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I'm currently laying out all my options for electric in my detached garage and trying to find a way to utilize available outlets for brewing. It seems I'm in a "got peanut butter, but no jelly" situation: 1) Have a 240v outlet, but only 20 amps. 2) Have a 120v GFCI circuit, but only 15 amps...

I have a 240v 20 amp outlet in my brewing space that I would like to use for induction. I was set to purchase the Avantco IC3500 until I stumbled across the Adcraft unit that has a manual control which would allow for the use of a controller if I ever choose to add mash recirculation to my...

The homebrew gods must be telling me I should not brew this week. I usually find glacier RO machines dependable. My usual stop was out of order. Second stop hadn't been serviced in a month and spit out 25 ppm water. Third stop wasn't serviced in a month and I decided to not even try. Are...

I posted in another thread and think my question got lost in the shuffle so hoping someone can help me out here. Looking for some help from the LoDO Brewers out there. I have a brown ale that I recently made by using the following process: Pre-boil and chill (copper chiller) water Add 40mg/l...

I'm having a contractor meet me to discuss his job tomorrow. I've attached a couple of pictures of my issue. We did a 300 sq ft expansion and had a salt rock finish. From all examples I've seen, this finish has a smooth concrete finish with salt rock indentions. The product we received is ok...

I had what I believe was an Odell Levity Amber (was called a "brick house Amber" because its a pizza joint). The beer tasted much like the description on the Odell website and made me think about trying to make a similar beer. Was surprised to see Nugget and Saaz listed as the hops. Has...

I had taken a few measurements using a refractometer and noticed that after I took the initial reading (pull sample, add to lens, blow on it, close lens, hold it up to natural light), the Brix measurement increased from 12.8 to 13.2. I found as I open and close the lens a few times with the...

I recently moved to an older home and finding it hard to keep the upstairs AC unit from running all day. It's 100 degrees in TX, so it's been working overtime. I noticed the upstairs thermostat is positioned next to the water heater closet. There is no weather stripping around the door so hot...

I recently moved from a house where I had the luxury of natural gas on my patio for brewing and am curious what it would cost to install a gas line in my new brewing space. I have a detached garage that is right next to my gas meter (maybe 8-10ft apart). Does anybody know what it might cost to...

I'm curious to know why some of the folks here make 10G or larger batches when they brew. I try to have a few different beers on tap but it is usually me who is drinking the beer. Not many family/friends around to enjoy it with me. Unless its a recipe I really enjoy, it would seem 10G would...

I'm thinking about switching from a cooler mash tun to BIAB. The main reason is to reduce unnecessary equipment which I think will lead to shorter brew days from less cleaning and management of multiple vessels. I also like the idea to apply direct heat to the mash, if needed. Has anybody...

So adding some equipment and using a different process i overshot my OG by 5 points and fell short on volume. I calculate I can add .5 gallons of boiled water to hit my target OG. What impact would this have on IBU? I brewed a munich helles targeting 1.049 and 17 IBU. I have 4.5 gallons of...

I recently bought a used AIH keg and am currently having sealing issues. The keg came under pressure (a LOT of pressure). I cleaned it up prior to replacing o-rings and was able to soak in oxiclean upside down with no leak out of the lid. Then I replaced the o-rings (ball lock kit from AIH)...

I am currently researching how to convert my KAB4 to natural gas. After reviewing multiple threads, I am unclear on the hose size. What ID hose should I purchase? Will 3/8 hose work? I have a 1/2 supply pipe installed on my patio by homebuilder and purchased the Hurricane natural gas orifice...

Curious for you folks you invested in a grain mill, do you still struggle with inconsistent efficiency or has it helped you dial in your target numbers? I've recently experienced swings from 68% to 75% (nothing in between) and I have to believe it's the crush. I was skeptical of the crush on...

Martin or anybody else with the answer - what is the rounding used for the Bru'n Water mash pH estimate? I assume to the nearest tenth? My meter accuracy is +/-.02 so I just want to be sure how to interpret the estimate. I recently discovered that my estimates have been off for some beers...

I decided to do a late night brew and ran into a leaking mash tun which destroyed my efficiency. I used LME and a longer boil to hit my OG (1.052) but it left me with 4.75 gallons in the fermenter vs. the 5.25 planned. I have a 1L starter of 3068 ready to go (used stirplate; cold crashed and...

Just scored a deal with the guy who posted this on craigslist: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/for/4995440050.html It is a PODS warehouse and they had an abandoned container with a bunch of co2 tanks. Mine looks great and possibly has some co2 left. I'm pretty sure there is no shipping...

I have a GE 7.0 cf chest freezer which I might convert to a keezer in the future. Right now I have 2 ball locks and a 5 lb co2 tank. I've been looking for a spare and came across some $40 20 lb co2 tanks on craigslist. Anybody have the same freezer and use a 20lb tank inside? I want this as...

I recently brewed a Kolsch using my tap water and am trying to identify a weird flavor and aroma I am getting in the beer. I missed my mash temp of 149 and settled around 147. The beer seems extremely dry and I'm not sure if this might be the aftertaste that is throwing me off. I attached a...