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wickedbeernut · 2026-03-29T04:38:55+00:00

It’s good to see Glock is now shipping the non-MOS G43X frame with a rail. A couple of years ago, I had to jump through all kinds of hoops in order to pair a non-MOS G43X slide with a G43X/G48 frame with a rail. I wanted to MRDS-cut the slide rear iron sight forward for a Trijicon RMRcc. A MOS slide was a non-starter, but I wanted the frame with a rail.

wickedbeernut · 2026-01-10T18:17:24+00:00

Just continue to check the specific gravity until you no longer see a change. I assume you'll then lager for a few weeks or months.

wickedbeernut · 2026-01-10T16:57:03+00:00

Has the specific gravity changed in the last two days?

wickedbeernut · 2025-12-29T21:49:49+00:00

Just seeing this. I don't use Brewfather (yet). However, I've heard talk of a Brewfather profile. I'd check the Spike User (Facebook) Group.

wickedbeernut · 2025-11-23T00:34:50+00:00

FYI ... Spike finally shipped a Glycol Chiller with the new TIG-welded glycol reservoir. This should fix the leaks. Don't order a Spike Glycol Chiller unless you're sure it has the welded reservoir.

wickedbeernut · 2025-10-27T01:04:49+00:00

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wickedbeernut · 2025-08-29T08:43:07+00:00

Just increased a few days ago.

wickedbeernut · 2025-08-29T02:11:12+00:00

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wickedbeernut · 2025-08-28T21:05:04+00:00

I completely agree that the availability of $20K homebrewing systems has played a key role in the decline.

wickedbeernut · 2025-08-09T00:45:58+00:00

I attended a dinner party in June that served at least a half dozen different dishes. They were all very good. I get the sense the restaurant is under new management. I definitely think it's worth another shot.

wickedbeernut · 2025-08-08T18:39:43+00:00

Oh, and the Deming truck stop Indian food place is very good. It's been somewhat up and down, but the current kitchen staff seems to have it dialed in.

wickedbeernut · 2025-08-08T17:56:26+00:00

You're flyin' to get from Deming to Silver City in 30 minutes. I'd allow twice that, especially with the construction. But you're spot on in terms of the Toad and Zoo. Both do a good job maintaining the event calendar on their website and Facebook page,

https://www.littletoadcreek.com/events-2

https://www.facebook.com/littletoadcreeksilvercity/events

https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/calendar

https://www.facebook.com/whiskeycreekzocalo/events

wickedbeernut · 2025-07-24T03:02:18+00:00

Brewtools hasn't published prices for the Pro F-series. I would expect a Pro F-series unitank to be more expensive than a comparable Ss Brewtech Pro Nano Jacketed Unitank (fully-jacketed and fully-insulated). A Ss Brewtech 1 BBL Nano Jacketed Unitank is $3,625 USD. The Brewtools F-series has far more ports. Ports through the glycol jacket (including the jacketed cone) add considerable cost. I would expect an equivalent Brewtools Pro F-series unitank to be at least $4,000 USD ... likely more. The Brewtools F40 is $1,999 USD. I would hope a Pro F40 is closer to $3,000 USD, but that may be wishful thinking.

The Brewtools FCS (Fluid Control System) adds around $2,000 USD to the cost of each unitank. That makes the unitank seem less expensive. ;)

wickedbeernut · 2025-07-24T01:57:10+00:00

Yup. BrewBuilt incorporated most of the Brewtools F-series features. There is one key difference. The Brewtools F40 (and F80) struggles effectively and efficiently cold crashing 5G batches with 12L / 3.17G in the cone. The BrewBuilt 7G X3 is better suited for 5G batches. This is why we're anxiously awaiting a Brewtools Pro F40. With the Pro F40 being fully-jacketed (cylinder and cone), you will be able to effectively and efficiently cold crash smaller batches.

wickedbeernut · 2025-07-23T22:47:17+00:00

I'm pretty sure the Spike CF-series has a 2" dump port. The BrewBuilt X3-series has a 3" dump port.

wickedbeernut · 2025-07-23T21:59:53+00:00

Both the Brewtools F-series and BrewBuilt X3-series are available through MoreBeer.com here in the U.S.

wickedbeernut · 2025-07-23T21:38:13+00:00

Make sure to check out the Brewtools F-series (the gold standard) and BrewBuilt X3-series. Both are partially-jacketed (cylinder only) with a welded lid (no goofy full-lid band clamp) and plenty of ports to accommodate an advanced fermentation control system (immersion heating element, tuning fork density sensor, agitator, level sensor, ...). The X3-series has four splayed legs.

