Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 32

Mikes · 10-06-2011, 11:25 AM

Frigidaire 14.8 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer (Color: White) ENERGY STAR on sale at lowes for $364. My brew bro has the same one. Holds 8 corney kegs and a small co2 tank. Now that I have the old inside fridge in the garage for fermentation I might as well build a keezer next to it....right? ;o)

Salvelinus · 10-09-2011, 06:39 PM

Just put a pale ale hopped with chinook and simcoe into a keg. Awesome citrusy aroma. I'd drink it all right now if I hadn't brewed it with a pal that needs to at least get a chance to taste it

Trace63 · 10-11-2011, 09:55 AM

Just brewed an IPA with Galaxy,citra,centenneial,chinook,and columbus

BeerAdvocate · 10-13-2011, 12:16 PM

Brewing an Irish Stout tonight, that I am going to let age for a few months before I tap the keg!

cricky101 · 10-13-2011, 01:50 PM

I picked up three Perlick faucets/shanks for the yet-to-be-built keezer. Now I just need a freezer/fridge and I'll be ready for three kegs on-tap and one on-deck.

Haven't worked out the recipe yet, but I've got a bunch of Amarillo hops to use up, so it'll be some kind of IPA. I like Rogue's Yellow Snow, which I think is all-Amarillo, so it should be tasty.

Mikes · 10-13-2011, 09:17 PM

Where did you buy your keezer parts. I have the opposite problem. Just picked up a new 14. something horizontal freezer @ lowes. Now I need the parts. THinking about all stainless parts and perlicks but damn son **** adds up fast! Looking forward to your research to see if I looked at those places online already.

Btw are you mounting the collar to the lid or the base?

Mikes

BeerAdvocate · 10-14-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes

Where did you buy your keezer parts. I have the opposite problem. Just picked up a new 14. something horizontal freezer @ lowes. Now I need the parts. THinking about all stainless parts and perlicks but damn son **** adds up fast! Looking forward to your research to see if I looked at those places online already.

Btw are you mounting the collar to the lid or the base?

Mikes

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cricky101 · 10-14-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes

Where did you buy your keezer parts. I have the opposite problem. Just picked up a new 14. something horizontal freezer @ lowes. Now I need the parts. THinking about all stainless parts and perlicks but damn son **** adds up fast! Looking forward to your research to see if I looked at those places online already.

Btw are you mounting the collar to the lid or the base?

Mikes

I've bought stuff all over the place, over the span of a few months. I wanted to go all stainless, too, but the cost was too much for me.

- Got kegs, tank and regulator on Craig's List;

- disconnects, tubing, new O-rings and other smaller items from Northern Brewer (at their retail store);

- I went with the chrome, front-sealing perlicks from ritebrew.com for $17.50 each.They're the 525PC. I've got a couple buddies who each have them said they're working great. The front-sealing was the biggest thing for me, so they don't gunk-up as quickly as the generic ones;

- I got a secondary regulator from Beverage Factory.

I haven't decided on the collar yet. I've seen it where the collar is hinged with the factory hinges to the base, and then the freezer lid is hinged (with new hinges) to the top of the collar. I think I'll explore that method. That way you can tip the collar assembly up to switch kegs (so you don't have to lift them over the collar), but can just lift the lid to mess with connections, tubing, etc ...

Mikey202 · 10-17-2011, 11:49 AM

Nut brown Ale that my buddy and I added some pumpkin to the wort, is fermenting now. Basic can kit, dry yeast.

Doing a Imperial Nut Brown Ale tonight, using White Labs English ale yeast. This is a partial mash kit.

Mikey202 · 10-19-2011, 12:21 AM

yeast blew the stopper and water valve of the carboy of the Imperial Nut Brown Ale.

Went to my buddies house and set up an overflow tube/ water valve on the carboy. Think I'll name it Nitro INBA.

Salvelinus · 10-19-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

yeast blew the stopper and water valve of the carboy of the Imperial Nut Brown Ale.

Went to my buddies house and set up an overflow tube/ water valve on the carboy. Think I'll name it Nitro INBA.

And that is why my fermentors sit in the basement stand up shower! I've had some good ones, but I can always just turn the shower on to clean up.

deadrise · 10-14-2011, 09:52 AM

any help here guys is appreciated noob brewer thread

Salvelinus · 10-22-2011, 05:16 PM

Just pitched yeast into 12 gallons of fresh pressed cider. Not sure what I am going to do with the two carboys of it yet. Probably some brown sugar and cinnamon in one, but I might get odd with the other one. Some tart cherry and dme perhaps...

Mikey202 · 10-24-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salvelinus

Just pitched yeast into 12 gallons of fresh pressed cider. Not sure what I am going to do with the two carboys of it yet. Probably some brown sugar and cinnamon in one, but I might get odd with the other one. Some tart cherry and dme perhaps...

After it's done fermenting put it outside and remove the ice, it will make Apple Jack.

Mikes · 10-22-2011, 09:12 PM

Keezer is almost done ;o) Putting the paint on the collar. Got some whiteboard paint for the front 1x10 where the taps are going to go so I can just write under them what style of beer is gonna come out. Then to remount the lid and wait on beer parts to come in. Not a bad way to spend a day and a half......

kaisersozei · 10-25-2011, 12:51 PM

Decided to brew a simple American Brown at the second annual Winston's Homebrew Herf & Chili Cookoff this past Sunday. Currently bubbling away at about 66 degrees, much lower than I've used for the Bell's yeast before.

http://hopville.com/recipe/934849/am...duro-brown-ale

BeerAdvocate · 10-29-2011, 12:36 PM

I am brewing a milk stout today. I plan on adding 4oz of cocoa nibs to secondary for a Chocolate Milk Stout

Salvelinus · 10-30-2011, 06:05 PM

Just got a keggle. Inaugural brew in it is going to be a wee heavy. I know it is going to be harder, but I'll probably still manage to boil over in this kettle too...

