HeavyKettleBrewing
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I would like to take a moment and ask for the community to lend some input regarding my new endeavor. I own a machine shop in SoCal and have decided to diversify by offering custom brew stations for the novice and experienced all grain homebrewer. My goal is to construct a turnkey brewing stand with safety, efficiency, ease of use, and affordable pricing. Before I actually draft up prints for this new brewstand I would like to ask for advice and opinions. Basic idea behind what I intend to build is a tiered brew stand with three kettles/LP burners, two pumps and a wort chiller. No sophisticated or automated controls on a base unit. Please take a moment and help a brewer out.
1) Demand -- Who wants a brew stand? (Just a poll, could be any brewstand)
2) Price point -- What are you comfortable spending (shipping not included)?
3) Batch size -- What would/do you typically brew in volume?
4) Materials -- Stainless steel, low carbon steel, or aluminum?
5) Dimensions or Footprint -- Size matters.
Some basic questions and I'm sure, more to come. My description is somewhat general but I intend to construct a functional, affordable, safe and compact system. Since I have the equipment, I can make just about anything. Your comments will be appreciated.
I would like to take a moment and ask for the community to lend some input regarding my new endeavor. I own a machine shop in SoCal and have decided to diversify by offering custom brew stations for the novice and experienced all grain homebrewer. My goal is to construct a turnkey brewing stand with safety, efficiency, ease of use, and affordable pricing. Before I actually draft up prints for this new brewstand I would like to ask for advice and opinions. Basic idea behind what I intend to build is a tiered brew stand with three kettles/LP burners, two pumps and a wort chiller. No sophisticated or automated controls on a base unit. Please take a moment and help a brewer out.
1) Demand -- Who wants a brew stand? (Just a poll, could be any brewstand)
2) Price point -- What are you comfortable spending (shipping not included)?
3) Batch size -- What would/do you typically brew in volume?
4) Materials -- Stainless steel, low carbon steel, or aluminum?
5) Dimensions or Footprint -- Size matters.
Some basic questions and I'm sure, more to come. My description is somewhat general but I intend to construct a functional, affordable, safe and compact system. Since I have the equipment, I can make just about anything. Your comments will be appreciated.