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My HLT is programmed with an electric PID with this temperature sensor that is wired to the PID to read the temperature of the water. Here is the PID temp. probe looks like. Currently, I am just setting (free dropping) the temp. probe inside the water during heating. But I want to fix (make...

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I have 2 fermentation chambers that are both occupied with two different beers. I really would like to brew another batch of beer and use one of the two chambers to temperature control the new batch (something fast fermenting, no cold crash needed). Currently, my fermentation chambers are...

I recently cultivated yeast from 3 cans of a Belgium Style Golden Ale from Currahee Brewery. Here is a link to the beer Frankenstark – Currahee Brewing I started with a 400mL yeast starter, then stepped it up to 2L starter. It was happy and active, lots of activity. I attached some picture...

I am new to brewing kombucha and have the equipment for bigger batches from years of brewing beer (5-6 gallons). I also have the equipment to keep the fermentation temperature at the optimal 78F-80F using a fermentation chamber and a heating pad. I am curious to know how long it should take for...

So I am going to brew a Belgian Strong ale and made a yeast starter with WLP500. This is my first time using a 2L flask and Propper pitch starter. Here was the preparation: - 2 x Propper pitch started canned wort (OG 1.040) 16oz - 2 x 16oz bottled water - 1 packet of WLP500 What do ya'll...

Brewed my first lager (5-gallon batch size) with a 1.049 OG and pitched a single packet of WLP800 at 52 F. I did a bit of research and asked local HBS owner and microbrewery owner what should my fermentation schedule look like. The plan was to ferment at 52 F for pretty much as long as it takes...

I recently purchased a Tilt V3 from eBay for $135.00 (with tax $143.10) and while I waited for it to arrive, I built out a custom integration and web interface to view a fermentation rate and temperature chart in. Here is a link to the web interface and integration: https://tinyurl.com/yapntawv...

Hello everyone! I am interested in automating my wort cooling process. Currently, I am using the setup shown in the first image below (2 immersion wort chillers, one in the BK and one in an insulated Ice Water Cooler). It works for the most part and cools my water in about 10 minutes with...

I posted in DIY but I wanted to ensure others knew about the build and/or first-timers with fermentation chambers. Shoot me some suggestions for lagers I should try with this bad boy! I surf this forum religiously when embarking on a new adventure or project. Thanks to everyone who contributes...

I surf this forum religiously when embarking on a new adventure or project. Thanks to everyone who contributes and I hope to help others with this post. I have been on and off brewing beer for about 5-6 years now and have been using a swamp cooler to try and control temperatures. This works for...

I am curious to know when is the best time to use flavoring extract oils? I will be using LorAnn Gourmet Liquid Flavoring PECAN in an English Brown ale to give it a more nutty flavor. My question is would it be better to add the flavoring extract: - before cold crashing? - during cold...

HBT helped me a tremendous amount on building kegerator and I wanted to share my experience. Below is the pricing and parts for my kegerator build. Description 3 tap kegerator, with 5# co2 tank inside (possibly 4 kegs in the future). Parts The freezer chosen was this freezer at Best Buy...

My local home brew shop said (with the equipment I have) is to: 1) Prepare priming sugar with 1/2 cup of water. And pour into bottom of bottling bucket (5 gallons). 2) Siphon from primary (5 gallon batch) to bottling bucket, and priming sugar will naturally mix in without stirring and causing...

My local home brew shop said (with the equipment I have) is to: 1) Prepare priming sugar with 1/2 cup of water. And pour into bottom of bottling bucket (5 gallons). 2) Siphon from primary (5 gallon batch) to bottling bucket, and priming sugar will naturally mix in without stirring & causing...

Homebrewers, I am a beginner brewer (3rd brew ever) and wanted to get some guidance after my last brew. This was a 5 gallon DME batch of a German Hefeweizen [Extract]. I bought all the ingredients the day of brew and used the recipe in picture below. Please give me any advice and reason for...

Hey home brewers. I am very new to home brewing and hope you all can answer some simple recipe ingredient questions before I start the purchasing of supplies and also answer some brewing process questions. My favorite beer is a wheat beer, specifically hefeweizens, so naturally I want to...

Hey home brewers. I am very new to home brewing and hope you all can answer some simple recipe ingredient questions before I start the purchasing of supplies and also answer some brewing process questions. My favorite beer is a wheat beer, specifically hefeweizens, so naturally I want to brew...