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Induction hot plates with precise temperature control (maintaintaining mash temperature)
I currently mash on a gas hob, turning the hob off when I reach my strike temperature, then insulating my pot the best I can with towels etc.. This is easy to mess up and sometimes I miss my target or ...
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Integrated thermometer compared to rod thermometer
I am considering to buy a 200 litre pot from stainless steel for brewing. Those with an integrated thermometer are significantly more expensive than those without and I was wondering if the integrated ...
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Suggested fermentation temperature for the beer kits
Suggested fermentation temperature on the beer kit is ambient temperature or its the temperature reading on fermentation bucket? Also i am not able to keep steady ambient temperature as our flat's ...
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What is the ideal temperature during carbonation with priming for an ale?
During sugar priming, how does the temperature influence?
In my understanding, higher the temperature, faster the carbonation process. But can this somehow produce some off-flavors on the beer?
Too ...
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Can I use BrewPi and Fermwrap without a chamber?
I've been looking into fermentation temperature control and came across BrewPi. Even though I live in Southern California, I'd like to be able to keep some brews at optimal temperature -- the house ...
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Why do I need a temperature controller if I have a freezer/refrigerator?
I have a chest freezer with a thermostat dial on the outside of the unit, so why do I need another temperature controller? What's wrong with taping and insulating a wired digital thermometer to the ...
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Is there a temperature my boil should not exceed?
I'm new to brewing (as in, tomorrow is my first brew day, ever) and I'm using a Brewer's Best Amber Ale extract kit. The directions are very thorough and precise (at least for a newbie's standards) ...
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Is anyone aware of a mini refrigerator model with a flat bottom for use as fermentation chamber?
Searching like crazy to find a mini refrigerator with a flat bottom. Any model will work, as I am new to this and only brewing 1 gallon batches. Ideally it would hold a 5gal carboy so that I do not ...
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Fermentation Temperature
I have a quick question. I've been looking for an answer, but didn't find a clear answer.
So, I'm making an IPA. Right now the air temperature in my closet where I keep the carboy is 67-68F. This is ...
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Second Fermentation In Water Bath
The room I use for fermenting is rather cold currently at around 8 degrees C, I had the idea to use a aquarium heater in a box of water to keep the temp around my bottles around 18 degrees, my ...
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my temperature is too high what can i do?
i have just added all the ingredients for my first coopers lager beer kit. I am aware that my temperature is too high at 32degreesc and the kit says to be from 21-27. will this ruin it? i heard it was ...
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Temperature Control Issues
I'm testing out a brand new 200L system and found a couple of potentially disastrous but potentially easy-to-fix issues:
1) While mashing the temperature indicated on the thermometer which sits near ...
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What is the proper way to maintain temperature in a water cooler Mash tun by adding hot water?
I bought the 10 gallon water cooler from Home Depot. The hole in it is about 3/4" diamater. After discovering that Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and etc. did not sell all the components (hose barbs,...
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Temperature control during 1st phase fermentation
I am having some issues keeping the temperature controlled. I live in SE QLD and the daily ambient temperature has been 23 degrees C down to 11C. I've been advised not to let the wort drop below 18C ...
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How to Properly Increase the Temperature of a Batch after Primary Fermentation
I've read tidbits how that after the first 3 days of fermentation, you would ideally raise the temperature of the carboy for the remainder of the brew.
How, exactly, does one do this?
Say the Wyeast ...
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