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I have always done 5 gallon batches and just pitched a single packet of dry yeast. I am upgrading equipment to a 20 gallon system and want to start making starters. I also want to over build them to save some for the next starter. All this will help keep the ingredients cost down. I just can’t...

I am looking at getting a full Tower of Power to control a 240v heating element. I would like a system that is capable of doing finished volumes of 10 and 20 gallon batches. Does anyone out there make a kettle that is capable of this? Until i started looking into this BIAB route the breweasy...

before i buy a new blichmann breweasy, i want to see whats out there. Let me know what you have.

What sort of things do I need to be looking for when i shop for used window units to make a glycol chiller? I believe I have read "analog" or "manual control", but not real sure how to tell what is what.

Hey all. I have recently purchased a two door commercial freezer. Its currently set at -10 degrees F. I have been kicking around the idea of adding a submersible pump in a approximately two gallon tank inside and running an output and return line through a stainless conical fermentor for...

I believe I attached the image correctly, but I am in the planning phase of making my own press. The picture shows a trailer jack being used as the ram. I don't want to use hydraulic, as I like the idea of spinning something on top, but don't really want to go with the normal shaft design...

This freezer is tucked away in the side of an old tobacco barn that is on some property my BIL just bought. I have no idea if it runs or not, but I doubt that it does. Assumming it doesn't run, would this be worth restoring to turn into a keezer? If its not in running condition can something...

I am pretty sure Rhubarb contains little to no pectins. I am planning on doing a 5 gallon batch this year as my gallon batch from last year was pretty awesome. It was however lacking a bit in the flavor department. It had good flavor just not enough of it. Since its low in pectins and I will...

Going to brew yoopers oatmeal stout as my first all grain brew day. I will be using a 10 gallon round cooler MT. I have downloaded the free trial version of beersmith but cant seem to figure out how to enter all the recipe stuff in so it gives me the directions and everything. Also not...

I plan on making some of the gelatin based glue as that seems to be pretty good stuff. I would like to use something very similar to whats below. Its the family crest and a maltese cross (I am a fireman) all mixed together. I will obviously get rid of the words and numbers. I would like...

I am going be making the jump into all grain soon, but even if that takes a while the process has lead me to look into water quality. I have only done one batch at the new place and it was done with water that came through my softener. I don't particularly care for the taste of the water...

I have a almost two month old batch of dandelion wine that is about done cold crashing right now... Its really really clear. The problem is when I sample it I get some pretty aggressive alcholol notes and hardly any of that "liquid sunshine" flavor coming through at all. Is this something I...

Trying to find a trustworthy place to order some extra tap a draft bottles... Preferably ones that come with the new lids. Don't want to overpay, and most of my go to places are sold out. Williams just cancelled my order saying they wont be back in stock for a while and don't have a clue when...

So I have possibly made a few mistakes but I don't think its anything to major. I just want to put my mind at ease that I am still on the right track. Here is what I have done so far. I picked a little over half of a 5 gallon bucket. Trimmed all the petals off and boiled them. Steeped...

I used to keg all the time when I had a keezer. and force carbing was nice. I didn't have any yeast floating around the beer which is the only reason my wife let me get away with home brewing. It took up to much space so I sold it and didn't brew for a few years. Now I am back to brewing...