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- October 7, 2011
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Immersion Chiller Circulating Whirlpooler Thinger
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Has anyone experimented with something like this?http://www.mrmalty.com/chiller.php(scroll down for the pictures)This looks like a nice way to get…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Lehmer Nov 14, 2011.
Moving to Des Moines this month!
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Hi All, I'm moving to Des Moines in a few weeks (from Salt Lake City), and figured I needed to start off right by joining the brew club. I look forward to coming out for the November meeting! Getting…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Conley Oct 12, 2011.
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Gary Lehmer replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Immersion Chiller Circulating Whirlpooler Thinger"Yep, Matt sold me on doing this. I dont care for the double outlet, the two set way to far in the middle so you would have a hard time stirring. We have just one outlet and its very close (welded) to the cooler itself. I cool my wart between 10 to…"
Matt Melcher replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Immersion Chiller Circulating Whirlpooler Thinger"I use this type of setup. It's pretty simple and efficient. You do need a pump and the proper fittings. I only use a false bottom when I am using whole hops. When using pellets I use a pick up tube. "
Russ Hatch posted a discussionImmersion Chiller Circulating Whirlpooler Thinger
Has anyone experimented with something like this?http://www.mrmalty.com/chiller.php(scroll down for the pictures)This looks like a nice way to get down to pitching temperature pretty quickly, without the complexity of a plate chiller. Might be a nice place to add a randalizer too. Usually I just stir the wort to get a whirlpool going and speed cooling, but I think that has been inviting oxidation to the party. On the downside, I'm not really keen…See More
Josh Conley replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"Woot a new club member that seems seasoned with beer, always welcome, and congrats on the house."
Ryan Dow replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"Beer is always welcome. The last meeting we had around 5 kegs and 6 growlers, so we are a festive bunch. Welcome to DSM and we will be happy to have you in the Club."
Russ Hatch replied to Torrey Johnson's discussion Meth or Beer?"Utah (my current location) just barely legalized homebrewing. Despite that, one night I got a dusk visit from my neighbor clearly concerned about what I was doing, but he didn't get up the gumption to flat out ask me, so I just chatted with him…"
Russ Hatch replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"Thanks for the info guys. We managed to find our place (a nice house in the 30th/Drake area) and look forward to the move out in a few weeks! Securely packed into the U-Haul will be a great many gallons of a wet hope ale we made with cascades from…"
Torrey Johnson replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"If you know .NET and would like to program in that language. My company is looking and I can send you the info."
Ryan Dow replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"Matt did a pretty good job of summing up the beer scene. We really have an exploding craft brew scene in Iowa. I know when I started coming to our meetings we only had 6-10 people there. Now we have about 90 members in the club and…"
Matt Melcher replied to Russ Hatch's discussion Moving to Des Moines this month!"First off - Welcome!
Second - I think you'll find a small but dedicated group of brewers and craft beer enthusiasts. Our monthly meeting location, el Bait Shoppe will be the starting point for your central Iowa beer experience. Hundreds of…"
Russ Hatch posted a discussionMoving to Des Moines this month!
Hi All, I'm moving to Des Moines in a few weeks (from Salt Lake City), and figured I needed to start off right by joining the brew club. I look forward to coming out for the November meeting! Getting to the point -- I'll be in town this weekend looking for places to live, and was hoping you guys might chime in with some Iowa newbie advice! What I'd like to know (in order of importance): Best places for craft beer in town? Decent places to live near the city center (looking for a single family…See More
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- Extract or All Grain?
- Both
- You've been brewing beer since?
- January 1, 2005
- Favorite Beer Style?
- Pale Ale!
- IBU Memeber Since?
- October 7, 2011
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