Time to rebuild the brewery from the ground up.
Life happens fast. With another kid now on the way, Ive lost my office/brewery storage and am forced to downsize from my 3V propane-fired HERMS (Condo Brewing V1.. moment of silence) to a more accommodating eBIAB. You can see my previous setup here.. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showth.../www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=619027
Quick plug - Im parting out the old system. Interested parties in Chicago can PM me.
Ive researched a few of the turnkey systems, including the High Gravity, Clawhammer, Unibrau, GF, etc. All look good, but each has one or two things that I would change. So Im building this custom and completely to my specs (within my means).
My requirements / objectives:
- Electric over propane (120V, 20amp)
- Easy setup and tear down (fewer parts the better)
- Minimize cleanup time
- Small storage footprint
- Capacity for up to 5gal
- Fully modular, not dependent on specific vendor parts and pieces
- Clean aesthetics (look of an all-in turnkey system)
- Portable unit for indoor/outdoor brewing (hot and cold months)
- Wireless controller that I can access throughout the house
- Reuse-able components if I ever decide to expand to a multi-vessel kit again
Im grateful for any feedback or ideas, so dont hold back. A few folks in other threads had asked for more information on aspects of my kit, so hopefully someone finds this useful. Ask any questions, and Ill share what I can.
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Current system specifications:
- Custom Spike 10gal kettle with 2250W element
- All welded ports (all TC except one NPT port for the temp probe)
- Press fit diptubes (custom sized)
- Mounted recirculation pump (24V solar pump)
- Custom Arborfab Basket (top solid/bottom 400 micron mesh)
- DIY swing-up supports for basket draining attached to the kettle handles
- Arborfab 6x12 hop filter (300 micron)
- Detachable (and swap-able) sparge ring and whirlpool return arm
Ill continually update this post with specs and links to other posts containing more detail as the build comes together.
Pending components to be bought/built:
- Stand with integrated water filter
- Controller (will rebuild an existing CBPi controller)
- Wort chiller (have an immersion chiller but considering other options)
- Steam condenser for boil (maybe?)
- Neoprene sleeve for insulation
Cheers
M
Life happens fast. With another kid now on the way, Ive lost my office/brewery storage and am forced to downsize from my 3V propane-fired HERMS (Condo Brewing V1.. moment of silence) to a more accommodating eBIAB. You can see my previous setup here.. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showth.../www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=619027
Quick plug - Im parting out the old system. Interested parties in Chicago can PM me.
Ive researched a few of the turnkey systems, including the High Gravity, Clawhammer, Unibrau, GF, etc. All look good, but each has one or two things that I would change. So Im building this custom and completely to my specs (within my means).
My requirements / objectives:
- Electric over propane (120V, 20amp)
- Easy setup and tear down (fewer parts the better)
- Minimize cleanup time
- Small storage footprint
- Capacity for up to 5gal
- Fully modular, not dependent on specific vendor parts and pieces
- Clean aesthetics (look of an all-in turnkey system)
- Portable unit for indoor/outdoor brewing (hot and cold months)
- Wireless controller that I can access throughout the house
- Reuse-able components if I ever decide to expand to a multi-vessel kit again
Im grateful for any feedback or ideas, so dont hold back. A few folks in other threads had asked for more information on aspects of my kit, so hopefully someone finds this useful. Ask any questions, and Ill share what I can.
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View attachment IMG_2711.jpg
View attachment IMG_2712.jpg
View attachment IMG_2713.jpg
View attachment IMG_2759.jpg
Current system specifications:
- Custom Spike 10gal kettle with 2250W element
- All welded ports (all TC except one NPT port for the temp probe)
- Press fit diptubes (custom sized)
- Mounted recirculation pump (24V solar pump)
- Custom Arborfab Basket (top solid/bottom 400 micron mesh)
- DIY swing-up supports for basket draining attached to the kettle handles
- Arborfab 6x12 hop filter (300 micron)
- Detachable (and swap-able) sparge ring and whirlpool return arm
Ill continually update this post with specs and links to other posts containing more detail as the build comes together.
Pending components to be bought/built:
- Stand with integrated water filter
- Controller (will rebuild an existing CBPi controller)
- Wort chiller (have an immersion chiller but considering other options)
- Steam condenser for boil (maybe?)
- Neoprene sleeve for insulation
Cheers
M