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I do not have 240v in my garage, so I usually use propane or 120v for brewing. Today I finally utilized the 240v on the Lightning for heating up water for mashing. Good stuff, figured I'd share

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Are you sending out samples to all forum members?
 

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I do not have 240v in my garage, so I usually use propane or 120v for brewing. Today I finally utilized the 240v on the Lightning for heating up water for mashing. Good stuff, figured I'd share

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I do not have 240v in my garage, so I usually use propane or 120v for brewing. Today I finally utilized the 240v on the Lightning for heating up water for mashing. Good stuff, figured I'd share

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That's awesome! We love to see the Ford Family use the F-150 Lightning to help support their hobbies!
 

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What, no boil too?

I current brew via BIAB on our gas stovetop. When we had a whole house generator put in, I had them put in a valve so I could attach a gas burner at will. Haven't done that.

Got the Lightning in May of last year, though about converting to 240v brewhouse, haven't done that either... Great to see.
 

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I'm curious about the electric kettle pot. Been looking for electric cooking appliances to cook with using the Lightning. Would that electric kettle work for making soup or stews?
 

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So what you’re saying is , you make a “Lightning” brew that tastes like beer. 😂🤣
 

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I'm curious about the electric kettle pot. Been looking for electric cooking appliances to cook with using the Lightning. Would that electric kettle work for making soup or stews?
Unless you’re feeding an army, you just need an Instant Pot for soups, screws, rice, etc.
 

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I do not have 240v in my garage, so I usually use propane or 120v for brewing. Today I finally utilized the 240v on the Lightning for heating up water for mashing. Good stuff, figured I'd share

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This is my new go-to thread when dudes on the internet say our trucks don't do truck stuff.

'OK, maybe towing is particularly challenging in an EV, but can your truck make beer?!?'
 

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Make me wonder if I plug my electic distiller into the truck am I making white lightning? (BTW, it's legal in MA)
Yes, it is legal in Massachusetts, but illegal in the US per federal law. I think 7 states have legalized it, but the fed could intervene if they chose to. Of course they have no reason to.
 

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Yes, it is legal in Massachusetts, but illegal in the US per federal law. I think 7 states have legalized it, but the fed could intervene if they chose to. Of course they have no reason to.
I'm hoping they have bigger fish to fry. It looks like Mass has some wiggle room to "get you" if you transport and, of course, you WILL get in trouble if you sell it without all the "paperwork". Luckily I don't do either so I just worry about trying to make it taste good :)
 
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What, no boil too?
I don’t have a bag, just the metal basket. I never boiled with it because of the 120v, so I’d just bring it over to my propane kettle. After doing this, I see there are some grains that are left back, so I keep doing this. It’s a great mash tun for lower ABV beers. I upgraded my main kettles and fermenters so I could do 10g batches, but this little Anvil is great for low ABV 5g batches.
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