Recent content by Earthson

Sorry for reviving this forum post, but I now have a spec sheet for it.

Hello. I recently got a sack of this Czech pilsen at my local home brew shop. They didn't have any info on it. I tried to track it down online, but didn't have much luck. Finally (today) I cam across one website with some info. It should be enough to add to Beersmith. But, I'd love it if...

Hello. I'm looking to get away from the glass carboys I have, and move over to fermenting in a 7 gal plastic bucket (Like Clawhammer supply does). I see lots of mod videos/instructions online for adding a grommet to the lid for a bubbler airlock. I don't have any of those anymore. I made the...

@badnewsblair - no sorry. I didn't find anything. Still using a bag

Hey Guys. Ok, crazy idea here. Someone tell me if I'm out of my mind. I'm thinking of brewing a 5 gallon all-grain batch in a 10 gallon aluminum pot, with 3 hop spiders. Reason: I'm currently using a mesh bag, and want to go to a mesh basket. The mesh BIABasket options here in Canada don't...

Wondering the same thing. did you ever try it out?

@NTBeer - yes, BIAB. And my problem is solved - I finally went out to the local wholesale store and found a sweet 10gal aluminum pot (4mm). It was $67 (no lid included). Ended up buying a stainless steel lid for it because all of the aluminum ones were scratched to high heaven. The steel lid...

First, let me apologize for ANOTHER :rolleyes: post on kettles. I just need someone to talk me off the cliff, or give me a good push. Ok, back into homebrew. All grain. Propane burner on the deck. Been doing small 2.5 gallon batches of BIAB in my steel kitchen stockpot (3.5 gallon), and...

@dtashmore547 - Wow! That is some dedication to the craft. Good job! I'm impressed. @ebbelwoi - oh cool - I'll check out the dollar store nearby. Good tip. Thanks.

@wilserbrewer - yeah, that'd be perfect if I was in my basement. I'm brewing on my deck, with nothing overhead except the sky. 😕

@Punx Clever - where did you get yours? Could you upload a photo? Just curious what it looks like. I'm also considering just putting down a wire rack across the top of the kettle. It would support the basket and still drain easily. Probably the cheapest option. And I like cheap options 👍

I'm looking to get into BIABasket vs the bag. We seem to be a little more limited up here in Canada in terms of supply. The only basket I see popping up on search results is this Basket from OntarioBeerKegs, but it doesn't come with any way to support it in when draining the wort after the...

@jimyoung - Turning it down was good advice. This was the first time out with the new stove and I was cooking like a mo-fo:rock:! Did another batch today and kept the flames under control. Worked much better. And worst case scenario, I can just drape the ends of the hoses over a nearby deck...

Good tips. Thanks everyone

@AJinJacksonville - yes, I've seen some that have the long vertical copper lines. That would be much better than the short stubby chillers. @davidabcd - I like the idea of just StarSan-ing the chiller before dropping it in. That would be ideal. But I'll always have that nagging doubt in my...