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This is the first year of growing hops. I've got one plant at about 6 ft, one about 1 ft growing slowly, and one that doesn't want to get more than about a inch tall, and has been for almost a month. Is there anything I can do to get that little guy to start growing?

This weekend I got around to my yearly spring brewery maintenance, and figured I would share what I do each year for the benefit of everyone else, and if you have something you do yearly to keep your brewery running tip top please share. So here is my checklist Clean all ball valves with...

Ok, so are most people using "name brand" SSRs or cheep no-name relays? I have found some Omron or Crydon relays but they are MUCH more expensive then the random ones on Amazon or Ebay. I generally trust the quality of a established brand more, but it is quite a bit of money and would like...

I am slowly trying to upgrade my system to stainless, and got a stainless immersion chiller for Christmas. The problem is I would like to setup a re-circulation arm for this chiller but cant seem to find a good source for stainless tubing. I have considered a bulkhead fitting and a 90, but...

I figured being as I have finally finished my DIY fermentation temperature controller, I might as well share what I have done. This is solely what I have one, I make no assurance or warranty or even suggest anyone else try this (but I will answer any questions anyone has). I also get no kick...

I am working on building a temperature controller for my fermentation. A benefit of building my own is I can add whatever features I want. So what features would you include on your dream temperature controller. So far I plan to include 2 stage (heat/cool) at 20 amps each, anti-short...

Just brewed monday with my new kettle....I love it cleanup took next to no effort.

My brew club is having a brew competition and i am at a loss as to what to brew for it. The competition is internal only and judged by popular vote of the club members. The challenge for me is we have widely varying palates in the club, and far to many of the members drink BMC water crap! (i...

I just acquired a free keg :ban:, and see this as the perfect opportunity to switch to electric. My plan is use the keg upside down (ie the existing hole in the bottom), and use a triclover cap to seal the hole, (eventually a dump valve for CIP, as money allows), and then mount a 2000W element...

I am looking to explore some the the technical aspects of brewery design. I am looking for a good book for the thermodynamics, particularly heat exchanger design and kettle dynamics. If there are any other major thermo topics of importance I would be interested. I do have a masters in...

I have a dishwasher which died and i am unable to fix (electronics problem I think). So i have decided to salvage the useful parts and implement them in my brewery. So far I have what i think is a discharge pump, motor , capacitor, and solenoid valve. First anything else i should try and...

So I have a beer in the keg partly carbonated, I poured a.couple of pints to see how it is progressing and it is real yeasty even after 4-5 pints. Now I need this beer for a party sunday so can I open the keg and add some gelitan to the partly carbonated beer? I don't have an empty keg so I...

I am working on a concept for a automated brew system. The attached link is my plans for the plumbing (one showing each step of the brew). I am trying to keep cost down. One of the biggest costs appears to be valves (especially with electric control), so if i could reduce the count that would...

I am attempting to build an electric rims system for my mash. My design goals are: • Use as much of my existing equipment as possible (I like my mash tun , rectangular Colman cooler) • Be as compact and portable as possible (so I can take it with me and brew off site, I drive a...