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by backyard brewer
Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Public Archives
Topic: wanted; cheap cornies
Replies: 10
Views: 3910

Re: wanted; cheap cornies

Anyone got a wife nagging him to do something with all those damned kegs? I just bought a kegerator super cheap and all I need is a couple kegs and I can get started. Can't find nothing under $50 online. Based on the quick checks I just did with B3 and CHI Company, it looks like you better jump on ...
by backyard brewer
Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Sanke Fermenter Kit -- transferring under pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 2654

Re: Sanke Fermenter Kit -- transferring under pressure

JonW wrote:The problem with that Derrin is that you have to switch cornies in the middle of the transfer and with no valve in the QD, you can't stop flow.
Good point. My intention was to release pressure between kegs.
by backyard brewer
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Sanke Fermenter Kit -- transferring under pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 2654

Re: Sanke Fermenter Kit -- transferring under pressure

While I don't condone pressurized transfers for the sake of safety with no pressure release valve.... You can remove the keg poppet and the pin in the QD leaving a free path of travel. It only leaves about a 3/16-1/4 pathway but will be far less likely to clog with hops. After transfer, pull the keg...
by backyard brewer
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Smoked Porter
Replies: 8
Views: 9517

Re: Smoked Porter

JR made a great smoked porter some time back. He wet smoked the grain himself over applewood and the resulting beer was really good. If I remember righgt, he soaked the grain for about an hour, then dried it over the smoke for several hours. The result was a very pleasant smoke flavor and aroma with...
by backyard brewer
Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Building a new system.
Replies: 31
Views: 7499

Re: Building a new system.

grico wrote: Still Need:

Weldless Fittings
Mash Screen
Cinder Blocks
Extra Propane Tank
I'm a little biased, but I think my weldess fittingsare the best available: http://www.brewershardware.com/Weldless-Fittings/
by backyard brewer
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Standard Bitters
Replies: 2
Views: 5098

Re: Standard Bitters

Looks good, I like the hop bill. I know carafoam is supposed to be a direct replacement for carapils, I'm not sure you should need it in a standard bitter, just mash a little warm like 154 and you'll probably get the body you want. I'd like to try it. I'm a fan of simpler beers like bitters that don...
by backyard brewer
Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: untappd
Replies: 7
Views: 1699

Re: untappd

The people would like to introduce exhibit A, the defendant's own record from his "Untappd" account...
by backyard brewer
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Building a new system.
Replies: 31
Views: 7499

Re: Building a new system.

Personally I like the idea of an electric HLT and a gas boil. An E-HLT can be placed on a timed start to have strike/hot liquor ready to go when you wake up. That's not a (safe) option with gas. However, without the proper fabrication/assembly skill set, you can kill yourself much faster trying to b...
by backyard brewer
Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Brü Grill & Market
Replies: 5
Views: 5188

Re: Brü Grill & Market

+1 This place in incredible. I had the Bru Burger last night and it was off the hook good. My wife had the lamb and it was incredicble too. We ordered the prawn appetizer, I've been serverd smaller "lobsters" at other places. They do some unique things like the cheeze plate appetizer; you ...
by backyard brewer
Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: B3 deal on quick disconnects...
Replies: 7
Views: 2460

Re: B3 deal on quick disconnects...

backhousebrew wrote: Hey Derrin,
Are you set up for Pay Pal ?
Oh yeah. PayPal, major C/C or if you're coming to get them and not ordering from the site, check or cash.
by backyard brewer
Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Kegerator tripple tap
Replies: 16
Views: 4702

Re: Kegerator tripple tap

Pics of this triple tower? I may need to treat myself to an early xmas present :D It's this one: http://morebeer.com/view_product/16308/102249/Tower_-_3_Faucet_Chrome_3%22_Diam It's in great shape but you'll want new beer lines. The faucet levers were replaced with SS ones. You'll need keg connecto...
by backyard brewer
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Kegerator tripple tap
Replies: 16
Views: 4702

Re: Kegerator tripple tap

I have one that will be for sale Nov. 1. It's not in great shape but it works and the tower itself is in good shape with SS faucets. Includes an analog temp controller, chest freezer will hold 6 cornies plus a 5 lb CO2 tank and regs. Does not include tank or regs. It's starting to show a little sur...
by backyard brewer
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: B3 deal on quick disconnects...
Replies: 7
Views: 2460

Re: B3 deal on quick disconnects...

For the price, the camlock cam and groove fittings really can't be beat and are arguably more sanitary than the B3 SS quick connects. Although the QD's are probably just a little easier to work. I have the comparable part for only $4.25 every day and the mating couplers run $6.25 on average. http://...
by backyard brewer
Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Dead yeast help
Replies: 11
Views: 2211

Re: Dead yeast help

Two things about this: 1. If it tastes really good, then drink it. Who cares if it doesn't have the right amount of alcohol? If you actually brewed a 1% beer (I doubt it) that tastes really good, I bet there's a huge market out there for you. :happybeer: 2. I cannot imagine anyone describing unferm...
by backyard brewer
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: How many carboys do you have?
Replies: 21
Views: 5563

Re: How many carboys do you have?

Hey Brad, thanks for letting me look at the setup. What truly interested me though was that 3 tap kegerator. Did you build that? Because i havent been able to find a company that sells a 3 tap, only 2 tap. EDIT: disregard the question, I guess I just wasn't looking hard enough. I have a 3-tap SS to...