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I would say small batches could be a solution - I think its better to brew smaller amounts more often than a full batch only once in a while. A 1.5 gal batch takes me about 2 hours, which I know I can squeeze into a weeknight, or maybe even an early weekend morning. Trying to find 6-7 hours is...

Biofine should be stored above 5C, so just be careful if it's in a cooler...

I think it depends how much water you're using, like if doing a partial boil. If you aren't doing a partial boil (no added water at the end) I would say just add them all at 60 minutes. If you are doing a partial boil, use enough extract to match the full boil gravity. For example, if your...

ARL can be bought from Ali Express or eBay.

I just harvested my second ever batch, and it's not sour! My first batch was a split batch into 5 mason jars. After reading that no additional water creates a very sweet wine (because the yeast are only so alcohol tolerant), I decided so see what different ratios of additional water would...

For reference, brewhardware sells the 1/4 ffl to mpt: https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/ffltomnpt.htm Currently OOS though.

I only read your first post, but with your experience managing large groups a factory management position came to mind. You don't always have to be an industry expert to run a factory floor, just understand the work instructions and have attention to detail. Its often more about keeping people...

Ah, great, thanks. Sounds like I'll need some other method of protection, should be easy enough to design a "pet lock" so the taps don't get knocked open by accident.

For anyone with the flow control faucets: Does the flow control completely stop the flow? I have a curious dog at home and would like to use the flow control as a safety feature if possible.

Not to steal your thunder, but I bought mine 5 years ago from Cynmar: http://cynmar.com/search?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=4000ml+flask And they are $64 + $15 = $79 shipped. I think you might be overcharging for $80 + $20.

Thanks for the feedback, I think I do want a bit a special-b flavor, but now I think I'll reduce the amount. Also good idea on the sucrose, probably not needed.

My goal is to make a pretty dry, easy drinking Belgian ale for fall. I'm thinking 70-75% Saison, 25-30% Dubbel at a high level. I'm most interested in feedback on the amounts of special B, Caramunich, and Aromatic in this recipe (and maybe simplifying the grain bill): 8 lbs Belgian Pale 8...

I think its fine to rinse the grain bag...but not too much, for the same reason as squeezing. I supposed it would be like oversparging, and lead to possible tannins. Doesn't sound like you did that though, your arm would probably get tired before that happened. On that note, I find the bag...

Yeah, I didn't think there is much risk of oxygenating the beer with an autosiphon (Auto Siphon - 5/16" racking cane), and it costs $9 rather than $45 for better bottle attachments. There may be other advantages to the ported better bottle racking adapter I am not aware of though. It also...

I feel like you'd be better off with an autosiphon and some tubing rather than the ported better bottle and accessories. I have heard the ported better bottles aren't worth the money, but have no personal experience with them.