Recent content by shawnbou

DU99 - Thanks for the feedback. The intent of the article was just to highlight some of the general advantages and disadvantages of the concept while referencing those options I've looked into or used, rather than attempting to comprehensively analyze all of the options that are out there. Sorry...

Thanks, rbell. Since posting this article, I've been hearing a lot about the systems from Brau Supply, and I'm actually considering one myself for my next major purchase. Cheers! - Shawn

Good advice, RealToast. Thanks. I have been using a hop spider with the Grainfather for every batch since the first couple, and it's been working great. But there was one time that I had so much hops in the spider that the bag came loose from the collar and all that hop matter got in the wort...

Hi Liam - I haven't done a decoction yet, but there's a video online of a single decoction helles brewed on the Grainfather. Google "helles decoction grainfather" and you'll find it. Hope that helps. - Shawn

Cheers! Thanks for some great ideas for alternatives. - Shawn

Thanks for the suggestion! I know about the Braumeister but haven't yet looked into it. - Shawn

Hi Liam - You are correct that you heat the strike water in the GF, just as you said. The only thing you can't do is heat the sparge water in the GF, because it'll already be full of grain and wort. - Shawn

No worries, my friend. I understand the concerns you raised, and the intention was not to imply that these are only options out there, and not to steer anyone. Just sharing information about the systems I have looked into. I regret that you found the title misleading. And I still would love any...

Thanks, chezhed. That's one thing I love about the Grainfather, too ... is the ability to walk away and do other things. Good to know that the Therminator will work with it, because that is something I have planned for the future. I'd like to know more about that thermometer you fitted to the...

Thanks for the feedback, TexasWine. Unfortunately it isn't possible in an article this size to cover every single alternative out there, nor is it possible to cover every single topic that may be of interest. If there's anything you think was missed that you can offer some insight on, feel free...

Hey, we do what we have to just to make beer, right? :)

Thanks for the feedback! It's true, there are a lot of systems out there and I could only write about the ones I've used or researched. Thanks for the additional info on the Brew Boss ... I'll have to look into that one. Cheers! - Shawn

Agreed, BWE. I think it's great that we have so many options to choose from, so anyone can brew regardless of what challenges are in your way. Thanks for reading! - Shawn

Thanks, DenBobber! Glad to be able to put some information out there to help people decide which option is best for them. - Shawn

Thanks, xico ... appreciate the additional information. - Shawn