Anvil Foundry Unboxing & Overview

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We’ve got a general overview and unboxing video for you today of the *very* popular Foundry electric all-in-one all-grain brewing system from Anvil Brewing Equipment! From our retail partner, https://www.homebrewsupply.com/10-5-g… :

The ANVIL Foundry™ is one of the most versatile all-in-one brewing systems on the market! From the triple element low watt density dual voltage heaters for blazing fast heating speeds, to the unique high flow grain basket, you won’t find a more powerful feature rich product.

Specs & Features

Switchable Between 120V 1600W and 240V 2800W for Faster Heating & Better Boils. Unique High Flow Grain Basket with 150% More Perforations to Virtually Eliminate Stuck Mashes.
Large Capacity Increases Efficiency and Grain Capacity.
Double Wall Insulation Maintains Mash Temps and Increases Heating Speeds.
Ultra Low Watt Density, Triple Element Heaters – Won’t Scorch.
Linear Digital Power Control and Solid-State Switching for Fine Tuning your Boil.
Turbo 500 Distillation Ready.
Includes High Capacity Stainless Immersion Chiller with Hoses & Fittings.
External Pump Won’t Plug and is Easy to Clean. No Need to Disassemble Entire Unit!
Use for Other Pumping Needs too.

What to do with stuck fermentation and does dry hopping affect reusing yeast — Ep. 142

Hey hey, howdy ho Homebrew friends!

– Thank you for tuning in to our home brewing podcast –

and we welcome you to the Homebrew Happy Hour … the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

Fan favorite Ladik Joe Ermis joins me to discuss YOUR questions about stuck fermentation and how dry hopping may affect your yeast (if you save it for future use). Joe is the Director of Operations at HomebrewSupply.com and has been brewing for a long time so I always appreciate when he’s willing to come on the show and share his knowledge and passion for home brewing!

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

 

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Lagering a Kölsch and making a yeast starter directly in the bucket — Ep. 141

Willkommen, Hausbrauer!

– We thank you for tuning in to our home brewing podcast –

and we welcome you to the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

Todd is back! Man, if I had a nickel for every “Todd is back!” intro I had to write over the years for this show, I’d have a lot of nickels. Dude is always doing something – busy guy! Anyway, the bummer though is that James couldn’t be on this week’s show because his computer took a dump last week… but, fear not, we’ll all be on together again very soon and actually have a very fun episode planned for next week as we get to have our German buddy from CMB, Stephan Becker, back on the show!

On this week’s show, Todd and I discuss one of my favorite styles in the world, the Kölsch! Specifically, we tackle a question regarding the lagering process and, believe it or not, Todd doesn’t get angry at me as I fawn over Kölsch all episode long. We also take a question on making a starter in a unique way; directly in the fermenataion vessel that this person is going to end us using (bucket or carboy). Neither one of us had even considered this method but it was actually a lot of fun to discuss!

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

 

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Switching from gas to electric brewing and cold fermentation equipment recommendations — Ep. 140

Greetings, fellow homebrewer!

– We thank you for tuning in to our home brew podcast –

and we welcome you BACK to our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

We’re back on schedule with another Q&A show for your listening pleasure. Todd, believe it or not, is OUT again… Side note — some of you are starting to think we left him in Rhode Island and are concerned for his well being, but I can reassure you that none of us are the beneficiaries of any type of insurance policy on him so we have no reason to have left him behind! Kidding aside — he’s actually doing manual labor as you’re reading this, fixing up things he’s been putting off and so he couldn’t be bothered to hang with us… ANYWAY

James is a saint and joins me today to discuss a couple of equipment-centric questions. James, as you probably already know, is a wealth of knowledge and I love these 1-on-1 shows we get to do together every now and then because I don’t have to worry about getting interrupted by Todd! 🙂

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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Today’s show is brought to you by HomebrewSupply.com! HBS’ has all of your favorite recipe kits, fresh ingredients, and homebrew equipment in stock. Homebrew Happy Hour listeners can visit HomebrewSupply.com and use the promo code “HHH” to receive 5% off your order.

(Discount can not be applied to products that are drop shipped including, but not limited to, products by Spike Brewing, SS BrewTech, Brewer’s Edge Mash & Boil, and more. See website for details)

Homebrewer Showcase: Hanging out with my Pop! — Ep. 139

Howdy there, Homebrewer!

– We thank you for tuning in to our homebrew podcast –

and we welcome you BACK to our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

Can you believe that we’re publishing TWO episodes this week? WOWZERS! No… actually, I felt really bad that we didn’t publish a proper episode last week (when we were at HomebrewCon) nor did we publish one a couple of weeks ago (when I was sick)… so, Happy Birthday America!

