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I've never used one... Is that weird? I've brewed some pretty big batches without a problem.

Thanks for the responses. Can anyone recommend a extract/partial mash? recipe that will be ready in time? The two that I've done need extensive time for bottle conditioning. Thanks.

I'm too much of a noob to comment on the beer, but I did want to wish you well on your vacation. Been there, done that! Be safe over there and give 'em hell!

I think I'm late in chiming in on this one, but here's my two cents... I have left a high gravity warmer in secondary for close to five months. I then (at a recommendation from my local HBS) added some nottingham to the bottling buckets, to be sure there was something to eat the priming sugar...

Hi All, I typically brew my Christmas Warmer in June/July, but, regretably:(, I haven't brewed anything this year. Is it still possible to brew a legit Warmer... something with a little kick that still go does smoothly? Or should I start planning for next year?

Hi All, How long can a high gravity ale remain in the secondary before I should be concerned that there won't be enough yeast in suspension to carbonate in a bottle?

Is that exacly why you would use a temp controller? You set it at a certain temp and leave it...? Then , nothing would freeze. Maybe I'm missing something?

Thanks... I saw that but didn't think to remove it. Did you take any steps to fill that hole back in after you run your stuff through it? Should I worry about cold air leaking out? Once my conversion is complete, I'm going to have to make a label saying something like "Courtesy of Buford."...

I finished my conversion last weekend, and I tried adding the Ranco tonight. From what I've read, the temp probe is fed through the drain hole in the back. I've removed the drain tray, but I can't see how the temp probe fits... It almost looks like it has to be bent to get past the...

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably keg this batch and use the Petrol Gel on the rest. I just ordered some from Northern Brewer along with new Orings.

I'm eager to keg my IPA and have just finished my fridge conversion... I won't be able to get to my LHBS any time soon to get the lube. Do I really need it?

I saw that someone asked for this in another post, and I wasn't able to find one. Here's what I used, including where I bought them. Obviously, I tried to find the lowest prices, but I can't guarantee that. Sanyo 4912 ( I got this free from a friend.) 3" Two Faucet Tower $145.49...

I was able to complete my Sanyo 4912 conversion yesterday. It was pretty easy thanks to your posts. Thanks for taking the time.

Thanks for the info. Monster Mash, that setup is sweet!

for the info on the kraussen. I guess I'll stop worrying now. :mug:

Has anyone come across plans for building a bar in their home? I'd love to be able to dispense my own beer at my own bar. I've seen a ton of sites that offer to sell plans, but from what I've seen people do on this site, I'd be a moron to pay for plans. By the way, I just came across John...

I've seen tons of pics on this site that show a lot of "foam" at the top of a carboy. I've only done a few batches using a carboy (vs. a bucket), and I don't remember seeing that. I always have the junk at the bottom but not the top. Should I be concerned? :confused: :confused:

I brewed a high gravity Warmer last year. I tasted it about 5 weeks after brewing and was totally bummed due to the high alcohol, yuck taste. I then let it bottle condition until Christam (almost 3 months later), and it turned out quite nicely. I actually found a bottle of it last month when...

I know this has been said several times, and I'm only a newbie, but I've used One Step for all of my batches (only 8 so far), and I definatley leave everything wet. I haven't had a problem with off flavors yet.

Hi All, I just reracked into secondary last night, after being in primary for 7 days. My question is... How long can I leave my beer in the secondary before bottling? I don't intend to even try this batch until my new baby is born in mid-December, so it'll be conditioning in the bottle...