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My latest brew was a belgian saison, still in the primary, looking forward to tasting this one!!

My Vevor unit was right on the indicated temperature.

The original screw on lids did not seal well, so they started using the push in tops. I had to buy the newer style, they should have replaced them for free.

I’d probably have to search for it and drive 50 miles to find it.😟

In the 70’s, I used to look forward to Genesee Bock, in late winter and early spring.

Nice thing about bottling is that you can test one after a certain amount of time and see how it is, then log your results.

W34-70 is one of my favorites, German lager from Weihenstephan. very active, leave plenty of headspace. I have pitched warm (80 F) with great results.

When Mike opened the store in that little shopping center, I was so glad to have a local store. He has come a long way, expanding the business. I used to drive to Westlake to buy beer ingredients and equipment. Mike has a great selection.

I’m further west, near Berlin Heights, 1/2 mile from Quarry Hill Winery. Home Brew Ohio in Sandusky is a really good store, it has grown and moved twice to larger locations, with online sales being most of their business and some free shipping deals. Label Peelers has great prices and good...

Coil wired right, correct coil voltage?

I'm in.

Southern Home Brew has some great deals as does Label Peelers .I also have a great local supplier, Home Brew Ohio.

About 4 gallons. The diameter of my pot is 12". The size of the the top surface of the unit is 11" x 11", it probably would be less efficient if the pot had a larger diameter.

Well I have had my 3500 watt unit for some time but just used it for the first time, yesterday. I had been using a 1800 watt Duxtop. I would say the results were amazing, fast boil, and great control of the boil to prevent boil over messes. I am very happy with the results. By the way, I...

Check out Label Peelers, with their specials I can usually get supplies for less than my local hbs. I have had good luck with the wine expert World vineyard series.