Anvil Foundry
Santa arrived a little early. Any fans out there? Any tips? 12 posts - 5 participants Read full topic
View ArticleRecirculation 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...
View ArticleSpike 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...
View ArticleCurious 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...
View ArticleBrewery 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...
View ArticleGunk
Lost an o ring out of mash tun bulkhead valve so I took it out. In the process I decided to disassemble it and holy moly, the inside was packed with nasty gooey crud. Gave an overnight pbw soak and...
View ArticleHydrometer flask oops
My hydrometer flask with the tube the hydrometer came in stuck inside. I have been storing the hydrometer in it with the cap upwards. It fit. Stuffed it in this time the wrong way and the cap stuck....
View ArticleAdvice on electric systems
Hi all. I’ve been doing BIAB for a number of years and have had a good experience with it. However, I’m considering moving to an electric all-in-one system. Since I’m someone with a penchant for...
View ArticleAnti-Gravity Transfer Pump into Bottling Bucket - Aeration
I have one of Northern Brewer’s Anti-Gravity Transfer Pumps. I have used it to transfer from primary to secondary and also adapted it so I can pump ice water thru my cooling coils -works great for...
View ArticleEquipment for making a LAGER
Hello. I have experience making ales at home. What special equipment do I need to make a lager? I would start with a malt extract, I think. Does Northern Brewer sell equipment for making lagers?...
View ArticleNo chill, anyone?
Hey all. The two things I have considered a drag in home brewing are - 1) bottling, and 2) cooling down the wort. With kegging, the first item has been solved. The other, not so much. I currently use...
View ArticleWashing bottles
Is there a way or device to wash beer bottles in a dishwasher? 4 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
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