Ryan at MoreBeer helped me set up the thermometer on the heat exchanger - very slick! I have found the temps vary widely in the mash tun, so the recirculation through the heat exchanger helps to stabilize the temps and the thermometer on the out side of the heat exchanger prevents overheating the mash. It is more hands on than mashing in a cooler, but less complicated than using a digital controller to turn on burners and pumps.
winter-brewing FTW!!
I had to look up FTW in the urban dictionary and I got For The Win, Fuck The World and What The Fuck backwards. I assume you meant For The Win! I don't mind winter brewing, as long as it is above 20 f. It really sucks when your chilling hoses or water spigot are frozen!
On Tap: Telemark Stout
On Tap: Top of the World Cider
On Tap: Lower Corner IPA
On Tap: Bodacious Brown Ale
On Tap: Maple Double IPA
Fermenting: The Session Pale Ale
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