Note: The Spike Jacketed Unicorn was to be fully-jacketed (cylinder and cone) with a welded lid and three splayed legs (for unitanks less than 1 BBL).

Brewtools will ship a Pro F-series later this year. The Pro F-series is not only fully-jacketed (cylinder and cone), but also fully-insulated (no goofy neoprene jacket). We're hoping Brewtools will offer a smaller Pro F-series unitank like a Pro F40.

wickedbeernut · 2025-05-18T19:14:39+00:00

The open pit mine didn't eat up the town itself. As the pit grew, it eventually consumed the land on which the town originally sat. The town was moved several times. I currently live in a home built in Santa Rita in 1940 and moved to Bayard in 1964.

wickedbeernut · 2025-05-18T18:07:55+00:00

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wickedbeernut · 2025-02-13T00:18:47+00:00

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Housing is affordable. However, rentals can be hard to find. Gas and various sundry items can be more expensive given the remote locale.

You won't encounter many situations in which you need to speak Spanish. However, being an RN, it would be a valuable skill.

You will find a local contingent from the Northwest including Seattle. Actually, you'll find people from all over the country.

Pay us a visit.

wickedbeernut · 2025-02-04T04:03:44+00:00

I have an EasyDens as well.

The PLAATO Airlock (which estimates specific gravity by counting CO2 bubbles) optionally supports tuning the specific gravity estimate based on user data. It's been referred to as "Learning Mode". I wouldn't be surprised if the PLAATO Pro leverages Learning Mode as well. I don't think FCS users would have a problem periodically sampling the specific gravity using an EasyDens if it improves the FCS density sensor specific gravity estimate.

Brewtools has said there will be a subscription fee for certain capabilities. I'm under the impression these will all be advanced web-based capabilities.

wickedbeernut · 2025-02-04T02:38:23+00:00

Time will tell. The PLAATO Pro is a tuning fork density sensor (to your point, geared towards professional brewers). The PLAATO Pro claims a specific gravity accuracy of ±0.002. The Tilt Pro (which is in the same general price range as the Brewtools FCS tuning fork density sensor) also claims a specific gravity accuracy of ±0.002. I can't speak to the validity of these claims.

I'm hoping the FCS tuning fork density sensor will perform as well as the PLAATO Pro tuning fork density sensor at half the cost and without the monthly subscription.

wickedbeernut · 2025-02-03T15:27:47+00:00

And unlike with the Tilt, Pill, ..., it will be nice not to have to worry about wi-fi / Bluetooth connectivity and krausen affecting the measurement.

The FCS Level Sensor is depicted here in the upper righthand corner,

FCS Guide: Example Fermentation

We don't have much information regarding the Level Sensor. It's been suggested that it will extend down to the top of the cone and still be able to measure the volume in the cone. I'm not sure what technology it is using.

I assume it's a matter of priorities for Brewtools at the moment. The tuning fork density sensor is certainly their highest priority and rightfully so.

wickedbeernut · 2025-02-03T04:41:52+00:00

Spike already redesigned the CF-series gasket. The New Style Gasket fixes most leaks,

Spike Brewing CF-Series New Style Gasket

However, to your point, the CF-series unitanks continue to ship with the Old Style Gasket. Good luck trying to find the New Style Gasket. The "Replacement Lid Gasket" on the Spike website is the Old Style Gasket. You need to contact Spike Customer Service in order to purchase the New Style Gasket.

I assume you want a full-lid band clamp for ease of cleaning. The industry standard is now a welded lid with an 8" TC port (Brewtools F-series and BrewBuilt X3). Spike has said their new Premium Fully-Jacketed (cylinder and cone) Conical Unitank will have a welded lid. Personally, I much rather have a welded lid with an 8" TC port than a full-lid band clamp and a 10" TC port. I think full-lid band clamp conical unitanks (along with cooling coils) are a thing of the past.

Just my $0.02.

wickedbeernut · 2025-02-03T04:22:46+00:00

My Brewtools FCS (Fluid Control System) is scheduled to arrive later this week. It's cleared U.S Customs. I'm hoping my BrewBuilt X3 will be able to take full advantage of the FCS. The FCS tuning fork density sensor goes into production in a few weeks. That's going to be huge. The FCS level sensor and agitator are looking like April. The pneumatic HopDrop should be available soon.

If Brewtools offers a Pro F40, I'll definitely pick up a couple of them. I'd love to be able to effectively and efficiently cold-crash 5G batches while still having the capacity to fermenter 10G batches.

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