For this week, I sit down with my brew partner and one of my best friends – my Dad! It worked out since I was already hanging out with him for our 4th of July celebrations so I just set up the microphones and decided to discuss our brewing history together and what’s coming up for us. I may have also side-tracked a bunch but… to be fair… that isn’t abnormal for this show!

So, please enjoy this special one-off episode with me and my Pop.

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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Today’s show is brought to you by HomebrewSupply.com! HBS’ has all of your favorite recipe kits, fresh ingredients, and homebrew equipment in stock. Homebrew Happy Hour listeners can visit HomebrewSupply.com and use the promo code “HHH” to receive 5% off your order.

(Discount can not be applied to products that are drop shipped including, but not limited to, products by Spike Brewing, SS BrewTech, Brewer’s Edge Mash & Boil, and more. See website for details)

HomebrewCon 2019 RECAP EPISODE — Ep. 138

Heeeeeeey you guuuuuuuuuuys!

– We thank you for tuning in to our homebrew podcast –

and we also welcome you BACK to the Homebrew Happy Hour, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

We’re BACK (that’s two “BACK”s in all caps already so you know it’s gonna be a good show) from Providence, Rhode Island and here to discuss the fun we had at HomebrewCon 2019! TL;DR version: it rocked. Longer version: we had such an amazing time meeting more members of the homebrewing community and also connecting with the TONS of YOU who showed up and stopped by our booth. It was incredibly humbling and encouraging to meet you all and receive your feedback and support of the show. Honestly – I joke all the time but I can’t thank you enough for making this podcast my favorite thing to do with my time.

So, yeah. This episode is literally a beginning-to-end recap of our time in Rhode Island where we discuss what we loved about HomebrewCon, and what we are looking forward to next year in Nashville! Since Nashville is a more centralized location, we hope that even MORE of you can make it out and hang out with us (and, really – drink all the beer we bring).

I know I’m happy to be home though and excited to share with you about our experiences on today’s episode.

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

 

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Today’s show is brought to you by HomebrewSupply.com! HBS’ has all of your favorite recipe kits, fresh ingredients, and homebrew equipment in stock. Homebrew Happy Hour listeners can visit HomebrewSupply.com and use the promo code “HHH” to receive 5% off your order.

(Discount can not be applied to products that are drop shipped including, but not limited to, products by Spike Brewing, SS BrewTech, Brewer’s Edge Mash & Boil, and more. See website for details)

Catching up with The Brewer of Seville — Ep. 137


Howdy howdy howdy, Homebrewer!

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and we also welcome you BACK to the Homebrew Happy Hour, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

You may have noticed (and I’m assuming you did based on the hundreds of comments, emails, or social media messages lol) that we didn’t publish an episode last week. First — I am very sorry for that! We usually record on Thursdays and we’ve been so swamped getting our stuff together for HomebrewCon and then I got terribly sick mid-week last week so we didn’t get to record at all. Second — we still had to get the booth packed so, in my sickened stupor, I packed all of our mobile podcast gear without thinking that we needed it for this week’s show! I know, friend… I know.

THANKFULLY, I have all of my studio set up ready to go and our buddy Kenny Highman (aka – The Brewer of Seville) agreed on short notice to come on the show!

So, join Kenny and I as we talk about the upcoming HomebrewCon in Rhode Island, what he’s been up to, his recent GRAND PRIZE WINNING beer label from Brew Your Own Magazine, and lots more. I had a genuine blast with Kenny and I am so happy he was able to hang out!

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

 


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Brewing a style that you’ve never tasted before and bottling from a keg — Ep. 136


Aloha, friend!

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Welcome to the Homebrew Happy Hour, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and we discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

A last minute change due to James having to help a customer of his led to me frantically hitting up my short list of folks who could hop in and help for this week’s episode. I wasn’t even thinking about bothering Todd with this but, funny enough, he happened to text me so I asked and he obliged! It was great catching up with Todd as he’s wrapping up his family vacation in Hawaii and it was even greater that he was able to help me address your questions since it would’ve been super scary for me to try and take them by myself. I’m a much better moderator that helps keep the conversation going between the three of us than I am an actual knowledge bank of homebrewing FAQ. Regardless, this week’s show is pack full of great info and we hope you enjoy it!

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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Today’s show is brought to you by Kegconnection.com! Check out Kegconnection’s brand new “Brewer’s Club Rewards” program which gives you points for every purchase and the ability to earn FREE points simply by sharing content or participating in various activities. You can redeem your points for discounts on future orders, FREE SHIPPING, FREE GIFTS, and a whole lot more so go to Kegconnection.com for more information. Homebrew Happy Hour listeners who shop at Kegconnection.com can use the promo code “HHH” to receive 5% off your order.

