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Wishful Acres in Freeport Illinois
We took a break from showing you guys reviews in order to show a story of how dreams can come true. Nate owns a farm in Freeport, IL and decided to bridge from homebrewing to running his own brewery that can sell to the public. Enjoy a tour of Wishful Acres, where one man's wish became a reality.
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Fermentasaurus Part 3
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Part three of the Fermentasaurus Series. In this episode we transfer from the conical to a keg. After all, we don't all have space to serve from the Fermentasaurus, if you want more than 1 beer on tap.
Fermentasaurus Part 2
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In Part 2 of our 3-Part Series, we serve from the Fermentasaurus and are amazed at how simplistic it is!
Fermentasaurus Part 1
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Ben brewed a Belgian Wit. Where to put it??? How about the FERMENTASAURUS! Watch us transfer some wort and see its simplicity in fermentation in this PART 1 of our Fermentasaurus Series.
Fermentasaurus Unboxing
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In this video we reveal our next line of videos, which encompass the full use of the Fermentasaurus!!!!! Alex has been in constant contact with the company who builds this conical fermenter/dispenser and was finally able to get one state-side!!! Not only did we get the unit, but they threw in the optional extras that you would normally have to pay for!! Stay tuned for some in depth videos on th...
Inline Wort Filter
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Alex bought a new toy off of the Home Brew Network Classifieds/Sales site on Facebook. An Inline Wort Filter for the RIMs Tube! Check it out!! Home Brew Network Classifieds on Facebook: groups/496029477191269/ Brewers Hardware Link: www.brewershardware.com/Wort-Strainers/
The Clarifier
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This is a video in which Alex demonstrates the use of The Clarifier. Its purpose is to make your beer super clear by filtering out yeast particles, proteins, and hop particles. Unfortunately, we have nothing positive to say about this piece of hardware. Take a look!
The Catalyst Conical Fermenter Review Part 4
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Here are our final thoughts on the overall use of the Catalyst and its comparison to the FastFerment. Miss the videos? Video 1: ua-cam.com/video/GSigxeBrqxQ/v-deo.html Video 2: ua-cam.com/video/7hNOBrReLCs/v-deo.html Video 3: ua-cam.com/video/ySChgRhZXW8/v-deo.html
The Catalyst Conical Fermenter Review Part 3
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Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/GSigxeBrqxQ/v-deo.html Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/7hNOBrReLCs/v-deo.html There was no way for us to NOT make this a long video for part 3. There was just too much to show. Enjoy Part 3 of our reviewing the Catalyst in comparison to the FastFerment!
The Catalyst Conical Fermenter Review Part 2
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Part 2 of the Catalyst Review pitting it against the FastFerment Conical System. Here we start off by starting fermentation to dry hopping with both fermenters.
The Catalyst Conical Fermenter Review Part 1
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Part One of our Catalyst Review Series. Here we give our opening review notes of piecing together and filling the conical fermenting system compared to the FastFerment System. Stay tuned for more of the review!
Force Carbonation Revisited
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Links noted in the video found below... Once upon a time we made two videos on carbonating beer in a keg! We are revisiting the concept of force carbonation and adding more detail to our take on how to do it! Watch Alex walk us through force carbonation from the moment you put the beer in the keg to the first pour. How to determine PSI based upon temperature of the beer: www.drinktanks.com/wp-c...
Ultimate Sparge Arm by MoreBeer!
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Alex takes the camera work solo during this show casing of the Ultimate Sparge Arm by MoreBeer! Rather than simple use the Ultimate Sparge Arm, Alex hooks it up to the Blichmann Auto Sparge to create a hybrid sparge system for fly sparging. Feel free to follow us on Facebook at SmartyPintsUA-cam/
In Depth View of Alex's Rig
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Parts List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WpOsX8sMOYesSJmXn8OOPMaMH1cDmxLAsc-Y0yth-Nc/edit#gid=0 Here it is! For all of you DIY guys who want to know the rig piece by piece, we present to you a video that gives as much detail as we can possible muster, Alex takes the camera in for a close-up of the rig and rambles on and on about how magical it is.
The Catalyst: A Quick Intro
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We got something in the mail! Craft a Brew sent us a Catalyst Brew System to try out and review for our audience. Here is a quick snippet of what we got and how it looks assembled. Brew day coming soon, very soon! We are in no way affiliated with Craft A Brew; our review is without bias and based upon a first time use. Here is the link to their product's page: craftabrew.com/products/the-cataly...
Alex's Brew Rig
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Alex's Brew Rig
Cherry Wheat Follow Up
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Cherry Wheat Follow Up
Brewing a Cherry Wheat
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Brewing a Cherry Wheat
Equinox Pale Ale Tasting
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Equinox Pale Ale Tasting
Hop Bursting
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Hop Bursting
How To Use The Blichmann Beer Gun
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How To Use The Blichmann Beer Gun
Hard Cider with Back Sweetening and Pasteurization
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Hard Cider with Back Sweetening and Pasteurization
How To Change Johnson A419 Controller From Heating to Cooling
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How To Change Johnson A419 Controller From Heating to Cooling
More Tips On Clear Beer
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More Tips On Clear Beer
FastFerment Conical Fermenter
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FastFerment Conical Fermenter
Blichmann AutoSparge Demonstration with a Hoppy Stout
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Blichmann AutoSparge Demonstration with a Hoppy Stout
Home Brew Wednesday #2
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Home Brew Wednesday #2
Get To Know Us
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Get To Know Us
How to Easily Remove Labels from Beer Bottles
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How to Easily Remove Labels from Beer Bottles
Home Brew Wednesday #1 Happy Thanksgiving
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Home Brew Wednesday #1 Happy Thanksgiving