SteelCityBoy · 11-05-2011, 04:24 PM

I will be doing a dark lager Sunday morning. Haven't brewed for about 3 or 4 months and needed to scratch the itch. For anyone that has tried Sam Adams Black Lager then you will know what I am going for. I figure it would be nice come around Christmas to enjoy a nice dark, smooth, malty lager. I will post a few pics too for yins to check out!

kaisersozei · 11-07-2011, 10:08 AM

Brewed a stout yesterday that I pitched with Belgian Ale yeast (W550) last night. I'll probably ferment a little on the cool side, just because ambient temp in my brew closet is about 66. Depending on how it turns out, I may add some lactose at bottling to turn this into a sweet stout.

10-06-2011, 11:25 AM	#1
Mikes Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas/Cozumel Posts: 190 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Frigidaire 14.8 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer (Color: White) ENERGY STAR on sale at lowes for $364. My brew bro has the same one. Holds 8 corney kegs and a small co2 tank. Now that I have the old inside fridge in the garage for fermentation I might as well build a keezer next to it....right? ;o) __________________ Sitting in the Cozumel LCDH ;o)

10-09-2011, 06:39 PM	#2
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just put a pale ale hopped with chinook and simcoe into a keg. Awesome citrusy aroma. I'd drink it all right now if I hadn't brewed it with a pal that needs to at least get a chance to taste it

10-11-2011, 09:55 AM	#3
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just brewed an IPA with Galaxy,citra,centenneial,chinook,and columbus __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

10-13-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewing an Irish Stout tonight, that I am going to let age for a few months before I tap the keg! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-13-2011, 01:50 PM	#5
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I picked up three Perlick faucets/shanks for the yet-to-be-built keezer. Now I just need a freezer/fridge and I'll be ready for three kegs on-tap and one on-deck. Haven't worked out the recipe yet, but I've got a bunch of Amarillo hops to use up, so it'll be some kind of IPA. I like Rogue's Yellow Snow, which I think is all-Amarillo, so it should be tasty. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

10-13-2011, 09:17 PM	#6
Mikes Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas/Cozumel Posts: 190 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Where did you buy your keezer parts. I have the opposite problem. Just picked up a new 14. something horizontal freezer @ lowes. Now I need the parts. THinking about all stainless parts and perlicks but damn son **** adds up fast! Looking forward to your research to see if I looked at those places online already. Btw are you mounting the collar to the lid or the base? Mikes __________________ Sitting in the Cozumel LCDH ;o)

10-17-2011, 11:49 AM	#9
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Nut brown Ale that my buddy and I added some pumpkin to the wort, is fermenting now. Basic can kit, dry yeast. Doing a Imperial Nut Brown Ale tonight, using White Labs English ale yeast. This is a partial mash kit. __________________

10-19-2011, 12:21 AM	#10
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? yeast blew the stopper and water valve of the carboy of the Imperial Nut Brown Ale. Went to my buddies house and set up an overflow tube/ water valve on the carboy. Think I'll name it Nitro INBA. __________________

10-14-2011, 09:52 AM	#12
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? any help here guys is appreciated noob brewer thread __________________

10-22-2011, 05:16 PM	#13
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just pitched yeast into 12 gallons of fresh pressed cider. Not sure what I am going to do with the two carboys of it yet. Probably some brown sugar and cinnamon in one, but I might get odd with the other one. Some tart cherry and dme perhaps...

10-22-2011, 09:12 PM	#15
Mikes Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas/Cozumel Posts: 190 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Keezer is almost done ;o) Putting the paint on the collar. Got some whiteboard paint for the front 1x10 where the taps are going to go so I can just write under them what style of beer is gonna come out. Then to remount the lid and wait on beer parts to come in. Not a bad way to spend a day and a half...... __________________ Sitting in the Cozumel LCDH ;o)

10-25-2011, 12:51 PM	#16
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Decided to brew a simple American Brown at the second annual Winston's Homebrew Herf & Chili Cookoff this past Sunday. Currently bubbling away at about 66 degrees, much lower than I've used for the Bell's yeast before. http://hopville.com/recipe/934849/am...duro-brown-ale __________________

10-29-2011, 12:36 PM	#17
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I am brewing a milk stout today. I plan on adding 4oz of cocoa nibs to secondary for a Chocolate Milk Stout __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-30-2011, 06:05 PM	#18
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just got a keggle. Inaugural brew in it is going to be a wee heavy. I know it is going to be harder, but I'll probably still manage to boil over in this kettle too...

11-05-2011, 04:24 PM	#19
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I will be doing a dark lager Sunday morning. Haven't brewed for about 3 or 4 months and needed to scratch the itch. For anyone that has tried Sam Adams Black Lager then you will know what I am going for. I figure it would be nice come around Christmas to enjoy a nice dark, smooth, malty lager. I will post a few pics too for yins to check out! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

11-07-2011, 10:08 AM	#20
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewed a stout yesterday that I pitched with Belgian Ale yeast (W550) last night. I'll probably ferment a little on the cool side, just because ambient temp in my brew closet is about 66. Depending on how it turns out, I may add some lactose at bottling to turn this into a sweet stout. __________________ Last edited by kaisersozei; 11-07-2011 at 10:13 AM.