Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 49

Mikes · 03-06-2012, 07:22 AM

Johnson Controls A419GBF-1C - Electronic Temp Control

I did a keezer build awhile ago and this is what I used. (thread is still on the fist page of this section) Liked it so much I just bought another to convert the garage fridge into a temperature controlled fermenter ;o) They have an analog style one for a bit less. Be sure and post up pix of your build....btw just like with humidors I suggest going bigger (more taps) than you think you will need. Mine has 8 and I already want to add 2 more lmao.

icantbejon · 03-06-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikes

Johnson Controls A419GBF-1C - Electronic Temp Control

I did a keezer build awhile ago and this is what I used. (thread is still on the fist page of this section) Liked it so much I just bought another to convert the garage fridge into a temperature controlled fermenter ;o) They have an analog style one for a bit less. Be sure and post up pix of your build....btw just like with humidors I suggest going bigger (more taps) than you think you will need. Mine has 8 and I already want to add 2 more lmao.

I'm going to build with the intent of expansion. I have to move slowly or the wife gets suspicious!

Thanks for the recommendation, I'm looking into it now.

kaisersozei · 03-06-2012, 07:54 AM

Ferg, Mike's unit is the one I sent you. Got mine from Northern Brewer, but you might be able to find it for less on Amazon or something. I didn't feel like searching too hard. It's a piece of cake to set up. I haven't modified my chest freezer yet so the lead just runs between the lid seal & the chest. Works great.

I'll be brewing up a Two Hearted Lager recipe at the "Icantbejon Homebrewfest Herf & Cigar Pass" this weekend, where I will happily help rectify the problem he has of having too much hb on hand.

The recipe is a modified Bell's THA clone that I've decided to ferment with San Francisco lager yeast.

icantbejon · 03-06-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Ferg, Mike's unit is the one I sent you. Got mine from Northern Brewer, but you might be able to find it for less on Amazon or something. I didn't feel like searching too hard. It's a piece of cake to set up. I haven't modified my chest freezer yet so the lead just runs between the lid seal & the chest. Works great.

I'll be brewing up a Two Hearted Lager recipe at the "Icantbejon Homebrewfest Herf & Cigar Pass" this weekend, where I will happily help rectify the problem he has of having too much hb on hand.

The recipe is a modified Bell's THA clone that I've decided to ferment with San Francisco lager yeast.

Just bought it Gerard...I'll be looking for installation assistance on Sat....in exchange for some HB of course.

Salvelinus · 03-06-2012, 02:17 PM

Sounds like an awesome time guys! I need to make a two hearted clone, love that beer.

rack04 · 03-06-2012, 08:53 PM

Brewed up a 10 gal batch of kolsch this past weekend. My first brew day with my new March 809 HS pump. I really liked not having to lug around 15 gal of water.

Mikey202 · 03-07-2012, 05:40 AM

Bottled the Porter last night. Tried The Belgian Dubble Abbey Ale on Saturday, and it was great.

icantbejon · 03-07-2012, 09:45 AM

I completely forgot to bottle last night...so I've taken a family day today to get home and do just that.

forgop · 03-07-2012, 09:50 AM

Think I'm going to break out the kit today for the first time to make a 5 gallon batch of Hank's Hefeweizen from Midwest.

Approximately how long would you guesstimate I should set aside to do this?

mmblz · 03-07-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Think I'm going to break out the kit today for the first time to make a 5 gallon batch of Hank's Hefeweizen from Midwest.

Approximately how long would you guesstimate I should set aside to do this?

3 - 3.5 hours

forgop · 03-07-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

3 - 3.5 hours

Ouch-looks like I'll have to plan for another day. Thanks for the suggestion.

forgop · 03-07-2012, 03:46 PM

Anyone need another carboy? 6 gallon glass $30 shipped from amazon. Thought I'd share.

http://www.amazon.com/Paklab-Glass-C...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Mikey202 · 03-12-2012, 02:40 PM

Entered our Belgian Dubble Abbey Ale in 2 local contest. It is called, " Sticky Monk". We shall see how it does.

JohnnyKay5 · 03-12-2012, 03:01 PM

Just picked up my basic brew kit from midwest supplies. After the VA Husband's Day Brew session Ferg sent me a great deal to begin my entry into this hobby.

kaisersozei · 03-12-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyKay5

Just picked up my basic brew kit from midwest supplies. After the VA Husband's Day Brew session Ferg sent me a great deal to begin my entry into this hobby.

Now that's what I'm talking about

SteelCityBoy · 03-12-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

Entered our Belgian Dubble Abbey Ale in 2 local contest. It is called, " Sticky Monk". We shall see how it does.

Good luck Mikey! Hope it goes well! Would love to hear about it so let us know!

Just brewed my triple abby yesterday. Bottling Maibock tonight and have a Baltic Porter in secondary fermentation now. I've been busy....

