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Randall
« on: November 13, 2013, 12:33:18 pm »
Anybody here built a Randall?  Care to share your process?  What's the purpose of having 2 chambers?
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Re: Randall
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2013, 02:30:26 pm »
I built one out of a water filter.  I mount it upside down so the foam is away from the outlet valve.  I just cut a piece of pvc to fit in place of the filter, then slotted it.  I left the bottom 2/3 unslotted to force the beer to flow up through the hops first.  I have not seen a two chambered one, but I imagine it is for foam settling - there is a lot.
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Re: Randall
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2013, 03:21:29 pm »
The second chamber is for foam settling, as Tom said. You can also put additional spices/fruits/etc. in second chamber. I've done hops in first chamber and crushed grapefruit in second to great success.
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Re: Randall
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2013, 09:53:22 am »
Thanks, guys!
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Re: Randall
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2013, 11:57:08 am »
Education please. What's a Randall?
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Re: Randall
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2013, 11:58:21 am »
Quote from: klickitat jim on November 14, 2013, 11:57:08 am
Education please. What's a Randall?

It is a device that allows you to dispense beer from a keg through a charge of hops or other flavor addition at serving time.

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Re: Randall
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2013, 12:00:09 pm »
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Re: Randall
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2013, 12:05:11 pm »
That's an engineering masterpiece. Needs more brass though to make it steampunk.


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Re: Randall
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2013, 12:49:06 pm »
Quote from: ccfoo242 on November 14, 2013, 12:05:11 pm
That's an engineering masterpiece. Needs more brass though to make it steampunk.


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yeah the pvc is a real turnoff. old, pantinaed brass is just the ticket
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Re: Randall
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2013, 01:34:25 pm »
Can anyone explain why I would spend $288.00 on a Randall to infuse my beers with stuff (made of plastic, nonetheless) when I could buy the multipurpose Blichmann HopRocket (made of stainless) for $125?

That is, in this theoretical world where I need to spend more money on this hobby.  ::)
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Re: Randall
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2013, 01:44:35 pm »
Quote from: ccfoo242 on November 14, 2013, 12:05:11 pm
That's an engineering masterpiece. Needs more brass though to make it steampunk.

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Re: Randall
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2013, 01:47:12 pm »
Quote from: punatic on November 14, 2013, 01:44:35 pm
Quote from: ccfoo242 on November 14, 2013, 12:05:11 pm
That's an engineering masterpiece. Needs more brass though to make it steampunk.



yeah like that
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Re: Randall
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2013, 02:50:21 pm »
Quote from: AmandaK on November 14, 2013, 01:34:25 pm
Can anyone explain why I would spend $288.00 on a Randall to infuse my beers with stuff (made of plastic, nonetheless) when I could buy the multipurpose Blichmann HopRocket (made of stainless) for $125?

That is, in this theoretical world where I need to spend more money on this hobby.  ::)

Because this one goes to 11.
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Re: Randall
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2013, 03:05:13 pm »
Quote from: AmandaK on November 14, 2013, 01:34:25 pm
Can anyone explain why I would spend $288.00 on a Randall to infuse my beers with stuff (made of plastic, nonetheless) when I could buy the multipurpose Blichmann HopRocket (made of stainless) for $125?

That is, in this theoretical world where I need to spend more money on this hobby.  ::)

I don't disagree with you, but the Dogfish Randall is made to be showy while the hoprocket is more utilitarian. I am surprised that they have not created a version out of stainless and pyrex.
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Re: Randall
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2013, 03:31:35 pm »
Quote from: Steve in TX on November 14, 2013, 03:05:13 pm
Quote from: AmandaK on November 14, 2013, 01:34:25 pm
Can anyone explain why I would spend $288.00 on a Randall to infuse my beers with stuff (made of plastic, nonetheless) when I could buy the multipurpose Blichmann HopRocket (made of stainless) for $125?

That is, in this theoretical world where I need to spend more money on this hobby.  ::)

I don't disagree with you, but the Dogfish Randall is made to be showy while the hoprocket is more utilitarian. I am surprised that they have not created a version out of stainless and pyrex.

doesn't DFH release the plans for Randall? it's open source so you can build it out of brass and steel if you like.
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