Recent content by Mike_302

In short, the simple question is: I currently have this: King Keg - Float Set for Top Tap King Keg Pressure Barrel on OnBuy Can I replace with this: Beer Float - For King Keg and Balliihoo Top Tap Pressure Barrel The longer story is of a poor manufacturing defect in the current float system I...

Nahhh! That's seriously just hype. Look at the research that inspires that "carcinogen" claim: they fed the stuff in ENORMOUS QUANTITIES to mice in the sixties, and took the results to mean it was bad for humans. There's just as much evidence going the other way, showing it has beneficial...

I've searched in these forums for Root beer discussions -- the very few that exist are ancient discussions which died a quick death. I am considering brewing a root beer though, and wanted to create a modern thread. Hopefully this one doesn't die with as little input as the others, and brings...

Sorry, just to confirm -- this unit does allow you to review historic temperatures it has recorded? Or not?

I won't need a fridge for my purposes. Even in summer (UK) it's not that hot, and our flat is built such that the temperature is well regulated -- typically on the cool side. The heater purchase is mainly to enable me to do some brews that require to maintain 24-27 degrees for fermentation...

I'll more than likely go for a plastic bucket instead -- SS is a bit on the expensive side as a starter! :P So I'll have to get the thermowell and install myself. I'm slightly torn though -- does the thermowell make that much of a difference from attaching to the outside of the bucket with some...

I've just spend the better part of an afternoon reading into the various tech to control fermentation temp, but I am not yet dead-set on one setup -- looking for some influencers. Ideally, I can control AND monitor the temp over time (i.e. temperature logging) for a reasonable price. Currently...