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I did my first extract brew in 8 years...I honestly have forgotten how fast my brew day goes with extract. From start to cleanup in under 3 hours. Don't get me wrong, I love all grain but it was nice to start just before noon and be done by 2:15. I did an extract because I was out of base...

Freshly tapped Porter

Just finished fermenting a porter (1.068 post boil) in this and wanted to give my review. I had about 5.5 gallons that I poured into this vessel post boil. Maybe a little less. I used a blowoff tube because I was a little worried about the small amount of headspace. I would recommend...

I just purchased the DeepWood from a local brew shop. I paid $139 for the 6Gallon with 2 ports. The size is deceiving but it should be good for a 5.5 gallon fermentation.

So far so good. Pressure is holding good. Thanks for all the suggestions. It was ultimately a bad oring that did not leak all the time. Only by wiggling the Gas in QD did I see the leak as previously suggested. Thanks everyone! :mug:

Tullamore Dew

All my kegs are ball lock...no pin lock. Always use keg lube. But you are probably on the money with a touchy disconnect. I am going to replace the o-ring and if that doesn't work the QD.

Thanks. I think I may have found the leak. While spraying, looking, and moving. I put some pressure on the gas in QD and heard the faint hiss of gas releasing. I took the QD off sprayed and no bubbles. I placed the QD back on the gas in, turned on the gas and saw plenty of bubbles leaking...

Keg was definitely not pressurized. I do not believe the valve is one way. Checked the tops of the connects, and they seem tight and not to be leaking. I am going to try the dawn solution. Right now I am using a foam solution...turns to soap suds moment it is spayed. Maybe not as tight, so...

I have been going crazy trying to find a leak in my keg system, and for some reason it keeps eluding me. 2 weeks ago I kegged my ale and put it on air to carb. I sprayed all connections with soap to check for a leak and did not find any. Within 1 - 2 days my newly filled 5lb tank was drained...

So swmbo gave me an early Christmas gift. She got me a chest freezer. Time to start lagering. Just need to get a controller and a good recipe....decisions, decisions.

I have though about that but I had some reservations. First I can only find used kegs for that price, new kegs are more expensive. Once I add any shipping in (if I cannot find locally) I am at 100+ dollars already. Still half the price agreed, but I would need to get some work done to the keg...

Red rye ale I just tapped. Not as clear as I would have liked, but still damn tasty.

Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 23 1/2" Here is the link to the site and product if interested: http://www.dwbrewproducts.com/shop/product_info.php/gal-stainless-steel-carboy-ports-p-84

I was Thinking about purchasing a 12 Gallon Stainless Steel Carboy from Deep Wood Brew Products. Does anyone have any experience with these? I am planning on doing 10 gallon batches in this. The price point is better than a conical, and space is a bit of an issue at the moment so this...

I have to agree. I use bleach to sanitize my carboy after washing. I rinse really well and have never had any off flavors. I use about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of bleach for 5 gallons. I have had a bleach scent after rinsing. Usually I will give another really good rinse if I do smell any remnants...

Tried this for the first time today. Just finished up. Hit an OG of 1.064. My only miss was a mash temp of 154, I got up to 156(was shooting for 158). Hopefully it will be full bodied enough. I am stoked to try this one out. My first oatmeal stout. I cannot wait to get this on tap.

Bevel

Got it from Harbor Freight: Benchtop Wood Lathe - 8" x 12"

Thanks. I actually bought the lathe for this project. Figure I can make a bunch of tap handles.