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Just put a Winexpert Sangiovese kit together, and managed to grab a packet of D47 yeast from my stash when I was putting it together. Didn't realize I grabbed d47 until I was done rehydrating and already pitched. Has anyone ever used d47 in a red? How did it turn out?

RIP, about 1/2 gallon of Kolsch. Also, RIP the rest of my morning while I clean this mess out of my kegerator. The air circulation fan was splashing it *everywhere*, which means a complete teardown. *Sigh*

Does anyone have a source for Peracetic Acid? Looking to change up sanitizers periodically and can't seem to find a source for it on a smaller scale.

Well, I finally did it. I was doing a cleaning cycle on my electric system, and was at the end so I was pumping the cleaning solution out into a bucket. I smelled something funny, looked up and said, "Hey, why is there a festive orange glow coming from my kett..." which was quickly followed...

I'm in the process of setting up my RO system to use a non-pressurized storage tank. I've come up with a high and low float switch setup using a relay and a latching circuit; it looks good to me but I'd like a second opinion and a sanity check. My half-assed schematic is below. The idea is...

Chugger pump with the stainless steel head. I'll also include a ball valve and a handy foot switch to switch it on/off. Just took it apart to clean it all out, and replace the teflon thrust washer. Works great, I just don't need it any longer. New they're running about $150, this one comes with...

I'm selling my barely used Avantco IC3500. It's a 220v Induction cooker. Used this to do a few batches before I decided to go full element-in-the-kettle electric. Works like a champ. Requires a 220v 20 amp plug. I'm including a 10' extension cord for it that doesn't have a male end on it, so you...

Has anyone seen/used one of these yet? http://hannainst.com/halo-ph-electrode-for-beer-analysis-fc2142.html Seems interesting. Claims it can be used at mash temps with no issue. Accuracy claims to be ±0.005 pH / ±0.3 mV. The resolution throws me for a loop the way they have it listed...

I've got 5 Vent-Matic stainless faucets for sale, including 1 growler filler. Three used, cleaned on removal. Two never used, brand new. Asking $175 + shipping for the whole package. Will consider separating if I have enough interest to sell all 5. In that case, I'd like $35+shipping...

So far, so good. Added on some different hardware before the first use. Got a batch of Dark Mild in it.

My face when...

Got on board the Malt Mechanics kickstarter for a 1/4 barrel fermenter. It finally arrived! I made a few substitutions on the hardware they provided, though. A couple of odds and ends from Bobby at Brewhardware. The butterfly valve, the ezclean racking port and the gas ball-lock on top for...

Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Boil Size: 8.13 gal Post Boil Volume: 7.03 gal Batch Size (fermenter): 6.00 gal Bottling Volume: 5.25 gal Estimated OG: 1.039 SG Estimated Color: 18.5 SRM Estimated IBU: 25.0 IBUs Brewhouse Efficiency: 80.00 % Est Mash Efficiency...

I was looking to brew a smash for a club competition. I've got 8 oz of Jarrylo hops. Anyone have any experience with them? Looking to do an IPA SMASH with them.

Has anyone used this type of fruit crusher? Italian Fruit Crusher Does it work well for apples and/or pears? How fine is the pomace? Better yet: Any suggestions for a fruit crusher that won't break the bank?

As the subject states. I currently have a Monster Mill 2 roller. I've been debating the upgrade (Is it an upgrade?) to a 3 roller mill. Right now I condition grain and mill at .039 for my BIABasket setup. No issues with stuck recirculation, and I regularly get around 88% mash efficiency (as...

My Homebrew Club is running a competition in conjunction with the Hackettstown Taste of the Town even this year. Site is: http://www.njhopz.com/stott2016/ Information about the festival: https://www.facebook.com/Skyland-Region-Taste-of-the-Town-Food-Wine-Festival-364486340295184/ Just...

Today, I was cursing the horrible accuracy of the digital oral thermometer I was using to gauge my daughter's fever. It was all over the place! Swings of ±3 degrees. I decided to order a better one, but I needed to asses her temperature now. I have some NSF certified thermometers from...

This is mostly directed at @Buckeye_Hydro but anyone feel free to chime in. I have a pretty decently sized RO system. Currently I have a 14 gallon (Actual storage is somewhere between 10-11 gallons) pressurized storage tank. The system provides brewing water and drinking/ice maker water for...

This question is mostly directed at @mabrungard or @ajdelange, but feel free to chime in. Brewing a Vienna Lager today. Using Bru'n Water spreadsheet, was wondering what profile would be most appropriate for it? I was leaning towards the 'amber balanced' profile. Thanks for any guidance.