Recent content by Gareth68

Check the calculator, So far the volume has been plenty for every brew I've done (6 gallon batches). I have the pieces to construct a sparging system next. The upper perforated plate keeps you from directly impacting teh grain bed. So far I have been pulling a gallon at a time from my sparge...

Honestly, I haven't paid much attention to heating time. I start it up when I am almost ready to mash in, and it's always ready when I sparge. According to this site: http://www.jesrestaurantequipment.com/west-bend-coffee-maker-100-cup-capacity-polished-aluminum-fin-p-935381.html...

Here is what I got for sparging. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RC6S/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I went with the used option from amazon for $60. an Inkbird controller and it has been great. I have a thermowell and ball valve that I am in the process of installing then I'll be done.

I would be all over that is I were local. Beautiful build.

http://thebrickdistrict.tripod.com/morels-and-microbrew-festival.html April 23rd this year. Hopefully I'll see some of you there!!

So, I had this vial of year old WP007. My next brew is going to be an Oasis clone. 1072 predicted gravity. I decided last week to make a starter and order a new vial for the brew. Anyhow, last Wednesday morning I started a 2 liter starter ~7:30 am hoping it would take off...

Well, two speidels en route.

Let me know. It intrigues me. As does the spiedwl.

That looks like a winner to me. :mug:

So, Glass is out....nit an option. I am too clumsy. So, I went plastic. I Have two big mouth bubblers which I don;t care for with their added nooks and crannies, ****ty lids, and thin walls. I have three nice thick plastic carboys. Great....except for cleaning. Everyone...

My grainfather arrived as did my RO system from amazon.....no more lugging water across town from wally world.

I honestly missed that completely in my 3 am binge shopping. I would not have ordered had I seen the exclusion and would have waited for a sale elsewhere. Anyhow, mine is one town over and should be here today.

Ok....y'all got me. I've been reading for two days. Then I get the northern brewer 20% off code in my email. Well....it's a done deal.

Not sure why it's sideways..