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I have a very simple setup for my HLT : 20 amps, 12 awg circuit with 20 amps GFCI breaker 4500w water heater element installed in kettle In-line DPST "light switch" like this one : 2 Pole Switch 20 Amp 120/277v...

Just thought I'd share some barrel porn. Photo album I acquired a used barrel from a local winery 2 months ago. It was used for red wine and still in good condition. Interior smelled of sweet port wine. I started brewing base lambic beers on my 10 gallons system every week-end or so...

I love my Maris Otter. It adds a nice depth of character to british pale ales. It occurred to me though that I have never actually heard of any british brewery actually using it. They always use some standard british pale ale malt, rarely will they list the cultivar, and if they know the...

I recently came across this burner: http://www.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-outdoor-range-patio-stove-with-hose-guard/554BPHP17.html Very reasonably priced and looks very similar to a KAB4: - 17" cooking surface - 9" 3/4 heigh - 210k BTUs - 30 psi regulator The Backyard pro has a 8"...

Spotted these tonight on my hops. At first I noticed the ants, and it seems each ants are somehow guarding very small insects or eggs.. its small and looks like black dots to the naked eye.. Also we can see another bug.. maybe the same bugs as the eggs?? Sorry, I know nothing about...

What kind of flask do you use for your stir-plate? 1000 ml and 2000 ml Erlenmeyer flasks seems to be the norm. What size should I get? I usually do 700-800ml starters for a 6 gallon batch. A 1000ml would leave little head space for this size of starter, but I figure since it is on a...

My belgian quad will soon be ready for bottling and I am planning this step carefully since I believe it is the trickiest.. Getting a high level of carbonation on a 11% ABV beer is not easy.. Simply tossing in some dextrose on top of that tired yeast is a hit or miss.. you might be lucky and...

Yesterday, I pitched about 2 cups of WLP-500 slurry from a previous batch into a Quadrupel of 1.107 OG. It is currently fermenting at high krausen at 65F. I am hoping for 80% attenuation, so a 1.022 FG or so. This calculates to about 11.5% ABV The problem: White labs list alcohol tolerance...

Been going through my brewlogs and I am looking for a new challenge! Challenge me with a style I have not yet brewed! One gotcha: I can't ferment lower than 60F. So true lagers are out of reach. :( What I brewed so far: Wheat: Wit bier American wheat + Fruit american wheat Hefe...

Sorry, I know there are gazillions of thread like this but still, I am not sure of when I should harvest.. The cones smell nice when I touch them, but I'm not sure if they are "papery" yet.. they still seem pretty soft and moist.. Here is what they look like: Index of /cedric/houblons_2009...

Anybody ever tried alternative corking techniques? I mean different strategy than the belgian bottle, mushroom cork + wire hood? I had some old #9 wine corks and different kinds of belgian bottles and tried to cork them with my hand corker. To my surprise it was a tight fit.. I am thinking of...

I am considering using my harvest this year in a big hoppy pale ale. I have never done an harvest ale though. I remember that last year, my fresh hops were a little grassy smelling, and the smell went away as it dried.. I am concerned that if I use the wet hops, it will impart a grassy...

OK, topic sounds like an advertisement but it's not. There's a guy selling hops by the pound like crazy currently on ebay. I purchased a pound of German Magnum 15% a few months ago and I'm drinking a Magnum bitter right now made with it! He just lowered the prices to a point that seems to me...

If you are looking for a twist on the Weizen style, look no further. The citrus from the orange and coriander goes very well with the clove/banana/vanilla of the weizen yeast and develops a complex aroma. The taste is just as good, but the biscuity from the carawheat gives it a mellow taste...

I kegged a cider that had been aging in a carboy for about 9 months today. I know there was some contamination in that cider because: 1) The apple juice I used was unfiltered, unpasterized, contained no preservatives and had a best before date of 4 days in the fridge even though I bought it...

I am looking for the best way to seperate the hops and break material from the kettle before transferring to the fermenter. I am using an IC. I am considering a few techniques: Whirlpooling after chilling in the kettle, then racking while not disturbing the hop/trub mass in the bottom. I have...

Anybody knows if these cheap drill powered pump can be used for wort transfers? Amazon.com: Simer/Flotec/Omni CM10 Drill Pump: Home Improvement I can't find any spec in regards to the maximum liquid temperature or food grade compliance. I might not transfer boiling wort with it, but it would...

Today I am excited because I just ordered a 26 gallons brew kettle, which will be the first item of my new brewery! They had an incredible "easter egg" 87$ rebate on it, so it cost me about 200$, not bad I guess.. If you want one, hurry up the deal will last until monday I think. Even though I...

During my trip on the East Coast last summer, I had the chance to taste the excellent Shipyard Export Ale, both on draft and in bottle. The quality of this beer greatly impressed me. To be honest I was pretty sure americans only drank budweiser and that all their beers would taste the same. I...

I think it is time to clear up this very important question. Look at the logo: Is it a BOAT or an ARMADILLO: Do you see it? Haha Background info: You might not know it but Molson Export is one of Canada's oldest brand, still quite popular, don't know why though. Molson Export from Molson...