Recent content by mjmac85

A group of us are making 5 g batches and are planning on kegging. Our current plans on splitting the batch once it is ready is to grab some growlers and split it up between the 4 of us. We would just head over and refill when we wanted. I was wondering how long could I expect the beer to stay...

@ batches this weekend Fermenting 25064.5+ 4gal + 5.5gal = 25074gal

I was planning on buying a new mash paddle for this. Do the holes really make a difference? http://www.mdhb.com/product_info.php?products_id=1867 was what I was going to grab. I wanted the longer one sine I have a larger vessel. I do remember using the generic starter kit white plastic one...

The equipment setting for Beer Smith is not calibrated in anyway. I took the BIAB and Keg premade profiles and roughly mashed them together for a very rough outline. When I end up with extra I won't worry. This is going to be a setup for some of the basic settings. If you have any advice on...

I would have ended up with a busted bag if you did not mention this. This is why brewing with new gear is always a fun time. Thanks. The timer starts when the grains hit the water. Then when am I out of the danger zone for dough balls with stirring? I don't know. I had just moved up from...

So it has been about 2 years since I have had a chance to brew. Have been moving and busy with work. Now since I am finally moved I got lucky and found some friends who are looking to get into brewing. Now I'm the "experienced one" :eek: that is in charge of introducing new people into the...

Glad I found this. I was just about to build a windscreen for mine and this is a much better idea.

I Think I'm having a similar issue. I just bought the bayou classic kab6. rated at 210k. I fired it up and was not that impressed. I thought it would also be more jet like. Would this be because of the flex line that comes with it?

One of my coworkers just gifted me a corny keg that he is having leaks on. He said if I can fix it I can keep it. I noticed that one of the sides has some wiggle to it. The ring looks good and it has been looked over by a few people. I don't have a kegging set up right now but if I believe I...

Think I will have time tonight to try it. Thanks for the advice. I will let you know or ask for more help. :D

Washer added already. We had some trouble getting a leak to stop so the tightness now is what worked. Can you over tighten on a gasket?

So I bought a dip tube and 3pc ball lock from brewhardware. Great equipment and service. Will be getting more from them in the future. After installing it I realized I probably put it a little to high. It is about 3/8 off the bottom of the dip in the keg. That doesn't bother me. I read...

Can you think of a reason not to do it?

What about using a keg? Over do it a bit to give yourself room to grow into. Don't forget to check craigslist.

He does offer heat shields for them at $10 a piece. 3 yeras of use is still a great investment. How many batches do you think you put them through?