Thanks guys - have already done both.
Problem is I am sort of in between homebrewer and pro at this point.
This forum is much more active - and I think has a lot more ingenuity then probrewer so I figured I would post it here.
Hey guys I am putting together a 1bbl system with future purpose of selling our beers. We are currently in licensing etc and so that's why I am coming up with the production line.
This is basically a pilot program (think market research/feasibility study) for a large brewpub in the next 2-3...
Yeah http://www.plastickegsamerica.com - I have looked into them and requested a quote.
Read some good things and read some bad things. It might be a good option for us to use intially - and even if the kegs wear out within a year at least then we will have bought some time (literally) to...
I didn't even know there was a difference between 1/6 and 1/4.
For me 1/4 would probably be ever better - so I will look into that. Thanks for the heads up.
While I am sure I could talk bars into doing this - obviously I would rather not have to.
I knew there was a difference but didn't know how much.
The reason I am thinking 1/6 bbl kegs is to insure freshness as we will be a startup brewery so demand wont be huge to start.
Also 1/2...
Hey guys - I tried to do a search for this but was simply overwhelmed with what came back as you can imagine the keywords are everywhere.
I am wondering how compatible 5 gallon corny kegs are with regular 1/2 barrel sankey hookups that are typical in bars?
What would be involved to be able to...
Thanks for the lead - very similar to stuff I have already looked at. Have to compare it with shipping etc. Seems to be quite a few solutions out there for fermentation for a fairly affordable price - especially if your buying 6-7 of them to start.
If you read my other thread you will know i am currently trying to plan out an upgrade of my system to do 50 gallon batches. Sort of a pilot system.
Anyways I have been just fine with my IC up till know - but it's just not gonna cut it when I move up in batch size.
It would seem plate...
I am looking for leads locally right now.
No luck on craigslist
Anyone mind sharing how they found their guy? Are their particular stores/vendors I should go and ask that might have some laying around?
Would something like this work?
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog_name=USPlastic&category_name=25&product_id=15696#
With $15 estimated shipping it's MUCH cheaper then the cooler route. Even if you figure in the cost of insulating it it's still way cheaper.
I am trying to mock up a way to upgrade our batches to the 50 gallon range.
The kettle and fermentation are straight forward enough - just spend some money.
I am having trouble figuring out a way to come up with a straightforward solution to doing a mash this large.
Would you guys say it's ok...
I am currently looking to upgrade my brewing equipment and I am looking at the 25 gallon brew kettles.
Thinking of getting the brew kettle and a few 30 gal plastic conicals to really step up my production.
My question is will my banjo burner be able to cut it? Or do I need to beef that up...