Coincidentally I was talking to a guy running the local brew store and he had a 20 gallon solo and said he seems to be stuck on 65% efficiency. I’m happy with the 70-74% I’ve gotten so far on my system. I wouldn’t be happy with 65% even though it is just a number that can be made up with a...
I think the main concerns with dead space are efficiency concerns and temperature concerns. Some of that is indeed alleviated I believe with dual recirculating. Dead space I think can be considered liquid not in direct contact with wort during mashing. Some people refer to dead space as what is...
Bobby lowered the outlet and whirlpool ports so dead space is much more limited but you can setup a T on any kettle to get it dual recirculating so It is mixing under the false bottom. The Spike solo basket also has dead space around the basket to deal with above the false bottom. I also like...
Good. This is the exact situation I was in. I started fly sparging in an igloo with my 1/2 barrel on a propane burner.
Then I got a grainfather and saw simplification in my brew day.
Then i splurged and got clean in place everything and feel I am about at the pinnacle of ease.
I don’t know...
I have up for sale a Spike gift card that I purchased that I no longer need. It’s just the code and not a physical card. Expires 11/27/2024. It is for $250.
Selling for $225. Code will be emailed or distributed however you prefer upon payment. Thanks!