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Do you guys think I could replace Simcoe and Amarillo with others hops. I have theses available: Saaz, Willamette, Chinook Thanks

Nevermind the plate chiller. I found this great kit: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/DIY_Immersion_Chiller_Kit_50ft_p/diy-immersion-chiller-50-kit.htm Bought that, will have fun assembling it :)

My wort is pretty clear, but I have a bit of flour at the bottom each time (I use wilser bag but my grain is pretty small so some flour pass). I don't think this would block the chiller, since it doesn't block the kettle spigot. I will decide between plate chillers and counter flow chiller. Do...

Thanks guys, I'm now considering a Plate Chiller instead. So how does one control the temperature with this type of chiller? With an immersion chiller, I would just check and stop the water going in when my temp is on target. How does this one work? If I don't want to use a pump, I need the...

Okay I have updated my buy list here. If anyone with tubing skills can help me. What kind of adapter would be missing there? I will be using my kitchen faucet. I'm guessing I will also need 2 garden hoses, one for intake and one for outtake? Copper Refrigeration Coil 1/2 Inch x 50 Foot - 58$...

Rénot dépôt didn't have one. The 1/2 inch X 30ft diameter was smaller than the 3/8 X 25ft. It seems sometimes the diameter is calculated from the outside instead of the whole tube. Can be misleading... Next place I will check: -Home Dépot at 58$ (cheaper so may not be a "true" 1/2)...

Wow thanks guys I was not expecting that many replies So 25ft is not good for my needs, I will check out to find 50 ft of 1/2 tubing now, going to hit Rénot dépôt directly today. @hezagenius - Good video, not sure I have this level of equipment though (torch, ...) so I may go with the cheaper...

Hey guys, I want to get an immersion wort chiller to speed up my brew day. I currently use the bath, but it takes around 5 hours to cool down 5 gallons. After checking the prices here in Canada, I found building it would be way cheaper. Too bad I don't live in the US because amazon.com has...

Thanks for the info RedlegEd. I finally just purchased a small adapter for 1$ that screw in the spigot, then I hold a small vinyl tube with my hands from the spigot to the carboy. Your setup looks much better. I will try to build a quick connect like yours when I get better with tubing and...

Just an update on my setup. I copied Gavin setup and it work perfectly. Can now do 10 gal batch on the stove. I just did a 13 gallons test boil on stove with this. Took 1h15 to bring to boil. Here are some pics Just had a problem while boiling with the bungee cord on, I suggest you don't put...

I will experiment with it and let you know if anything melt ;) I think it will be safe, as the element is way under the kettle. Also the element does not create heat on the side of the kettle as far as I know. Just did another brew this weekend but I haven't used insulation. Still need to build...

I will have to check if the material can be heated to 100C (boil temp). I plan to keep the material on since I just use electric element under the kettle, no flame so I think it would be safe! May even makes 10gal batches possible since I could heat more water with this on. As a beginner, not...

Cool! Do you put the isolation cover when you are warming up and boiling also? I figured it could save energy when heating/boiling (less heat loss) and I would just remove the cover when I need to cool down the wort. Here is my buy list so far, probably going today: Material...

Hey Gavin, I am trying to build an isolating cover for my kettle like you did. They don't sell reflectix brand here, so what is the material you are looking for? Here is a list of material I'm considering Nice setup, good to steal your ideas ;)

I learn something new every day! Will check to get the stuff for the iodine test. I am using the standard Safale US-05 yeast, fermented at 20C. Next brew I will keep the yeast from the bottom of the current brew in masson jars so I can reuse the same yeast again. Yes I never waste wort, I...