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I'll get on it! Really appreciate you watching, thanks for stopping in!

Not that came with the unit, or that I'm aware of. I just store it disassembled and run some sanitizer through it before bottling to get dust out and sanitize, and that has worked well so far.

I've heard very good things about the Williams Warn filler! Although, yeah I've also heard its a pain to set up and you do have to pick up some other fittings if you are not using eva type tubing for gas side. I believe the Williams Warn is also more expensive than this filler.

@@iconoclastbrewingIt is more expensive. I think I paid close to 200 when I bought mine. The plastic parts seem pretty cheap for something that costs that much, but I was pleased to see retailers carry replacement parts for it.

That's a really good point! Still, the only feedback I've seen is that people get around 12 months shelf-life from brews bottled with the Boel iTapX. So, while it may not be 100% effective at removing oxygen due to the mixing of gas from the CO2 coming in from the top, it seems ot be negligible enough that beers are not noticeably oxidized. Which, for me is enough! I mentioned I have used growler tubes to bottle and was successful with that, and I also cap on foam to achieve this.

Hi, very interesting observation! Im on my way to buy a bottle filler,but still thinking what would be the best option. Your advice would be appreciated😊

@@vaidassuopys4295 the classic CPF design is what I am a big proponent of. I think MoreBeer still sells them

Thanks for the kind words! It takes a lot to create these, so anytime someone gets something out of them, it makes it totally worth it for me. The feedback I get from folks like yourself drive the direction of the channel, so be on the lookout for brew day, cleaning, kegging and cold side process videos!

Kegging is pretty nice... In my experience, beer conditions better when it's all together in a keg versus in a bunch of bottles as well. I just checked them out, and these conicals look awesome! I do want to see one more triclamp port on the top to make room for a PRV + Spunding valve + dry hop bong though. But, the 60 degree slope and the fact that it comes with a bunch of stuff like racking arm and a digital thermometer is a nice touch. These could go up against Spike... Now if only we could get more jacketed conicals in the homebrewing space...

Not bad at all, right!? I will be bottling 150 bottles in one day pretty soon and I am so glad I have this to help take the edge off lol...

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching! 🍻🍻

I'm heading in the same direction... I do have Fermcap AT coming soon but I'm not sure I will always use it... Maybe just enough to thwart a boilover at a few drops like Brulosophy suggests

Glad you found it useful! Others have mentioned more natural products like HopAid which can be used to reduce krausen on the cold side. And, if I need it hot side, Fermcap AT seems to be the way to go.

Oh interesting! So this is a hop derived anti foaming agent? From what I'm reading, it looks like this is an antifoam agent intended for cold side only. I'm seriously considering switching to this from silicone-based products including Fermcap AT now... Thanks for the info!

That sounds interesting I'll definitely check it out!

After looking into this, I'm thinking you were talking about HopAid? It appears to be intended mainly for controlling cold side foaming, so I may still need Fermcap AT (the safer version of Fermcap) for boilover protection.

Cellar science claims about 35 doses in a 1oz bottle

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for watching! I love seeing people returning when I post new stuff. I'm of like mind in that way, I don't use many additives but will always consider them because it's good to have them in the toolbox just in case.

Awesome! I'm curious if induction will get the cooker hot enough... I have heard from a few it does not, but let us know how it works out!

Thanks fore watching! The benefit for me is like automation in dev work. Spend the time up front so you don't have to take the time later. As a dad I have thin pockets of time, this makes it so I am able to can my wort for the foreseeable future all at once when the kiddo is down for the night, front load that time spent, and then a couple days before brewing I just pitch one of these in a flask, top off with water and pitch yeast. It may not be for everyone, but it simplifies it for me. Aside from frontloading time, I could just buy canned wort but that's expensive and I brew often.

Thank you! Yeah, I love the idea of front-loading time spent like this. Helps with having small kids in the house and not much time to spare for anything.

Thanks for watching!!! Yes, you can keep it at room temperature. I have heard that it can keep just fine for a year at that temperature. If a lid pops, or the vacuum loses its seal don't trust the wort and dump it.

Great!!! Tks

Thanks for watching Harry! Unfortunately, instant pots cannot sustain the pressure needed to consistently hit 240 to 250F from what I understand. creativecanning.com/instant-pot-canning/#:~:text=No%2C%20the%20instant%20pot%20is,which%20has%20a%20canning%20setting.

