I went with the 20g for my 10g batches. It hit that price point he was looking at. I wonder if I can find the old order total I paid
Edit: found it. Paid $3514 in 2022 for the 20 gallon solo system, CF10, tc100 and leg extensions, shelf brace for cf10 and casters. Oh and a sight glass. Prices...
Like a legit Igloo style cooler? Yes. I did it for a little while. The TC100 has a submersible pump and you'd just put it in there. The PITA with the cooler is you need to be constantly changing the ice out because of it melting. It wasn't bad while I was just maintaining fermenting temps...
Unsure of PH. Using spring water so it’s most likely 7. Water hasn’t changed from what I have used. You really have me curious about the conversion and now I’m ready to brew again to see if that’s it. Thermometer is accurate. Test with multiple. The info you guys are giving me is more than...
That is another test. Going to get a blow off cane with TC so I can put a valve on it and shut when done so I can still do my closed transfer via PRV without removing the blowoff and introducing oxygen.
One thing I didn't think about, but maybe the cause? I do starters using Proper Starter. At 5 gallons, it would be only 1 can of proper starter. I'm using 2 more more (yes, I am doing it the cheating way). Could the proper starter wort be a culprit being the quantity has increase by at least...
No. Single step mash. Only difference I can pick out in mash is the GF recirc tube was below the liquid surface. The Spike system recirc arm is above the liquid.
I do not notice any astringency. The part that triggered my curiosity is that both of these recipe's have been done multiple times prior when I used my 5 gallon system. The only real big change was pressure during the fermentation process. Same grain bills, same hops, same yeasts, just larger...
I'm kind of stuck as I can't figure out why now I can't get my beers to clear during a cold crash. I have brewed 2 beers that stayed hazy that previously have been very clear. Now the changes:
Originally brewed and clear:
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LHBS milled the grain (unsure of gap)
1 Whirlfloc tab at...