First, here is my set-up:
Single burner turkey fryer, 15 Gal HLT, big-arse cooler MT w/ manifold and sparge arm, 20 gal brew pot. I brew 10-15 gal batches and usually run through my CFC into the conical fermenter, aerate and pitch (that part seems to be quite efficient).
By general process is to condition malt the night before, crush while the HLT is warming up before doughing in. Then I have 1 or 2 step rest mash and a fly sparge.
Generally, start to finish, including clean-up, I am at about 5-6 hours start to finish.
Biggest issues for me seem to be temp control of the burner and HLT and hitting my mash temps without having to tweak up/down. So, with that being said, I am curious to know how others do in terms of time and any suggestions for shortening the brew day. Also, I have a pump en route and will be using for the first time once I get it wired and plumbed, so any suggestions for how to use the pump to help speed up the process will also be helpful!
PS. Yes, I know batch sparging is quicker, so move on if that's all ya got. I'm not trying to start another fly vs batch sparge debate.
Single burner turkey fryer, 15 Gal HLT, big-arse cooler MT w/ manifold and sparge arm, 20 gal brew pot. I brew 10-15 gal batches and usually run through my CFC into the conical fermenter, aerate and pitch (that part seems to be quite efficient).
By general process is to condition malt the night before, crush while the HLT is warming up before doughing in. Then I have 1 or 2 step rest mash and a fly sparge.
Generally, start to finish, including clean-up, I am at about 5-6 hours start to finish.
Biggest issues for me seem to be temp control of the burner and HLT and hitting my mash temps without having to tweak up/down. So, with that being said, I am curious to know how others do in terms of time and any suggestions for shortening the brew day. Also, I have a pump en route and will be using for the first time once I get it wired and plumbed, so any suggestions for how to use the pump to help speed up the process will also be helpful!
PS. Yes, I know batch sparging is quicker, so move on if that's all ya got. I'm not trying to start another fly vs batch sparge debate.