stm25rs Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I haven't brewed anything since the spring, but did sit in on a friend's brewing session yesterday, and learned how to do all grain. For some reason I had it in my head that all grain was a much more complicated process, but it really wasn't. I'm not going to be making the move to all grain yet (money/storage space), but it was still pretty informative. Anybody know why it's called a hot liquor tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Brewing water is called liquor. Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I did an extract kit two weekends ago, I was done in 2hrs, I couldn't believe how fast it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm avoiding going all grain simply because of extra equipment and because I don't see the point until I get bored with the availability of extract brews that I like and their consistency. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My all-grain porter is carbing right now. I'll probably give it a try next week sometime. In the meantime, I stumbled on a 15-gallon Blichmann boilermaker on CL... which opens the door for 10-gallon batches! Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 18, 2014 10 gallon batches are the way to go. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 After some research on homebrewtalk.com, I decided if I brew a 10-gallon batch, I should be able to split it and ferment in two 5-gallon kegs using my existing temp-controlled fermenter setup. Anything bigger than two cornys, I can't fit in my dedicated cooler, without sacrificing my kegerator for fermentation duty... and I don't want to go 3+ weeks without draft beer. That would be a crime. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 18, 2014 yeah, we brew 10gal and split in two fermenters. Works fine and we don't even have a fermentation chamber. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 my brother just picked up a 17 gallon conical fermenter. Still haven't used it but we plan on making a 15 gal batch soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWebb Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I don't see the point until I get bored with the availability of extract brews that I like and their consistency. Quality, taste, control, cost to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I haven't brewed in too long. I was thinking about doing a couple extract batches to get the pipeline going again. If I go extract, I can do two 10 gallon batches at once with my equipment. I haven't brewed an extract batch in 5 years but 20 gallons of beer in 2-3 hours is pretty tempting. Because this... I don't want to go 3+ weeks without draft beer. That would be a crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted November 18, 2014 Mega Users Share Posted November 18, 2014 Quality, taste, control, cost to name a few. Yea, AG and buying base grain in bulk cuts cost in half easily. One of the many benefits. Equipment will pay for itself in a few batches unless you go nuts on equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 19, 2014 Moderators Share Posted November 19, 2014 Quality, taste, control, cost to name a few. Yea, AG and buying base grain in bulk cuts cost in half easily. One of the many benefits. Equipment will pay for itself in a few batches unless you go nuts on equipment. I won't argue that it might be "better" to brew AG, but storage for the equipment (not the cost) plus that time factor is why I'm avoiding it at the moment. I *do* have 3-5 hours to brew 15/20gal worth of beer--I really *don't* have an entire day to just to 10gal or even 5gal. And cutting the cost in half would save what, $20-25 on every 5 gal brewed? Right now I'll take the savings in time and storage space over the dollars and cents--two small children, wife, other hobbies, etc. If I was single or even didn't have kids, I could easily see myself taking whole days to brew! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Finally finished my ferm chamber and it's up and running nicely. It's a beast! I bet I could fit 6 carboys and a couple kegs to condition. Next project is a 4 tap kegerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 3, 2014 Moderators Share Posted December 3, 2014 What are you using to heat/cool that space? Looks neat! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks! The black box on the left is a mini fridge. The can hanging in between the carboys is the heater, which is just a 45 watt bulb in can. Controlled by a a cheapo STC 1000 2 stage temp controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I won't argue that it might be "better" to brew AG, but storage for the equipment (not the cost) plus that time factor is why I'm avoiding it at the moment. I *do* have 3-5 hours to brew 15/20gal worth of beer--I really *don't* have an entire day to just to 10gal or even 5gal. And cutting the cost in half would save what, $20-25 on every 5 gal brewed? Right now I'll take the savings in time and storage space over the dollars and cents--two small children, wife, other hobbies, etc. If I was single or even didn't have kids, I could easily see myself taking whole days to brew! Made an AG batch on Sunday. Fired up the burner for the strike water at 7:30 am and was done cleaning the kettle at 1pm. It doesn't take an entire day but a good chunk of it. Before I had a mlt I would mash in the boil kettle, collect the runnings in a bucket, rinse the kettle and then boil in the same kettle. I'm not knocking on extract, I made maybe 5 batches with extract/steeping grains and then realized I didn't need any more equip and tried AG. The entire AG process feels more like your actually making beer and not just pouring syrup/dme into hot water. If you have a kettle with a valve all you need is a bazooka screen or you could 'brew in a bag'. You should give it a shot on a day you have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 My AG molasses porter tasted thin a week after I put it on gas. After another few weeks, it's really come into its own. I served some at Thanksgiving and a buddy of mine couldn't believe I made it. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Oh just an update, the chocolate hazelnut ale turned out amazing. Seemed to go very quick over the holiday and weeks before but I'm happy it turned out. Next is a holiday mix I'm looking forward to. Edit: just noticed the pics are sideways but you get the idea Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 This is my first drinkable 5-gallon batch. I think it'd be killer on nitro... but I'm trying to keep my brew spending within reason. http://i.imgur.com/lHruHysl.jpg Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 finally tasted my Christmas ale. ugh so much clove, so much clove. Working on a diy stir plate for yeast starters too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 You really do have to be careful with spice. I bet it will be good next Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtftw Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 LOL Lesson learned, I'm starting my Oktoberfest in March and my Christmas ale in April. I ended up filtering with a 1 micron filter to reduce the taste of the spices, one month just wasn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Got a christmas present from the wife. New corney keg, fittings,hoses etc for my second tap. Excited to brew to get it filled up. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Finally finished my kegerator for Christmas and had 2 kegs pouring. Before and after pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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