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The wife is asleep after midnight and you discreetly grab your smartphone to read more about brewing.

5 gallon batches weren't too bad without a valve but 10 gallons became a chore. A Brewer's Edge Kettle valve kit has held up well for about 25 batches. It sits about 4" from the bottom of the pot placed on a propane burner. A step drill is best but a careful hand and a dremel work.

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I had good results with a cutting wheel. There were a lot of sparks. Took about 30 mins including a rough smoothing of the edges.

I don't believe there would be much wort produced with mash #1. Isn't mash #2 just a low temp sparge?

I have great results with dozens of ales at 70-74. Haven't needed a "swamp cooler" and lagers aren't worth my trouble. Stouts, pale ales, cider and mead keep me busy.

I've personally noticed minimal differences in cellaring an already-aged imperial stout. If a brewery releases a "green" beer and charges $20 I would pass. Living in an apartment doesn't allow me much room to cellar and my local store sells every beer as a single (2500+).

I agree, especially with a 600% mark-up. Doesn't this sale offer violate some terms on the board?

+1 on 10 ft lines. I started with 5 ft lines and noticed much improvement on pours with a longer line.

You'll likely be pouring foam until your ale settles back to a lower pressure. It's an easy fix but may take several days to settle back.

I'm in. Just what my wagon needs for tailgating parties.

Do you have others kegs currently connected to the regulator that pour normally? What is your beer line size?

Very possible.

Bell's Barrel-aged Batch 9000 at 14%. Big, bold and boozy. The rest of my night in Kalamazoo is a bit fuzzy.

We stopped by on a slow Wednesday afternoon. I'm fairly sure the owner is retiring and it's not just a business decision. It's a simple operation and the beers were solid.

A good deap cleaning and vinagar rinse helps rid cider.

There is a reason many Big Bucks have closed. The beer was okay, the food is greasy and the service is slow. Their "artisan vodka" may have just been a well pour. The Filing Station was a welcome surprise. The most varied selection of the TC breweries. (Right Brain had 5 IPA's but no dark...

Leave the keg on the regular gas line for 48 hours or top it off several times (at 40 psi). Works when I have brewed extra

I'd hold off for working kegs. Parts, shipping & your time will cancel out any savings, IMO.

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