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  • @lrb3989
    @lrb3989 3 місяці тому

    How much oxiclean do you use

  • @darealmrog
    @darealmrog 3 місяці тому

    Starts at 1:38

  • @ingolfurarnar697
    @ingolfurarnar697 3 місяці тому

    Ohhhh those neighbours, always demanding that clear beer 😬

  • @albertrettenmaier225
    @albertrettenmaier225 4 місяці тому

    I just bought one. How did you mount it to your brew table?

  • @alexisdevilleneuve5145
    @alexisdevilleneuve5145 10 місяців тому

    Great vid' ! 😄 Many thanks ! 😀

  • @CheriLexvold
    @CheriLexvold 10 місяців тому

    Cold water? Hot water? Or room temperature. I want to save the label. That’s my purpose

  • @MightyGreedo
    @MightyGreedo 11 місяців тому

    1:47 <--- click that to skip past the life story and get to the point.

  • @sinner966
    @sinner966 Рік тому

    When using the RIMS system, would you still have to sparge from a separate tank to mash tun while transferring to the brew kettle? Or would you add the extra water volume(sparge water) to the mash tun to compensate for volume loss? Awesome video and system by the way.

  • @GundamOC
    @GundamOC Рік тому

    Am I able to do this while its plugged in?

  • @frndssayaugust306
    @frndssayaugust306 Рік тому

    For what it’s worth I force carb almost all my beer. You can take a 60 degree Fahrenheit beer transfer to a keg, force carb at 9:00 am and be drinking it at 5:00 pm. I just gas it (standing up and rocking) to 35 psi and throw it in the fridge. Pull it out again by 2:00 pm and hook to the gas at 35psi and rock it for another minute or two. And chuck it back in the fridge. When I pull it out to serve at 5. I purge most the pressure snap on the faucet and start pouring. I seldom even have to hook up to the co2 tank the beer is so gassed that if I trickle beers into the glass the faucet keeps running. I have found this to be a convenient method for me. I don’t drill holes in the beer fridge just pull the keg out at 5 set it on the floor and enjoy a few beers. Five gallon kegs don’t last a week around here so what would be improper handling never has a chance to be a problem.

  • @christophermorrisiscool
    @christophermorrisiscool Рік тому

    you have to wait 5 hrs after you have made your wort before pitching your yeast?

  • @theferalpaladin4350
    @theferalpaladin4350 Рік тому

    Guy in green seemed to be a little too drunk and on their nerves.

  • @bogey2528
    @bogey2528 Рік тому

    Great video. I’ve got an Irish red ale that’s should be done fermenting by the end of this month and I need to have it carbonated by February 1st

  • @Leadership_matters
    @Leadership_matters Рік тому

    It amazes me how so many of us ended up with Brutus builds and knock offs when we just needed a good rolling cart.

  • @LukeCommeyne
    @LukeCommeyne Рік тому

    do you have to change the thermostat on your deepfreeze to use it to keep beer cold

  • @jklmnk9596
    @jklmnk9596 Рік тому

    Right to the point thanks...

  • @cloudysauce
    @cloudysauce Рік тому

    1:50 btw

  • @davidbelflower1814
    @davidbelflower1814 Рік тому

    If it doesn’t seal it may be missing the rubber o’ring seal that is supposed to be in the lid

  • @codyfloyd1561
    @codyfloyd1561 Рік тому

    Well done!

  • @oibal60
    @oibal60 Рік тому

    Am on my 3rd batch of 'hard cider'. (Yes, yes, I've done beers, ales, etc.) I used Belle Saison yeast. OG=1.052, FG=1.002. I used cold-pressed, unpasteurized, unmolested, zero chemical, zero preservative-laden natural apple juice. Took ages (a month) for the initial fermentation to diminish to the point that I could rack it. I had to rack a 2nd. time to really reduce the lees. I bottled it with 1 carbonation pill per 12oz bottle, and let them sit in the 64°F basement for 2 weeks before I refrigerated two for a taste test. Results were pretty darn good: medium fizz, slightly dry, definite apple taste, with no off-aromas (sulphur) or tastes. Wifey liked it a lot. Next time I am going to backsweeten with some light brown sugar (1 tsp per bottle) and add a couple of drops of commercial grade apple flavor.

  • @chewingthebrew
    @chewingthebrew 2 роки тому

    8 years later it's still a great beer.

  • @AdventureCrazyA.A.F.A.C
    @AdventureCrazyA.A.F.A.C 2 роки тому

    How much oXy should I use Bro ? I'm just after the labels and wanna get them without tearing them up.

