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I will definitely try that!

Thanks for the tip!

I'm going very slow. I never go past a 1/4 of the way open on the valve... I know its getting past my FB but I'm clueless as to why because I'm not banging it while stirring the grains as far as I can tell.

Interesting concept, thanks for the advice!

I am continuously getting a large amount of grain coming through the whole process of draining the wort. It might flow clear for a quart or two then have a large amount of grain come slushing out.

Okay, I have brewed two all grain recipes and during both vourlaufing steps, I could NEVER get the bed to settle. My temps were correct, I believe I mixed in well enough and made sure there were no dough balls or clumps and I even let the mash sit longer than required. I am running a 10...

Any advice on a good all grain kit or recipe for someone starting out? Is one style easier than another?

Fermenting away!

Broke my 5 gallon fermenter tonight full of a cream ale 5 minutes after I put it in...:mad: 5 hours wasted but a valuable lesson learned...:smack:

From what I have seen, you simply insert a thermometer in the dry grain and get a reading. Also, I see many guys pre heat the mash tun by pouring a gallon or so and closing the lid before dumping the full mash volume.

Obey the toad.

Yes, I'm trying to get it as close to my equipment as possible. I run a 10 gallon rubbermaid cooler and a ten gallon brew pot. From what I see, it only gives me the choice of a 15 gallon brew pot with the 10 gallon rubbermaid...

Thanks, guys. I'm starting to understand that it accounts for grain absorption and dead space. I had no idea the grains could soak up so much water. I really appreciate the tips!

I'm in Wooodville. I'd love to come up and learn something with the Nac home-brew group.:) Just tell me where and when.

The recipe calls for 13.50 lbs of malt.

Okay, Im new to all grain brewing and I am having trouble understanding beersmith and how to properly use it. I am entering all the info I know, but it still comes up with weird numbers when looking at the mash tab. I know as a rule I can use 1- 1.25 gallons for the mash and .50gallons for the...

Okay, Im new to all grain brewing and I am having trouble understanding beersmith and how to properly use it. I am entering all the info I know, but it still comes up with weird numbers when looking at the mash tab. I know as a rule I can use 1- 1.25 gallons for the mash and .50gallons for the...

Stone IPA.:ban:

Nice video, Toddrod. Yeah, I'm here in Deep East Texas and we are in a bad drought as well. I did manage to pick about 18lbs of wild muscadines from the tree line. I've already made some jam but the rest is for wine. Great video on the vineyard. I'd like some domesticated varieties as well.

Thank you for that!