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I am going to a fermentation science program in the Fall and relocating to another part of the country. I've been a partial-mash brewer at home and never had an all-grain set up myself yet. Advice on some or more is greatly appreciated. I'm going through the database too, but if you know some on hand that would help, I'd appreciated a point in the direction.
1 I'm hoping to squirrel away about 3000 by the time we leave for a new set-up. I am a DIY person but also recognize the importance of the best tools for projects. What should I spare no expense on and what should I design myself? What would be a good setup as far as equipment is concerned?
Size variability, batches between 10 and 20 (sessionable beer at 20) gallons
2 Safety for my girlfriend and I is paramount as we will both be utilizing the equipment at least three to four days a week. What are other considerations for safety?
3 Pumps are attractive and will at least give me an understanding of the plumbing systems of a commercial brewery. The gravity towers seem dubious. If y'all feel a bench system isn't worthwhile I'm all ears!
4 What about plumbing materials? Tubes or pipers? Clamps?
5 What about mash tuns this size? I don't think I've found coolers large enough for 15 gallons of wort with grain. What is another method to maintain temps for 90 minutes? I see some fly and continuous sparges. Is this not equipment-specific? Recommendations?
6 What is worthwhile for a chiller? We are seeking to maintain good water efficiency and the plate chiller option into a hot liquor tank was what I was hoping to put together. Are there other lower-tech options I'm not aware of?
7 I've never worked keg equipment but I'm eager to not have to bottle everything we brew! I have no idea what to do for this. What equipment should I get found in beginner kits and what should I spend more for ? I know some connections are harder to find compatibility for but other advice is appreciated.
8 Bottling: am I stuck with the damn bottling rod or is there a moderately cheap option that fills more bottles in a go?
9 What sanitization/caustic chemicals should I be using for respective parts?
1 I'm hoping to squirrel away about 3000 by the time we leave for a new set-up. I am a DIY person but also recognize the importance of the best tools for projects. What should I spare no expense on and what should I design myself? What would be a good setup as far as equipment is concerned?
Size variability, batches between 10 and 20 (sessionable beer at 20) gallons
2 Safety for my girlfriend and I is paramount as we will both be utilizing the equipment at least three to four days a week. What are other considerations for safety?
3 Pumps are attractive and will at least give me an understanding of the plumbing systems of a commercial brewery. The gravity towers seem dubious. If y'all feel a bench system isn't worthwhile I'm all ears!
4 What about plumbing materials? Tubes or pipers? Clamps?
5 What about mash tuns this size? I don't think I've found coolers large enough for 15 gallons of wort with grain. What is another method to maintain temps for 90 minutes? I see some fly and continuous sparges. Is this not equipment-specific? Recommendations?
6 What is worthwhile for a chiller? We are seeking to maintain good water efficiency and the plate chiller option into a hot liquor tank was what I was hoping to put together. Are there other lower-tech options I'm not aware of?
7 I've never worked keg equipment but I'm eager to not have to bottle everything we brew! I have no idea what to do for this. What equipment should I get found in beginner kits and what should I spend more for ? I know some connections are harder to find compatibility for but other advice is appreciated.
8 Bottling: am I stuck with the damn bottling rod or is there a moderately cheap option that fills more bottles in a go?
9 What sanitization/caustic chemicals should I be using for respective parts?