    • @TheCandee93
      @TheCandee93 2 роки тому

      if you're just after the labels, just use a lighter and warm up the label lightly and peel off

    • @AdventureCrazyA.A.F.A.C
      @AdventureCrazyA.A.F.A.C 2 роки тому

      @@TheCandee93 I did the Oxy Clean thing. Worked like a charm. Added 1 scoop to a sink full of hot water , then let them sit for about an hour and a half , and the labels were practically falling off. No damage to the labels either.

  • @jdhitshine
    @jdhitshine 2 роки тому

    At about 3 minute mark doesn’t say how long to run it through the dip tube like that? Hours? Days?

  • @DickiesBeerReviews
    @DickiesBeerReviews 2 роки тому

    Sub'd! Awesome Channel! I've started homebrewing....and LOVE IT! CHEERS

  • @BeerMan421
    @BeerMan421 2 роки тому

    Awesome! I bought one for my system and look forward to using it! I didn’t know exactly where to put it so I’m glad that I saw your video! Thanks 🙏 cheers 🍻

  • @vinodelbeer
    @vinodelbeer 2 роки тому

    )))

  • @ssscorpionnn35
    @ssscorpionnn35 2 роки тому

    thanks. sometimes you have good foam on beer but when you taste it its not enough carboneted, how causes this :/ if its not enough carboneted why we have enough foam on beer...

  • @johndaily7286
    @johndaily7286 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video on harvesting yeast, and maybe long term storage or dehydrating?

  • @westmaui
    @westmaui 2 роки тому

    Hey I got this same fermentor but haven't used it yet. Unfortunately the temperature is too hot/humid where I am located but looking forward to lagering with it when I get another fridge. Is there a way to use the collection ball instead of a secondary fermentor to remove excess yeast/trub without introducing more O2?

  • @dondaper9344
    @dondaper9344 2 роки тому

    Thank you for a really helpful video. It was the best gift I could have received today.

  • @ARCSTREAMS
    @ARCSTREAMS 2 роки тому

    wrong info

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall 2 роки тому

    How much do you add to a sink full of water? 5 containers, 2 table spoons ....?

  • @BillyBobpeeps
    @BillyBobpeeps 2 роки тому

    The background noise overwhelms this presentation. Just wondered why it was added to the mix.

  • @hatherlow
    @hatherlow 2 роки тому

    No need for 30psi Cold crash the beer to say 10c , i put 10 psi on it ,lie the keg down , turn it so the gas diptube is at the bottom ie under beer. Rock it until noise of gas bubbles stops , takes about 15 mins. I also have a non return valve on my gas tube so no risk of beer getting into the reg.

  • @sonjadez9712
    @sonjadez9712 2 роки тому

    Where can I find out how to assemble the O-rings?

  • @3DmaisEffects
    @3DmaisEffects 2 роки тому

    my automatic beer carbonation system ua-cam.com/video/r3726yBzOV0/v-deo.html

  • @3DmaisEffects
    @3DmaisEffects 2 роки тому

    my automatic beer carbonation system ua-cam.com/video/r3726yBzOV0/v-deo.html

  • @Jill-the-Meatlover
    @Jill-the-Meatlover 2 роки тому

    I want to save labels for crafting. This is great!

  • @juanantoniopachecoromero3211
    @juanantoniopachecoromero3211 2 роки тому

    Hey guys! thanks for all the tips. Very helpful. Quick question: at the end of the video you said you hit the keg again with 35psi 4 hours before trying to serve it. Do you have to release the pressure before hitting again the keg with the CO2?

  • @n017kingg7
    @n017kingg7 3 роки тому

    I love the trick where you pressurized it first and then reconnected it to the out, very enlightening, doing this as I write this, my first batch and its delicious !!

  • @n017kingg7
    @n017kingg7 3 роки тому

    excellent video thank you for the great tips

  • @theronjclark
    @theronjclark 3 роки тому

    carbing through the out line is genius.....thanx for that pro tip.....awesome....

  • @TOLYUSOS
    @TOLYUSOS 3 роки тому

    MAESTRO, que medidas es el sparge? Tubo y platillos. Saludos desde Argentina

  • @tylercox8811
    @tylercox8811 3 роки тому

    I want to watch audio is just to bad

  • @dojz9u3v
    @dojz9u3v 3 роки тому

    Great vid thx ;) btw, what's the name of the intro/outro song ?

  • @danidelyon7093
    @danidelyon7093 3 роки тому

    Wow! Thanks !! I’m going to try it. I have a Lagunitas “Little Sumpin’” beer label I want to save . 😁

  • @ivandotts81
    @ivandotts81 3 роки тому

    Did leaving the lid off cause and heating issues or was your element able to keep up?

  • @JasonAlexzander1q47
    @JasonAlexzander1q47 3 роки тому

    How long does it take for that to heat everything? And how many gallons are you heating?

  • @Putrid_Filth
    @Putrid_Filth 3 роки тому

    Brutal

  • @sou_curioso_br
    @sou_curioso_br 3 роки тому

    🤤🤤🤟🇧🇷