Jim's Beer Kit

You'll get them on eBay.
I believe the FDA have banned them in the US.

'lo CH!

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I had recurring infections about 18 months ago. I was using starsan exclusively at the time. I deep cleaned all my kit with bleach, and steam where possible - FV upside down over a pot on a stove. No bugs since. If you are concerned about airborne bacteria - some people use a Bunsen Burner while mak...

Why not get a fridge thermometer?
Set the fridge at 1, take note of the temp that it settles at.
Set the fridge at 2...
A thermostat is a thermostat.
Is the name derived from Latin?
Thermo - temperature?
Stat - constant, regulate?

I feel your pain.
I had a series of off beers a while back.
I went back to basics - a medium strength bleach soak first for Everything, a good rinse then follow with your normal routine.
It solved my problems.

Propino is the variety, I don't know much more about it other than that.
Geterbrewed.com sell it

It's Irish malt, website here...
http://www.malt.ie
I'm Irish but not used it yet, nor seen any reviews of it, sorry.
I think it officially launched at the Alltech gig in Dublin at the weekend.

brewnaboinne wrote:Trub and hop matter don't go into the FV in the first place

There won't be much in secondary.
Primary FV is definitely going to have trub.
If loose dry hopping, or dry hop with pellets, there is going to be hop material.

Recirculate your HLT with a Solar pump.

After you have this setup, you may even move to BIAB with recirc!

True, Mr CH. Cover the element in the BM to reduce contact with the meat.

You could use a Braumeister for this...

#stifflittlefingers

Have a look in your local pharmacy

A fan would be useful in a large situation for multiple fermenters with similar target temperatures.
The STC can read only one of these though!

No problem, glad to help.
If you have any issues, let me know, I'll be talking to MCI soon as I'm working with them organising a tour of their new bagging plant.