Beer Gun
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Beer Gun
Does anyone use the Blichmann Beer Gun I see advertised in the mags? I have a big counter-pressure filler, but is quite a process to set up, especially if you are wanting to fill just a couple of bottles for a comp or a growler for a meeting. Is it worth the price they are asking for it?
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Its really a POS......the little rubber stopper on the end strips out and wont stay on. Without it, the gun wont shut off spraying beer all over the place. Replacements are hi dollar. So i just now use foodgrade silicone instead. Otherwise, its easy to use and have good luck on long term aging. Real easy to operate. Hi price. Ask for it for X-mas.....Greenblood wrote:Last I heard, Andy swears by his. Think he cuddles with it at night.
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Agree the rubber stopper is subject to falling off but I don't think that makes it a POS...Blktre wrote:Its really a POS......the little rubber stopper on the end strips out and wont stay on. Without it, the gun wont shut off spraying beer all over the place. Replacements are hi dollar. So i just now use foodgrade silicone instead. Otherwise, its easy to use and have good luck on long term aging. Real easy to operate. Hi price. Ask for it for X-mas.....Greenblood wrote:Last I heard, Andy swears by his. Think he cuddles with it at night.
I do. When a tool costs almost 80 bucks and a .2cent part fails all the time making it useless and replacements are $5, its borderline a POS.Agree the rubber stopper is subject to falling off but I don't think that makes it a POS...
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
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- Brewmaster
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- Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:22 pm
- Location: Lawrence
I stand correctred.Blktre wrote:Its really a POS......the little rubber stopper on the end strips out and wont stay on. Without it, the gun wont shut off spraying beer all over the place. Replacements are hi dollar. So i just now use foodgrade silicone instead. Otherwise, its easy to use and have good luck on long term aging. Real easy to operate. Hi price. Ask for it for X-mas.....Greenblood wrote:Last I heard, Andy swears by his. Think he cuddles with it at night.
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"If your feelings were grapes I would crush them. And then, after fermentation, drink them down. And quite possibly later, throw them up again."
With that said, i wouldn't sell or trade mine off. Its still easier to operate than the other style of bottle filler. You just need to watch out for the rubber stopper and take care of it is all........I stand corrected.
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Which IMO makes it a pretty nice POS...Point taken on the attention of the part, but I think the dirty rocks your sucking on are from your having lost the part and having to figure an effective alternative on a budget! Glad you did find a way as others will probably use the tip in the future.Blktre wrote:With that said, i wouldn't sell or trade mine off. Its still easier to operate than the other style of bottle filler. You just need to watch out for the rubber stopper and take care of it is all........I stand corrected.
dirty rocks..........hahaSnowman wrote:Blktre wrote:I stand corrected.
Which IMO makes it a pretty nice POS...Point taken on the attention of the part, but I think the dirty rocks your sucking on are from your having lost the part and having to figure an effective alternative on a budget! Glad you did find a way as others will probably use the tip in the future.
ill just use one that i know about thats in your basement thats never been used.........
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Ah ha...Wondered when that little fact would come out It's actually been used a few times thouBlktre wrote:Snowman wrote:dirty rocks..........hahaBlktre wrote:
Which IMO makes it a pretty nice POS...Point taken on the attention of the part, but I think the dirty rocks your sucking on are from your having lost the part and having to figure an effective alternative on a budget! Glad you did find a way as others will probably use the tip in the future.
ill just use one that i know about thats in your basement thats never been used.........