How Many Brews Before New Equipment Doesn't Give Off Metal Taste
I am somewhat new to brewing (8 months), but I’ve noticed that both times I’ve used new kettles (The one that came with the kit and my new Anvil Foundry) the at least the first batches have had a...
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Motorizing grain mill
Just picked up a 10 dollar pulley after finding an electric motor at my work that I was able to take. Looking to build a cabinet that will allow me to remove the top(with pulley and mill attached) and...
View ArticleAnvil Foundry
Santa arrived a little early. Any fans out there? Any tips? 12 posts - 5 participants Read full topic
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Recirculation coil in htl or mash?
I am putting in a recirculating coil in. The question is, do put the coil in the hlt to circulate the wort through the htl or put the coil in the mash ? I want to put it in the hlt because I will not...
View ArticleKettle Pot Size
Hello I would like to start making 2.5gal. batches of beer and was wondering if I could use an 8gal. kettle for this size batch? Im currently making 5.5gal. batches using a 15gal kettle. tx Bob G. 2...
View ArticlePurchased & Used Grain Mill
Well, I had purchased a 10lb bag of uncrushed barley a few months back and after getting through 2020 and Christmas I thought it was time to brew some beer. My LHBS wanted a buck a pound to mill it...
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Spike Flex+ fermenter
Well I finally pulled the trigger on the flex plus fermenter from Spike. I mainly wanted it to be able to do closed pressure transfers to the keg. I have been playing around with the Brew Bucket and...
View ArticleFresh 5 gal Whiskey Barrel
I just received this whiskey barrel last week to use for aging maple syrup. However, I wanted to specifically get a used bourbon barrel and not a whiskey barrel so I’m selling this. $150 Located in...
View ArticleStarting a brewery
Hey guys, My friend and I are planning to start a brewery in our city soon. We have been discussing starting a business for one year, and finally, we decided to start a brewery. My friend had some...
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Curious beer glass
I got this glass from Germany. I see the barley and i see the hops but what are the blue flowers 12 posts - 4 participants Read full topic
View ArticleNew mini keg
Just received a new Baco eng mini keg. I opted for the largest size 5L which is about a 12 pack. The larger keg comes with a forward sealing tap with a flow control knob. The size is nice and compact...
View ArticleBlichmann Hellfire
Hey I have a very old burner that I use for my boil. I am considering getting the Blichmann Hellfire but I am concerned about my deck. I do not know what burner I have now but it does not seem to...
View ArticleAnother use for my spunding valve
Ive been fermenting under pressure using a spunding valve. Instead of just releasing the co2 ive hooked the gas out from the fermenter to the liquid post on my keg that needs to be carbonated and the...
View ArticleBrewzilla 65 liter pump plugging problem with hot break junk
I just got a brewzilla 65. I have brewed 2 5 gallon batches and third 10 gallon batch. The problem I had was the pump plugged up with material during cooling to 60F with immersion cooler. Is this...
View ArticleFree Carboys
Hello all. Just took a job in AZ and my carboys can’t come. I have 7, free 5 and 6 gallon carboys cleaned and sanitized with handles for anyone to swing by and pick up. Address is 528 20th ave NE,...
View ArticleNB AntigdravityPump
Anyone here use the hosts antigravity pump? My plan is to use it with a stainless aeration stone and tee to force carbonate 5 gallon kegs. Pull beer from the liquid out post, inject CO2 at the tee and...
View ArticleCleaner transfer with spigot VS siphon?
I can never avoid transferring quite a lot of break material into the fermenter when siphoning from my kettle. I start part way down the liquid, rather than from the bottom. It begins as very clear...
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Brewery Brew Day With The Anvil
Small batch so used the Anvil system. Brewery water comes in about 160 so only needed to raise it about 4 degrees. Easy to set the temp and mash in the basket. I was using a recipe for my 3 vessel...
View ArticleReparing a Mill
Ive been having trouble with my cereal killer lately not biting the grain. Took it apart and cleaned it a few times to get it to crush. This time i flipped the rollers figuring the were worn down...
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