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Beer Brewing Pumps – Part 1 – March and Chugger Pumps

by Brad Smith on May 25, 2017 · 1 comment

This week I take a look at the most popular models of home brewing pumps: the March Pump and the Chugger Pump. Next week in part 2 I will cover the new Blichmann RipTide pump which has some significant advantages over the traditional brewing pump. Home Brewing Pumps In the last 10 years, larger stainless […]

Passivating Stainless Steel Beer Brewing Equipment to Prevent Corrosion

by Brad Smith on January 9, 2017 · 9 comments

Despite its reputation as the perfect metal for beer brewing, stainless steel can actually corrode or rust. So this week we take a look at how and why stainless steel can corrode as well as how you can passivate your stainless steel beer brewing equipment to protect it. Stainless Steel and Rust Steel is made […]

Aluminum vs Stainless? Best Beer Brewing Pots

by Brad Smith on August 17, 2010 · 45 comments

A perpetual debate among home brewers and on various discussion forums is the merits of aluminum vs stainless steel pots for brewing beer. This week we look at the pros and cons of each to help you make your own educated decision on your next beer brewing pot. Aluminum Pot Pros and Cons Aluminum pots […]