Recent content by kona_dude

For the right offer I would. Just DM me.

I need to move this as it is just taking up needed space. Hit me up with a reasonable offer

Doh! Looks like editing on the phone is wonky. $1300. I'll try and update the original post. Thanks for pointing that out!!

I recently moved and have neither the time nor money to have 240V/50A service installed so am looking to sell my home built electric brew system. It is priced to move and because being home built could use a little TLC. $1300 It was built based on EBrew Supply plans. It includes the panel that...

How long did it take to get your scores? Curious as I recently sat for the tasting exam. And congrats!

Did you taste at all before putting it on apricots? Curious what sort of flavors you got with it as a primary fermentation. Any funk? Mostly fruit?

I find that the more different things in bottles the easier it is to resist any particular one! My Berliner was one of my 1st sours that I did and I still have a few bottles left. Having 6 different things to choose from certainly is nice!

You could always save it and use it as your "souring agent" for blending. I know people that are running pure lacto cultures (in a keg no less) specifically for blending into other beers to raise the sourness. That can be a little more predictable than trying to hit a certain sourness from the...

I used a hole saw to drill a hole in the top that would accept a bung. When sampling I use a piece of a racking cane that fits another bung that I attached some hose and a 100mL syringe to. I just swap the bungs, take a sample and put the airlock one back in. Hole size also accepts an auto...

I've been using these for a little over a year now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Brewing-Beer-Fermenter-13-Gallons-HDPE-2-/191396595586?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c90204782 I've pulled 5 gallons from it for bottling and replaced and so far so good. The beer that came out of it has...

Thanks. I couldn't either but thought I'd run it by people since I don't have much experience with barrels.

Is there any reason that anybody can think of not to put the hole/nail in the side of the barrel? So putting it in one of the staves rather than the "heads". A friend has a barrel that will not have good access to the heads, so is thinking about putting the Vinnie nail in the side.

If your wife is Brazilian how about some jaboticaba?

I tried a dragon fruit Berliner using 8 lbs dragon fruit (American beauty variety - and that was flesh weight after removing skins) in 5 gal. The color result was what I wanted but no fruit flavor. I would suggest looking for Thompsons which have a plum flavor. Of course if you just are going to...

I found this info about the 2015 Bug Farm, which I think is completely different than the 2014 version. I was lucky enough to snag a vial so will need to get that going soon. The 2014 is chugging away and has tasted wonderful even after about 8 months.