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The one tool I had to make I actually found someplace on this forum, though now I can't find it. It's used for removing / replacing the retaining ring that holds back the large spring under the main ball check and holds the whole assembly together. It's made from a 12 inch long piece of 1" ID...

I use a hop back after the chugger pump and before the plate chiller. The hop rocket seems to work fantastic as a filter and I have never experienced a plug, but I do worry about build up inside the thetmimator. After about a dozen brews, I dis assembled the pump head on the chugger pump and was...

So you built this because you didn't want to spend the time to pull the spears? I'm not sure I follow. I fill four 5 gallon sanke legs once a month. I pull the spears and dis assemble them every time. With a few proper tools, some fabricated and some purchased, it takes just a few minutes. An...

This is awesome! I've had an old mini fridge in my garage for a couple years, been trying to figure out how to take out the refrigeration guts and install it into a cabinet I'll build. This is the obvious easy answer. Can't wait to get started. I'm thinking about adding a storage cabinet on top...

Is the recipe for a 10 gallon batch? You list over 30 lbs of grain in your bill.

What would be the point otherwise?

I like the pizza pan idea. I think I have one someplace. Thanks!

When your wife catches you slipping a couple hop cones into the poppourie.

If you like your beer, rock on! You're doing it right. As far as cost savings go, my usual comment to potential home brewers is that you're not going to save money on beer by making your own. The opposite is more likely the case. Once you let yourself get sucked down the rabbit hole, there's no...

I found a recipe for a Belgian ale that calls for one packet of WPL550 and one pack of champagne yeast. I've never seen this before. Is it something that's done regularly? Should I make a single starter by putting both yeasts into one flask, or should I make separate starters and pitch them...

I've convinced myself that having my friends buy the ingredients and then giving them half the beer is harmless.

When you wonder how your bowl of morning Grape Nuts would perform in a mash

I had the same results with willamette here in California. I gave up on it. There is probably some mystical soil balance it needs. My cascades just about run me out of the side yard

My Cascades do the same thing. I've had good luck vacuum packing them whole after drying, then pulse them a few times in the food processor just before putting them in the boil. I found I get aroma that just about makes my eyes water and I end up using less. Not sure if this is an accepted...

Pick them and let them air dry on the dining room table while you're away. They should be just about ready when you get back. If you let your brew buddies take them just ask for a 6 pack of whatever they make.

I had the same issue. I found that putting nothing but gift certificates to the fermentation store on my Christmas and birthday lists got me through. Having friends buy the ingredients in exchange for half the beer helps too

Where did you get the rhizome? A brewing supplier should have only sold you girls. I've heard of ornamental hops from landscaping supply nurseries being boys

I have 4 cascade vines in my side yard and I get enough hops for all my needs. I supplement with small amounts of higher AA hops from the brew store. I brew about a dozen 5 gallon batches per year. I give a bunch of hops away and still have leftovers when the next crop comes in

Make sure the beer you're drinking while you brew is really cold

Never brewed a batch I couldn't drink . They're ALL good. Some are just better than others!