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Gas grill w a SS plate when you want to griddle? Some inexpensive options on Amazon.

Cold side: Temperature control and the ability to oxygenate your wort properly are critical equipment based needs. (Assumes you are already pitching adequate and healthy yeast). Technique wise: learn how to do a forced diacetyl test or develop a fermentation procedure/timeline to properly...

Get Bottles from Maine Beer Co. “Lunch”

Its a gas so i imagine if you boiled your water or even let it stand it would degas. They sell test strips you can use to measure it. That would be my starting point.

Second in line if still available

Thanks to all for the comments and video. I suspect these are easier to fabricate with a 2” opening and that is probably the primary driver there. Going to get the leg extensions to get the fermenter higher up and create some room underneath. And either a table or work stand to put a chiller...

Just picked up 2 CF15 conicals. Going to buy some extra fittings to aid trub dumps and yeast collection. Considering using a reducer to go from 2” valve to 1.5” for sight glass/valve/QD or barb fitting. Any recommendations on staying w 2” vs switching to 1.5” i have the first gen w 1 x 1.5” port...

Start here. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/a-balancing-act-how-to-balance-your-home-draft-system/ Commercial beer is typically carbed to 2.5-2.7 vol CO2 with commercial setups to pour at 38 Degrees Fahrenheit. Most commercial kegerator arent setup properly with the right...

Did you feel like their description of “sweet tangerine and orange aroma with a trace of cinnamon” was accurate. Ive found First Gold to either be awesome (as described) or sort of generic and lacking. Have bought from them multiple times. No issues.

Nearly 30 lbs of pork butt w/ cherry and apple wood. Dry brined over night (pic 1) put on this morning. Released so much moisture the water pan is full. All that humidity probably slowed down the cook. Wrapped in butcher paper to finish off (pre-wrap pic 3) Once done will hold at 180F and shred...

How often you change the lines will depend on the usage and your cleaning regime. If the lines are compromised then cleaning them obviously won’t help. Curious though. What is your cleaning regime? Also dont leave the lines filled w star san as it breaks down the tubing. Here is a resource for...

Mexican martinis or margaritas. Made Pho and grilling a balsamic tri-tip. Happy New Years everyone.

F! That looks tasty!!

Didnt get a pic if the shredded beef this time but from another go last week.

Plus a couple impromptu mexican martinis. Kitchen sink supplies. But also so F’n tasty!