Recent content by caskconditioned

Electricity scares the cr@p out of me. I'm definitely going to hire a licensed electrician to review all my work etc. Plus post everything on here to get even more eyes to review everything. Good luck on your build - cannot wait to see the end result :)

Hi Geoff - thanks for posting this. And a big thanks to BrunDog for BruControl. I've taken a 5 year break from brewing (kids = no time) but I'm hoping to get started again soon (hopefully). My goal is to scrap my current system and build a BruControl, 3 vessel, all electric system. I have a...

I'm in a similar boat - last 8 batches (all-grain) have had Acetal. I still have not figured out why, but I think I'm getting closer. Things I have tried so far: - different O2 levels (with stone as well as the old shake method) - yeast starter (different sizes); dried yeast, liquid yeast...

dstar26t - that is exactly what I had in mind. thanks for posting some pics and ideas.

I realize all systems are different but on my HERMS it has been tough with a 1qt/lb ratio. Because of a couple stuck mashes, I now brew more in the range of 1.3/lb. Having said that, I have had some success by starting with a very low flow rate and after about 15 min of recir increasing the...

Brilliant Bobby! I'm going all electric but I'm still planning on doing the "Bobby_M Insulation" to all my vessels as I think it looks a lot better than what I presently have (aluminum bubble wrap). Thanks for the idea.

Subscribed! I'm very interested in following this project. :off:On this side of the pond, I find many people who brew excellent bitters don't serve them properly. They are usually over carbonated and served too cold. IMHO, the whole idea is to have a session beer with layers of subtle...

I have both. But I found it easier on my back to lift anything into the upright. But I also condition in a converted sanke and do 10 gal batches. I still occasionally use the chest freezer when using corny kegs as I can fit more in there.

In my application the wort will be traveling through the HERMS after the grant so it can help keep temps in check. I love the dual-function idea of using it both as a vorlauf grant and a hopback! I'm thinking of buying one of those SS canisters with a glass lid at one of the big stores and...

ah, yes, a grant (doh)... I will try another search. Thanks

Does anyone use a vorlauf vessel in their system? I'm talking about a vessel that is used to collect liquid from the Mash Tun. Then a pump is attached to the vessel and the wort is returned to the MT. They are used to help balance/regulate the out-flow from the MT and the input to the pump...

Barley Crusher +1 Great mill backed by great customer service. Before I motorized it I was using a drill and accidentally dropped it, bending the shaft. Called them to see how much a replacement would cost - he said to just send it it and he would fix it free of charge. Crushingly good...

I'm moving the next couple weekends but once I get settled and ready to brew I will shoot you a PM (if I remember :cross:)... I have a HERMS system if that interests you. I will be modifying my system soon to include some automation (BCS) and going fully electric but that's probably a Feb-March...

I hope you gain some insight into this because I've been dealing with the same issue. As Malkore points out, it's probably something to do with fermentation (yeast, temp, etc). I've been using StarSan for many many years without issue. I lost 5 batches in row (after successfully brewing over...

I use an aquarium pump in my HERMS (see gallery pics - I think I have some there). It's a 1 gallon cooler so the affect is much greater than it probably would be in a 15 gallon keg (not sure how big your vessel is?). Only criticism I've seen is that it can cool the water b/c of the air...