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1/2 bbl conical -> 5 gal kegs

Batches are 15gals - grain bill is typically 30-45 lbs total I like the quick connects - never used cams

100 gals or so (maybe 80), not batches! Just looking to smooth the edges of the process by having a pro look over my shoulder.

This pic was from just before the vent hood was installed. :)

Started extract in early ‘00s, built my new brewery this spring and started all-grain. Never brewed a beer my friends (and I) didnt love. Brewed about 100 gals so far all-grain - looking to get better.

Working out kinks in my new brew-room and looking for a commercial (or alternatively VERY experienced homebrewer) to hang out for my next brew day (Fairfield County, CT). e-HERMS 20g setup Will supply homebrew and snacks plus maybe a slave to clean up. Any takers?

I've been underletting myself and find that it works great!

So while you're heating up your strike water from mash temp to mashout (roughly 169 or so) - is that just "extra" mash time or included in the roughly 60 mins mash?

Thanks - just to be clear I am doing as you suggest - doughing in with higher than goal temps then lowering the HLT temp as things neutralize - just wanted to see if this is what others' do! Thanks again!

Hi all - couple of quick questions. Recently installed my 20-gal e-herms setup and loving it - having brewed 3 amazing batches already. That being said, I have a couple of questions related to temps and timers. First is during my mash. When do you folks start your mash timers? Immediately...

Trying to decide between these two - assume I'll be doing both heated and cooled extras. Anyone have a view on which to go with?

20 Gal all-grain HERMS kit nearing completion. I have lots of experience with extract and kegging - this is my upgrade to all-grain! May need some help with my first batch - anyone experienced interested in popping by in a few weeks to provide guidance would be welcome and I'll furnish beer...

Sadly I won't have a chance in a week - either I do something with it now or I have to wait two weeks (I'll be out of town after this weekend for two weeks) - what to do!? :confused:

Relatively new to homebrewing, though have made many great batches of ales already! Looking for advice on what to do with 4 (5-gallon) batches of ale I brewed two weeks ago (on Sat the 9th) and need to Keg for consumption in late June. I have kegged (forced carb) and bottled (in-bottle...