Love this time of year!

mmblz · 03-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Bottled my Belgian Stout over the weekend. Not convinced whether I'll actually like it but it's hard to tell so I'm hoping for the best.
Need to rack my next batch to secondary in the next day or two - my experiment with a 20 minute boil, hoping for something remotely similar to SNPA, which I'll call "Cutting Corners Pale Ale"

jonumberone · 03-12-2012, 06:07 PM

Got around to finally emptying the shed.
Had all my smokers, burners, propane tanks and patio furniture packed away for the winter that wasn't.
The good thing about not brewing all winter is that I have plenty of empties that need filling.

Hoping to brew up a milk stout in the next few weeks.
Which also means I'll have a myriad of new questions to ask you fella's!

mmblz · 03-13-2012, 08:47 AM

doing a black IPA next.
local didn't have Carafa II or III or Midnight Wheat.
did get some Debittered Black.

should I use debittered, or mail order one of the others?

03-13-2012, 09:41 AM

Hoping to brew my 5th batch this weekend.

It'll be me 2nd All Grain and 2nd Kegged...

BELGIAN STRONG ALE

Gerard, you've been a great help as I continue to slide down this slope...I hadn't realized it but the instrux tell me to do a cold fermentation.

I thought that that was reserved just for lagers....any thoughts there?

And...in order to do that, I guess I have to make some room in my kegerator...and raise the temp...

03-06-2012, 07:22 AM	#1
Mikes Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas/Cozumel Posts: 190 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Johnson Controls A419GBF-1C - Electronic Temp Control I did a keezer build awhile ago and this is what I used. (thread is still on the fist page of this section) Liked it so much I just bought another to convert the garage fridge into a temperature controlled fermenter ;o) They have an analog style one for a bit less. Be sure and post up pix of your build....btw just like with humidors I suggest going bigger (more taps) than you think you will need. Mine has 8 and I already want to add 2 more lmao. __________________ Sitting in the Cozumel LCDH ;o)

03-06-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
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? Ferg, Mike's unit is the one I sent you. Got mine from Northern Brewer, but you might be able to find it for less on Amazon or something. I didn't feel like searching too hard. It's a piece of cake to set up. I haven't modified my chest freezer yet so the lead just runs between the lid seal & the chest. Works great. I'll be brewing up a Two Hearted Lager recipe at the "Icantbejon Homebrewfest Herf & Cigar Pass" this weekend, where I will happily help rectify the problem he has of having too much hb on hand. The recipe is a modified Bell's THA clone that I've decided to ferment with San Francisco lager yeast. __________________

03-06-2012, 02:17 PM	#5
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? Sounds like an awesome time guys! I need to make a two hearted clone, love that beer.

03-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#6
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewed up a 10 gal batch of kolsch this past weekend. My first brew day with my new March 809 HS pump. I really liked not having to lug around 15 gal of water. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

03-07-2012, 05:40 AM	#7
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Bottled the Porter last night. Tried The Belgian Dubble Abbey Ale on Saturday, and it was great. __________________

03-07-2012, 09:45 AM	#8
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I completely forgot to bottle last night...so I've taken a family day today to get home and do just that. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

03-07-2012, 09:50 AM	#9
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Think I'm going to break out the kit today for the first time to make a 5 gallon batch of Hank's Hefeweizen from Midwest. Approximately how long would you guesstimate I should set aside to do this?

03-07-2012, 03:46 PM	#12
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Anyone need another carboy? 6 gallon glass $30 shipped from amazon. Thought I'd share. http://www.amazon.com/Paklab-Glass-C...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

03-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#13
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Entered our Belgian Dubble Abbey Ale in 2 local contest. It is called, " Sticky Monk". We shall see how it does. __________________

03-12-2012, 03:01 PM	#14
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just picked up my basic brew kit from midwest supplies. After the VA Husband's Day Brew session Ferg sent me a great deal to begin my entry into this hobby. __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

03-12-2012, 05:28 PM	#17
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Bottled my Belgian Stout over the weekend. Not convinced whether I'll actually like it but it's hard to tell so I'm hoping for the best. Need to rack my next batch to secondary in the next day or two - my experiment with a 20 minute boil, hoping for something remotely similar to SNPA, which I'll call "Cutting Corners Pale Ale" __________________ herf wear

03-12-2012, 06:07 PM	#18
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Got around to finally emptying the shed. Had all my smokers, burners, propane tanks and patio furniture packed away for the winter that wasn't. The good thing about not brewing all winter is that I have plenty of empties that need filling. Hoping to brew up a milk stout in the next few weeks. Which also means I'll have a myriad of new questions to ask you fella's! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer Last edited by jonumberone; 03-12-2012 at 06:20 PM.

03-13-2012, 08:47 AM	#19
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? doing a black IPA next. local didn't have Carafa II or III or Midnight Wheat. did get some Debittered Black. should I use debittered, or mail order one of the others? __________________ herf wear

03-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#20
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Hoping to brew my 5th batch this weekend. It'll be me 2nd All Grain and 2nd Kegged... BELGIAN STRONG ALE Gerard, you've been a great help as I continue to slide down this slope...I hadn't realized it but the instrux tell me to do a cold fermentation. I thought that that was reserved just for lagers....any thoughts there? And...in order to do that, I guess I have to make some room in my kegerator...and raise the temp... Last edited by mrreindeer; 03-13-2012 at 09:47 AM.