I'm using the 15 gallon boilermaker for 5 gallon batches and havent had any problems in the last year or so I've been using it. When I pull the bag, the sides tend to suck in and the probe just isn't in the way. Now if I were to do a 10 gallon batch, I could see there maybe a problem but I haven't t...

I think with beersmith you want to un-check the box that adjusts the temp based on the equipment mass. If your dropping your grains into an already hot kettle then you would overshoot. I know last weekend I used the recommended 160 for the strike water and had to put in a good 1/4 to 1/2 gallon of c...

It would seem to me that no chill would be kind of counter productive for late hop additions. Jamil recommends cooling as quickly as possible to retain the aroma. I've never tried no chill so I don't know how long it takes to get under 75c but if it takes very long wouldn't you continue to add IBU's...

I've got about 12 extract batches under my belt and thought I would have to wait a long time to get the equipment together to go all grain. I've got my fabric on the way and a 15 gal pot and with any luck at all, this will work out great. I heard about this site from one of beer smith's interviews. ...