Welcome!

Thanks for checking it out!! Looking forward to some new Apartment Brewer content, its good stuff!🍻🍻

Good eye! Yes, I am. Been in the Raleigh area for a few years now. If you ever want to brew, catch a pint or join up with our club Wake County Brusaders let me know! Thanks for checking out the channel. 🍻🍻

Thank you for the watch!! The only gas blender I have found is pretty expesnive, though I bet you could find one of these at a restaurant discount store or something for cheaper than 1400$ is this one: www.micromatic.com/en-us/pro-line-co2-nitrogen-gas-blender-double-blend-70-30-lager-stout/p-7nWR2_4MoEGlFH5ShnAfrw Blending is something I have not yet tried, but looks like I may need to change that! I'm intrigued by the lager blend of 70% CO2 and 30% nitro.

Tks Again!! Yeah… maybe it Will be cheaper to have one cilinder for each gás or blend 🤣

That's what I'm thinking! Maybe calculate CO2 volumes, carb the beer then take it off CO2 hit with nitro and shake the keg up? Or maybe, that's backwards lol

I have heard that as well. You really do have to "Tap around" the lid clamp to listen for a good seal. Brew Built look awesome, especially with their four legs/stability. Thanks for watching!!

@@iconoclastbrewing definitely I just purchased the stabilizing steel plate because one of the legs on my fermenter bent in, the weld is great but when rolling a full fermenter it looses stability a bit, (Using the spike casters, just an fyi for those wondering) that’s the second reason I’m going for that brew built.

Yeah they are sketchy... Delta also just released a brand-new line of conicals that look pretty solid

Thank you very much!

Thank you for watching and welcome! It likely would yes, since most well and municipal water is 6.5 pH or above. You'd have to calculate your salt addition using something like Brewfather or Brewers Friend. Using more water would increase the amount of salts you would need anyways, since the additional water would dilute their concentration. Some salts lower pH, like Gypsum and Calcium Chloride for instance.

Thanks! It definitely did not happen overnight. Way back when, I thought I would have a Brutus or a Kal (Electric Brewery) build by now, but man the way things have changed!

On it! This should be a fun one to make. Thanks for watching!

I 2nd the nitro setup video.

Thank you for checking out the channel! I have the first DKO yeast experiment fermenting! Get ready for that reveal in a few weeks.

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Music to my ears. Thanks for checking out the new video!

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!! Yes, it is a bit high I agree. For me this is different because I bought my G30 new at the time of release, so spending another 900+ for a new unit might not make sense. If you bought used, you'd be better off installing quick disconnects and a wifi bridge on the V3.

Good to know! Thank you for watching! I will update this at some point to emphasize that I am speaking more about light, oxygen and heat can cause hop oils to degrade faster, which is a more accurate statement.

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Yes I can! Working on the planning for that one now. Thanks for watching!

If you have the ability to, I would cool the fermenter down after primary to about 45F and pitch the dry hops then. Cool temps will help keep grassiness away. Limit the dry hop contact time to 24 hours for best results, although this is a controversial topic! I am speaking from my own experience.

Excellent suggestion! Added to my queue. Thanks for watching and for subscribing!

That's what makes the hobby great! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! Love your content!!

I REALLY like the Grainfather ecosystem. The only downside to the G70 is that the pump inlet is right in the middle of the kettle which means the pump will not work if you are boiling so you have to let it cool a bit before starting to sanitize your chiller. I have friends who have Brewzilla products and some wish they had gone with Brewtools or a Grainfather because of the interface/app design and I have heard the temperature probe on the Brewzillas can be hit or miss. RAPT leaves a lot to be desired over the Grainfather app. Grainfather has had great support as well. I recall needing a new controller for my G30 early on because it had melted (faulty V1 issue) and they sent a new one no questions asked. I regularly do 6 Gallon batches on the G70 with high efficiency (80% or so) and have been able to push that up to 18 Gallon batches for club brewdays no problem. I'd buy this system again over a Brewzilla. My two cents!

​@@iconoclastbrewing Thank you for your extensive reply, this gives me something to think about. Your videos are very good so keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.