motor, Electric Gearbox Motor,Flexible Installation (1:5 270RPM 250W) https://a.co/d/0HtIiZU

 

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

I'm guessing it's this puppy? I've got a pile of stuff and this is a missing part to a grain mill station

YIYIBYUS 250W 110V Gear Motor Electric Motor with Controller 1:5 270RPM,High Torque Speed Reduction Motor, Electric Gearbox Motor,Flexible Installation (1:5 270RPM 250W) https://a.co/d/0HtIiZU

Yes sir, and it performs well, initially, I set the RPMs @ 200 ( no load) which is %60, she jammed I moved the gap to the ,factory setting of .045(from .040) and set the no.load setting to 220 RPMs ,@ 90%, it will start with a full hopper and be done in seconds...

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Yes sir, and it performs well, initially, I set the RPMs @ 200 ( no load) which is %60, she jammed I moved the gap to the ,factory setting of .045(from .040) and set the no.load setting to 220 RPMs ,@ 90%, it will start with a full hopper and be done in seconds...

Just sent a note to Santa

 

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

Just sent a note to Santa

 

[Rish]

They sort of clip at two points

Mine must be different than yours. They seal all the way around and don't leak when I put water in and turn them upside down. I got lucky, I guess.

 

[Deadalus]

Mine must be different than yours. They seal all the way around and don't leak when I put water in and turn them upside down. I got lucky, I guess.

I had in mind that they had a pair of nubs for locking on two sides but I looked at mine and that wasn't the case. I'm not sure it's the same lid design as the old ones. I used to work in restaurants and these were very commonly used. We did put liquids in them but they got pretty worn out with daily use. I can remember microwaving soups and getting a little steam and spillage. If you've tested them with water they may hold just fine under fermentation pressure. Maybe just test the sides when most active, spray some Starsan on them.

 

[day_trippr]

The "Crystal Ball" stemmed tulip is a new offering from Boulevard Brewing, and of course had to snap up a pair to add to my collection.

Cheers!

 

[MaxStout]

Received a small order from Brew Hardware. Some grains, bottle caps, Whirlfloc, and a neat tubing cleaning brush. The beech smoked and rye are for a Danish Skibsol I plan to try. I love those oddball beers, especially if they involve smoked grain.

I did make one goof when placing my order. I had intended to buy 10 lbs. of Barke Pilsner. I added it to the cart, bumped up the number of pounds, but forgot to hit the recalculate button. Doh! That'll teach me to order stuff after I've had a few.

Not a big deal as that brew is down the road some, and I'll no doubt be placing another order for supplies before then.


Edit: My wife saw that brush and said, "It frightens me a little that you have that. DIY colonoscopies?"

 

[fourfarthing]

Soooo many Legos for the Christmas tree

 

[MaxStout]

Amazon order with stuff covering 3 of my pastimes: brewing, cooking and reading.

 

[Deadalus]

SS Brewtech slowly getting their Black Friday sales out-some legs, thermowell, prv.

 

[shoengine]

SS Brewtech slowly getting their Black Friday sales out-some legs, thermowell, prv.

Got myself some legs too. Handy, although a bit tippy.

 

[Deadalus]

Got myself some legs too. Handy, although a bit tippy.

Did you get a 7 gallon with 3 legs? I got a Gen 1 14 gallon unitank. It's pretty stable. I just filled it up with PBW and water.

 

[shoengine]

Did you get a 7 gallon with 3 legs? I got a Gen 1 14 gallon unitank. It's pretty stable. I just filled it up with PBW and water.

Oh, yeah, it is the 7 gallon. I wish it had four legs!

 

[doug293cz]

Oh, yeah, it is the 7 gallon. I wish it had four legs!

Three legged supports never wobble. As long as the support points (base of the legs) are well separated, this is a stable configuration.

Brew on

 

[shoengine]

Three legged supports never wobble. As long as the support points (base of the legs) are well separated, this is a stable configuration.

Brew on

K

 

[Broothru]

Three legged supports never wobble. As long as the support points (base of the legs) are well separated, this is a stable configuration.

Brew on

At least until you put it on those tiny 1½” roller wheels and you try to move the tank a few inches to the right but forgot to release one of the wheel brakes.

Make sure the lid clamps are down tight. It’ll minimize the cleanup, or so I’m told.

 

[doug293cz]

At least until you put it on those tiny 1½” roller wheels and you try to move the tank a few inches to the right but forgot to release one of the wheel brakes.

Make sure the lid clamps are down tight. It’ll minimize the cleanup, or so I’m told.

I don't think that's a function of the number of legs, however.

Brew on

 

[Hoochin'Fool]

a neat tubing cleaning brush

How well does that thing work? My vinyl tubing gets covered in chalky/scaly gunk very quickly, unless I only use RO or distilled water to clean and rinse them.

 

[MaxStout]

How well does that thing work? My vinyl tubing gets covered in chalky/scaly gunk very quickly, unless I only use RO or distilled water to clean and rinse them.

Haven't tried it yet, but plan to use it for a siphon tubing.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Amazon order with stuff covering 3 of my pastimes: brewing, cooking and reading.

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Ghost Rider - great book, I have read my copy three times! A sad read considering his passing, coming up on five years real soon.

 

[MaxStout]

Ghost Rider - great book, I have read my copy three times! A sad read considering his passing, coming up on five years real soon.

Check out Geddy Lee's My Effin' Life. Not your typical rock star story.