Merry Christmas! New brewing stuff?

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:52 am

Merry Christmas all. Anyone get some cool stuff for their brewery? I finally got a PH meter. I checked my PH years ago on a couple batches with test strips and seemed OK so I stopped checking. As I make more sours I want to monitor my PH more so I am very excited to finally have one.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:01 am

It's not equipment, but I got Bamforth's book on Foam. So far I'm very impressed with it. He does a great job explaining foam formation and retention factors beyond the simple stuff like dirty vs clean glassware. For example, step mashing can significantly improve foam stability by increasing local viscosity through generation of additional polysaccharides (i.e. dextrins). I've observed this phenomena in my own beer, but never had a good explanation.

czubak · Post by **czubak** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:38 pm

Got a stainless element, vent fan w/controller, utility sink faucet and a larger grain scale.

Order the rest of what I need today. Pick up a spa panel and wiring soon and it's all downhill from there

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brianhall1024 · Post by **brianhall1024** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:52 pm

New grain mill! Got a Barley Crusher!

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bf514921 · Post by **bf514921** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:20 pm

Drip tray, silicon drying rack for small parts, and a brew journal

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mjhora52 · Post by **mjhora52** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:30 pm

Chill wizard. Boom!

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mjhora52 · Post by **mjhora52** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:32 pm

DrPaulsen wrote:It's not equipment, but I got Bamforth's book on Foam. So far I'm very impressed with it. He does a great job explaining foam formation and retention factors beyond the simple stuff like dirty vs clean glassware. For example, step mashing can significantly improve foam stability by increasing local viscosity through generation of additional polysaccharides (i.e. dextrins). I've observed this phenomena in my own beer, but never had a good explanation.

Nice. I made a Belgian Dubbel yesterday and happened to do a step mash. We'll see how it turns out in 4-5 weeks. Interesting, but I guess beta amylase likes the lower mash temps thus leading to some of the polysaccharide formation. Makes some good sense.

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Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 1:41 pm

Some nice gifts here. And I thought you all had been very bad. Guess I was wrong. Maybe it is just when I see you. I am sure you all are good most of the time.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:26 pm

Matt Franklin - Elf on the Shelf!

bf514921 · Post by **bf514921** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:02 pm

I am always good when I see you, that I can remember

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Eric B · Post by **Eric B** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:15 pm

I got a electric smoker that I could smoke malt in?

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:38 pm

Counts

andrewmaixner · Post by **andrewmaixner** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:07 am

New faucet shanks, another flow control faucet, and a BIY gift certificate.

Four 4" stainless shanks to get rid of now

czubak · Post by **czubak** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 12:53 pm

I may be interested in the shanks. Let me know what you are thinking on price.

whitedj · Post by **whitedj** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:23 pm

I got a stuck mash coupled with a hop plugged pump and dip tube!

I guess I wasn't too bad with a weber smokey mountian, too.

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