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I've been itching to try a pour of this! When can I come by and check out the setup? Y'all get moved over and everything? Missed y'all on Monday.
I was getting ready to build one exactly like this. But then I started seeing stories and pictures of the PVC flanges melting and deforming from the heat of the boil, despite PVC being rated for much higher temps. e.g.: https://thebeerspy.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/img_42581.jpgView attachment 562434
I made this for about $10. I'm sure there are better options, but it was fun to build.
I was getting ready to build one exactly like this. But then I started seeing stories and pictures of the PVC flanges melting and deforming from the heat of the boil, despite PVC being rated for much higher temps. e.g.: https://thebeerspy.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/img_42581.jpg
Obviously an easy workaround is to use steel threaded rod and a SS sink flange. But the SS sink flanges are obviously a little more expensive than the PVC. Point being, I went round and round on this until I found a SS hop spider on ebay for less than $20, so I went with that. Bottom line, regardless of whether you buy or DIY, I think a hop spider is the simplest, cheapest way to cut down on pellet trub in the kettle.
They're perfect. Nice that it hangs over the edge of the kettle, staying out of the way of my immersion chiller (I always toss in the immersion chiller at flameout), which helps since I do a lot of post-boil additions for my NEIPAs and other hoppy beers.Yes i read that somewhere too. So how do you like the stainless one? I saw some on amazon
They're perfect. Nice that it hangs over the edge of the kettle, staying out of the way of my immersion chiller (I always toss in the immersion chiller at flameout), which helps since I do a lot of post-boil additions for my NEIPAs and other hoppy beers.
Well, actually, I have a new one on the way, so don't have a picture of it now, sorry. But, something else I've done in the interim is using nude/undyed pantyhose for hop socks. I use them all the time for keg hops, so I figured why not in the boil? And it works perfectly. I just load up a pantyhose/knee high with the hop charge, tie it off, and drop it in the boil. I also usually take the end of the pantyhose and clip it to the side of the pot with a binder clip. Works great, and is cheap as hell. I think I was using pantyhose the last time Oceangrace24 was over for a brew day.You got any eye candy? Haha. Im kind of on the fence about getting one of those or just putting a bag around the lip of the kettle next time i brew
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My first home brew was finally ready to drink last night. It isn't anything special, a SN pale ale extract clone. Turned out ok. I'm happy with the clarity and the carbonation after 2 weeks, should be better in another week. The taste is ok. It is definitely malt/caramel heavy, probably due to this partial boil. I have an IPA fermenting now that I did the same way, but I am done with that method. I am going all grain, already have purchased the needed equipment.
Overall, I'm happy with it. I consider it a win. It's drinkable. My goal was to learn the process and end up with something drinkable. Cheers!
My first home brew was finally ready to drink last night. It isn't anything special, a SN pale ale extract clone. Turned out ok. I'm happy with the clarity and the carbonation after 2 weeks, should be better in another week. The taste is ok. It is definitely malt/caramel heavy, probably due to this partial boil. I have an IPA fermenting now that I did the same way, but I am done with that method. I am going all grain, already have purchased the needed equipment.
Overall, I'm happy with it. I consider it a win. It's drinkable. My goal was to learn the process and end up with something drinkable. Cheers!
Yeah, I called them and they're going to hold it at Old Dunbar and I can get it in the morning, because this driver doesn't get back to Old Dunbar until after 6:30. In the past, I've been able to go into my UPS profile and tell them to leave it without a signature. Apparently Verizon no longer allows this?? Hell, I even initially tried to get them just to leave it at the hub and I would pick it up, but that wasn't available either. It's like Verizon thinks they're shipping me a gold doubloon. Next time I'll just get it shipped to my wife's office.They didnt leave a note on your door? Not sure who it would be. It depends on the day and volume and exact location. I used to deliver to that area sometimes you called ups? Hey you can go online and do an electronic signature for anything but alcohol and guns so they would be able to leave a signature required box without a signature. You should also have the option to pick it up at the hub
I'm a big fan of Griffin's Pest Control. It's a small operation, husband and wife who left Modern Exterminating to start their own thing. Pam used to spray my old townhouse, and now she treats my current house. Let me know if you need their contact info. Good old laid back country folk from out in Gaston I think?So while we are off topic, anyone got any recommendations for termite control companies?
Ok cool. Thanks man! My wife wanted to go with home pest, she has some friends who use them and they seemed reasonable compared to what my mom told me she paid with terminix. I got some termites trying to invade my brewery! Idk man...
Man don’t mess with termites. Get some bait stations in the ground ASAP. It is such a pain to try to sell a house with termite damage.
On another-nother note- has anyone had Foothills Brewery’s Carolina Blonde? It is supposed to be a cream ale but tastes more like a Czech Pilsner. Not sure if I got an off six pack or if they use Pilsner yeast for their brew. It’s fantastic but now I want to try to make it
You're sure it's termites, right? Not trying to insult your intelligence! I only ask because I had what I thought was termites in my brew shed behind the house but turns out it was carpenter ants. Still a pain in the ass, but definitely better than termites!Ok cool. Thanks man! My wife wanted to go with home pest, she has some friends who use them and they seemed reasonable compared to what my mom told me she paid with terminix. I got some termites trying to invade my brewery! Idk man...
Damn bro, that sucks! It's in your house right? Like not in an out building? Is your termite bond current?I had ants before too i feel like ive always known what termites looked like. And these had wings so they are spawning termites and this is the spawning season. I also looked it up on google and done some research on what attracts them and signs of having them and im like yep yep yep
I'd be thinking, dang I need to get paid in beer! Lol.So my wife said the guy went in my brew closet and sprayed. I guess he probably didnt spray any equipment or anything but i was like dang. But if you opened a door and saw this what would you think?
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Diluted or concentrated? Concentrated I just keep it in the bottle it came in. I assume you mean mixed up/diluted starsan? I keep a 32 oz. spray bottle full. When I need to refill that, I know the ratio is 1.5 ml starsan to 32 oz. water. I always use distilled water for this because as we all know, it stays "good" longer with distilled.Yeah i figured it would be fine. So question. What does everyone keep their star san in?
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