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Sounds good!

I've been stalking this thread for months. Ordered the fittings a couple of months ago, Picked up the strut a month ago, and have been staring at a pile of stuff since then. FINALLY got the time to do something with it. I'm pretty pleased how easy it was to put this thing together. Threw in a...

I use this same method, with one change. I sparge first, running off into Cornies, then toss the grain in. This allows me to completely seal with Co2, and using one of those QD to Faucet adapters, I can easily check the sourness over the following couple of days.

I use this same method, with one change. I sparge first, running off into Cornies, then toss the grain in. This allows me to completely seal with Co2, and using one of those QD to Faucet adapters, I can easily check the sourness over the following couple of days.

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Per the Briess website: "This specialty malt extract is made using a traditional multiple step mashing process to achieve higher levels of fermentability. It is made from 50% Munich Malt and 50% Base Malt to produce a very rich, malty, amber colored extract" So, it's not a true SMaSH...

As with everything, it's a matter of preference. Me, I like the Immersion chiller. I like to whirlpool, I like the idea of cooling the entire batch at once, and I've never been keen on any method that includes sending wort through an orifice I cannot inspect... With an IC, I can insure that...

My "Sh@&! I'm running out of beer, better get something in the keg quick" beer is a Simcoe Pale Ale. 6 lbs Light DME, 2 oz Simcoe (1 @ 60, 1 @ 10.) I can throw it together mid week in a couple of hours, and have a keg ready to drink in a couple of weeks. I pretty much keep this one in stock.

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+1 for bangers.. awesome brunch there.