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I’ve been fermenting under pressure for a bit now: but my last fermentation didn’t go perfectly: lots of fluctuation in temperature. This last brew I decided to convert my spare freezer into a fermentation chamber: so now I’m under pressure and controlling temperature. However, I can’t tell...

I’ve had the Mark’s keg washer, and it HAD been working great... until I began fermenting in my kegs... Now it just can’t seem to “scrub” the remnants off like it once had (it seems to leave behind Krausen on the wall). Would one of the home-made keg-washers work better? (With their much...

I’m trying to improve the quality of my beer, so I’m looking into an RO system... I’m also trying to keep from over-complicating things... If I buy an RO system, and then start using software to build a water profile, is there any need to have a pH meter?

I’m trying to figure out if an RO system is cost effective, or a waste? I only brew about 5x 5gallon batches a year, although I did acquire a Picobrew Z, so hopefully that will change) I’d like to get into more detailed water profiles (I just use spring water now), but I can’t decide if I...

I have a haier 150 can beverage center with a manual dial thermostat. Unfortunately the swing and control isn’t as precise as I’d like. I bought an ink bird, but I noticed the ITC 1000: can that just replace the old thermostat? It seems like a neater package, versus having a thermostat on...

Looking to unload a fermentasaurus that has seen 3 uses. I’ve been making smaller batches, so fermenting in a keg is easier. Includes fermentasaurus, pressure kit and the fermentasaurus jacket. Asking $100 Spunding valve also available for extra cost.

I’ve been looking at the SS Brewtech Keg Wassher, and started to like the design... but the price is not as appealing. I then started looking at all of your DIY options, and was about to pull the trigger... until I learned about the “oil cooled motor” issues. The superior pump seems to be a...

I’ve been drooling over the SS Brewtech Keg Wassher for a bit... but I’m finally coming to my senses and considering making my own DIY washer. I DO have a Mark II washer... but I’m not thrilled by the power going through the posts... Plus it gets a bit messy when it comes to dumping the old...

I'm new to home brew, and finally getting some friends who want to take some samples of my beer home with them... I plan on washing up some bottles/growlers and tossing them in the freezer to be ready when somebody asks for a to-go... Seeing as 3 bucket cleaning is fairly standard: is there...

Good evening all! I’m not sure if anybody can help, but I figured it’s worth the shot. I’m having a cookout in a few weeks, and I plan on having one or two of my homebrews on tap (building a Keezer). I’d also like to have a light beer offering for those less adventurous drinkers: I wasn’t...

I’m hoping we can have a little “Fermentation theory” session here to try and educate myself. I’m looking to improve my fermentation process, but I don’t really want to add a modified refrigerator to the mix (due to lack of space & wife demands...) And I’ve saved a bit of coin that would allow...

I’m considering an RO setup for my newest hobby.... But the small tanks the undercounter systems come with won’t do much for a 5 gallon batch. I’ve seen the 5gallon camping jugs: but washing them seems tough. I’m also thinking the 6 gallon fermentation buckets would be a good, sturdy...

I’m intrigued by the Grainfather conical fermenter. Space is at a premium in my apartment, so I’ve been fermenting in a corner of my basement storage area. It keeps at a nice 65-68* ambient (based on the min-max thermometer i placed there). I know an old college fridge would work great, but...

What TDS meter are you using? Is ATC needed too?

I’m considering ordering a RO Buddie system from amazon... the relatively low cost seems to make sense vs buying distilled water and building a profile. I’m curious, though, since when you research you don’t seem to get any reputable answers (only marketing-heavy opinions of RO vs...

Homebrew Finds posted an RO filter today, and it has my brain spinning. Is RO as good as distilled water for build a profile? Would RO water be good to use in my Nespresso as well? And what RO filter are you using?

I bought a 1.75 gallon cornie keg to use to clean my beer lines (instead of a hand sprayer). Any reason not to use compressed air from my compressor to pressurize the keg? Or should I stop being cheap and just use the CO2?

I’m trying to gather parts to build a spunding valve, but I can’t seem to find lead free brass options. Is it important to use lead free, even though it shouldn’t be in contact with the beer?

Im new to this homebrew game. I’m starting to hear that fermenting under pressure may be able to improve my results (I don’t have a dedicated fermentation chamber). I’m curious if this is truly the case? Does fermenting under pressure have any downsides? And is the fermentasaurus the...

I’m looking to convert my Sanke kegerator setup to ball lock. But I still want to be able to use Sanke when I don’t have homebrew around. I see some ball lock to sanke kits, but I can’t seem to find any stainless steel kits. Am I better off just getting worm clamps and swapping out the...