Will hop pellets clog it? I brew very hoppy ales like Pliney & son and Racer 5. I am worried about this thing clogging with hops when I use it.
204606
Most likely, can you install a pre-filter? I use mine as condensers for stripping stills. I have 5 in use.
204607
I don't think pellets will clog. It never did for me. I would be very carful with cones. I just brewed an IPA and it work like a charm. I recommand you put a valve to control the amount of water going in because it's most of the time too cold coming out! Chilled 80L in 10 minutes!!!Cheers! Have fun.
204608
Yes this can plug up with debris. I brew in 30 gallon batches and pre filter the hot wort through a screen so only the smallest bits get through. After each use I back flush it with a hose. It is still one of the best parts of my brewing system as I can take 30 gallons from 200 degrees to 70 in a little over 15 minutes with a chugger stainless pump feeding it.
895156
Yes. Their brand is water based and goes on smoothly. I since my airbrush system after each use and use alcohol or cleaner every other use. I have not experienced any clogging.
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People have had problems with using the K-cup adapter portion of the Solofil V2. Their Brewers are not destroyed just clogged. I have a solution. The clogging happened to my V500. I have found a way to fix the issue. The problem is that the needle that punches the top of the K-cup gets clogged. This happens because the Vue positions the K-cup in the brewer sidways so the needle is in a position for grounds to get into it. This doesn't happen with Vue cups because the area where the needle punches into the vue cup has an indent of filter material that prevents grounds coming in contact with the needle. It also does not happen in the k-cup brewers because those brewers position the K-cup upright when brewing. The fix is to unfold a paper clip and rod out the needle hole. This can be done by opening the top of the brewer and inserting the end of the paper clip in the hole of the needle (flashlight needed). Once you have inserted it move it in and out a few times, remove, close the brewer and brew an 8oz cup with nothing in the machine. You will see loose grounds in the cup. Everything should work now until it happens again (unfortunately it will).
1317627
Nope. Very smooth. Just enough hops to give it a small bite. BBS kits are great. After two kits, I bought their book and started doing 5 gal batches of their beers.
315712
Try a coarser grind. If it's too fine, it will just clog up the holes in the portafilter. If that doesn't help, try flushing the brew head a few times and letting the portafilter basket soak in hot soapy water for a while. Something make just be gunked up. Should none of those remedies work, your best bet would be to contact the manufacturer.
259441
make sure it fits your tap as it does not fit mine. seems like beer gun would be better, less foam and more even fill.
1026102
Someone else asked that question. I guess that is a stinky fermented brew. I can't give you a good answer. It does not seal tight so don't know if you need that. Hope you get an answer.
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Our local microbreweries won't fill it. What we have been doing is filling growlers and transferring the beer after sanitizing, no need to add sugar. We are using this with a mini kegorator, with the CO2 cartridge it will last a good month, or until the beer runs out (whichever occurs first).
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My guess is: You haven't cleaned the nozzle apparatus. I always soak mine in water after use. If yours is really clogged, you may have to disassemble it partially to get to the clogged parts. Soaking in vinegar and water mix will help dissolve crud as well. I have not had to do that so I cannot advise on the procedure. A tall parfait glass gives enough height and will reach the nozzle for immediate post brewing soaking. Hope this helps, DEE
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Yes, you may get some instant foaming as you add it but it subsides shortly. The mash or wort should begin to ferment rather vigorously. I now add my nutrient along with some Camden tablets and some lemon juice and get a really good ferment going. Good luck!
1351157
Are you putting a drop of gun oil on the co2 cartridge as suggested in the owners manual? 2nd does this usually happen right after you putas new ccartridge in? Mine does for some reason. I shoot emptying twice after putting in a new cartridge. That seems to help. It sounds stupid but make sure the pellets aren't in backwards.
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Well, no. This is the milled malt mixture, dry yeast packet and hop pellets. You will need your brewing equipment, plus water and maple syrup. I recommend grade B syrup as it will give you more flavor, grade A tends to get converted more completely by yeast leaving you with more alcohol and less maple goodness.That being said, give this a try if your ambient temp is in the low 70 degree range. Most people who tried the beer I made from this kit were impressed! I'm tweaking it and making a larger 5 gal batch this fall.
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I my experience if you use pellet hops they will clog the screen and not your wort to flow properly.
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Short answer : Yes. More involved answer : This tap comes with a threaded connection which can screw directly onto most homebrew kegs, however chances are that the keg has either ball or pin lock quick connects on it. You'll need to know which type, and then appropriate connectors can be purchased. If this tap is connected to a commercial keg (most likely a Sankey tap) you'll need to purchase the quick connector for that type of tap.
961372
You should have no problems as long as you brew it as instructed on their website. They have a video on the best way to brew.
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it's never clogged for me as i have just used ice, mix and alcohol. Using lime and lemons mostly.. pre squeezed... don't think i would try to pour any "muddled" type things through this... BUT it may not be a problem even then...
401851
I don't brew proffesionally, so I can't say anything about maximizing your profit. How ever it does reduce the foaming out of my taps. Even more importantly than the foam, it reduces the amount of air exposure. If you add the right length, the tube will rest on the bottom of the growler reducing the amount of turbulent and air contact. Less air exposure = fresh taste for a longer time.