Discussing the German Reinheitsgebot and a question on modding the Mash & Boil — Ep. 135


What’s going on, Homebrewer?!

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We are the Homebrew Happy Hour, the podcast where we answer YOUR homebrewing questions and we discuss all things related to craft beer!

On Today’s Show:

School is out for most kiddos so that means vacations are starting to take place. Specifically, Todd’s kids are out of school so he took off with his family to Hawaii for a lovely two week vacation where he’s been sending us lots of pics and describing the delicious beers he is enjoying. I haven’t been jealous at all (I’m lying). With Todd gone, that means you have the pleasure of listening to me ask James for his help as we tackle your questions on this week’s episode including a question on the German purity law for beer as well as a question about how James modded our in-house Mash & Boil unit. It worked out great because the questions on today’s show are right up James’s alley and we ended up having a real fun time!

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to that episode’s sponsor!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

RESOURCES:

Mash & Boil: https://www.kegconnection.com/brewers-edge-mash-boil-system/

the tubing is this high temp hose from Kegconnection – https://www.kegconnection.com/high-temperature-hose-pvc-and-silicone-free-3-8-x-5-8/

the pump we found on Amazon for CHEAP – https://amzn.to/2zGO3rw

the shut off valve was also from Amazon and was a 2-pack – https://amzn.to/2QFmo3Y

and the siphon spray wort aerator came from Homebrew Supply – https://www.homebrewsupply.com/siphon-spray-tip-wort-aerator.html

Sticker Mule — USE THIS LINK TO GET A $10 CREDIT AND WE’LL GET A $10 CREDIT TOO!

 

 


Today’s show is brought to you by Kegconnection.com! Check out Kegconnection’s brand new “Brewer’s Club Rewards” program which gives you points for every purchase and the ability to earn FREE points simply by sharing content or participating in various activities. You can redeem your points for discounts on future orders, FREE SHIPPING, FREE GIFTS, and a whole lot more so go to Kegconnection.com for more information. Homebrew Happy Hour listeners who shop at Kegconnection.com can use the promo code “HHH” to receive 5% off your order.

FAQ on Taking Care of Your Keg Couplers

There are a number of keg couplers (Sanke D, S, G, A and U), with Sanke D being the most common for American domestic beers, but they all basically function the same way. It is important to clean your couplers on a
regular basis, but it is also very important to lube your couplers O-rings and
seals before returning to service. Most
couplers consist of the main body and a probe of some sort. By far the most
popular coupler in the United States is the Sanke D coupler and the photos and
procedures we will cover in this Guide will focus on this coupler.

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Q- How do I hook up my coupler to a keg?
A- This is very simple.
Just make sure the handle is in the up position, line up the coupler
with the two lugs on the kegs (see “A” on photo below) with the two slots in
the coupler (See “B”). Push down the
coupler and then pivot the coupler to the right until it stops. Make sure you twist it as far as it will go
to the right or leakage can occur.
Then pull out the handle and push
it down until it locks into place.
Q- How do I clean my coupler?
A- Your coupler can just be cleaned using hot soapy water and
then rinsed with clean water. It should
always be lubed after cleaning. Failure to keep you coupler lubed will result
in leaks!
Q- How do I lube my coupler?
A- Couplers have O-rings and seals. The seals on on the bottom, there are
two. One is on the bottom of the body
and the other is on the bottom of the probe (see E in images) Put a light coat of food grade O ring lube on
these. There are also two or three O
rings on the probe, depending on manufacture of probe (see image D on
photos). This will need to be removed
from the body. Just unscrew long nut
holding on the handle, pull handle from side away from the coupler and then
pull probe up and out of the coupler, lightly lube the O rings and replace the
probe.
Q- My coupler is leaking air or beer from the bottom where it connects to keg or from the top of
the probe and I have done all the things suggested above?

A- Is your hose pulling on the coupler or something pushing
on the coupler? This can push the
coupler out of alignment and cause leaks.
Be sure there is nothing external touching or pulling on your coupler.
Q- My coupler is leaking beer or gas from where hose
connects?

A- Make sure your beer nuts are tight and you have a washer
inside the coupler (on some couplers the one way rubber valve (called a duck
bill valve) also acts as a washer to seal.
***One other thing that will ofter cause a coupler to leak
is the keg itself! Inspect and lube the
large rubber washer where the coupler connects to the keg. If you see a tear,
cracks or other defects this could be your issue. Sometimes the metal part is bent as well and
this causes issues. Contact the company
that sold you the keg in these situations.