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Got the grain for Miabock and a Porter. Probably going to brew the Miabock tomorrow.
What did you get delivered today
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I'd like to hear about your experience with that thing. Saw one at the LHBS and looked like something I should own, for those small batches. Not so happy when I think about siphons though.About to start doubling my outputAnd I'm trying a new brand of carbonation tabs
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Mine is drilled for a spigot, which is one of the draws. It's surprisingly durable for what it is, but it does need special care compared to a more robust plastic fermenter. I use a pickup tube and bottle directly from the fermenter and I'm able to get all the beer except for a few ounces at the end. I also like the dry hop tube accessory thats available. If you get one, get the screw top opener tool. Seems superfluous but is actually very helpful. What else would you like to know?
I have the 3 gallon one and really like it. The tool to Open is needed I agree there.
for me today I got a pack of Verdant yeast, some co2 to push beer out from the keg and some roasted barley since I like to add a pinch or 2 on a few different beers
Ok, spigot. I see that in your photo @Sunfire96 and the one at the LHBS has a spot for one, just not drilled, which I can easily do.
Opener: huh? The lid looks easy to open and close, it even has those little ridges on it. Does it get gummed up and impossible to unscrew or something @Josh Hughes ?
If the opener is cheap enough I will get one, otherwise I will make one with my handy-dandy CNC machine.
Opener: huh? The lid looks easy to open and close, it even has those little ridges on it. Does it get gummed up and impossible to unscrew or something @Josh Hughes ?
If the opener is cheap enough I will get one, otherwise I will make one
with my handy-dandy CNC machine.
Tight and hard to get a grip to turn. Opener is cheapOk, spigot. I see that in your photo @Sunfire96 and the one at the LHBS has a spot for one, just not drilled, which I can easily do.
Opener: huh? The lid looks easy to open and close, it even has those little ridges on it. Does it get gummed up and impossible to unscrew or something @Josh Hughes ?
If the opener is cheap enough I will get one, otherwise I will make one
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I definitely find it useful, you may not need one. You might be able to make one. I can send you specs and reference photos if need be.Ok, spigot. I see that in your photo @Sunfire96 and the one at the LHBS has a spot for one, just not drilled, which I can easily do.
Opener: huh? The lid looks easy to open and close, it even has those little ridges on it. Does it get gummed up and impossible to unscrew or something @Josh Hughes ?
If the opener is cheap enough I will get one, otherwise I will make one
The other consideration is that it has a fairly low temp threshold, the manufacturer recommends no liquids over 125F, which your hot tap water may exceed if you're not careful.
I have a 3 gallon FerMonster with spigot, and I really like mine. Though the lid can be a little fussy to remove, I do not have the lid opener tool. It is nice to be able to watch the progress of fermentation. Herm’s Amber Ale currently occupies mine.
That seems high. More Beer has the ported version for $26. It was on sale the other day for $21
Yeah I got mine around $20
While we're on the topic of fermonsters...I think I'm going to switch to solid lids without airlock. Hot take: the sound of airlocks drives me crazy
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Bloop. Bloop. Bloop. Bloop. .....While we're on the topic of fermonsters...I think I'm going to switch to solid lids without airlock. Hot take: the sound of airlocks drive me crazy
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Once you start using that fermentation fridge you won't hear the bloops anymore!While we're on the topic of fermonsters...I think I'm going to switch to solid lids without airlock. Hot take: the sound of airlocks drives me crazy
I wish! I can hear it in the fridge from the adjacent room
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. Hot take: the sound of airlocks drives me crazy
Lol I could fall asleep to that...it's comforting like a snoring dog to me...hungry happy yeast have a good time! Have a blast kids...gimmee a shout when you're done cleaning up!
The music's not loud enough...
A ticking clock keeps me awake so I'd imagine a belching airlock would too. Sometimes if I'm running the stir plate and it's not centered right the tink tink of the stir bar will irritate me as well.While we're on the topic of fermonsters...I think I'm going to switch to solid lids without airlock. Hot take: the sound of airlocks drives me crazy
