Tell me about your brew rig

Am about to invest in a brew rig, probably 15-2500 bux, and am doing my due diligence on the internet. Won't be building as I'm too busy/old and would rather spend my time brewing. Flexibility is important, as I like to experiment with different brews. I would appreciate input from those of you who purchased their rigs relatively complete. I prefer 5 gallon batches, but 10 isn't out of the question. 5 gallons because I like to brew often. I've been brewing AG for almost 2 years and have a eclectic collection of gear. Will probably buy all new. Hope you can help me out.

Pat

 

I built my rig but I have a little input. You can buy a 1 bbl 4 vessel system from stout tanks in Portland for $3100. I'm sure you could get a half bbl system for $2500 or less. That includes a conical. If I had the cash (and could convince the wife) I'd buy one.
http://conical-fermenter.com/about/attachment/1-bbl-brewing-system/

 

Come on, guys. Little help here!

 

I welded my own, but from what I've seen brewsteel does fine work.
www.brewsteel.com

 

These guys are in SoCal you could will call and save on shipping....
http://www.brewstands.com/

EDIT: I built my single tier, no weld but these guys look good...I think they are in our Vendor area.

 

Tks, Helibrewer. Checking them out.

 

I built mine from bedframes (no weld) cost about 360.00 with kegs/filter/pump/hoses/fittings/fasteners ect bedframes were free

 

That's what I'm sound also. Just cut the bed frames . Now I'm drilling the holes for bolts. Got frames free n kegs free n my dad works for propane co. So I get free propane n will get all hoses n regulators free. N free chiller

 

Pic from today. All bolted together just need to get casters n the propane setup

 

I'd read my build thread... www.richhornberger.com

 

I made a complete mess of Rich's stand to be sure. Unfortunately, we are at an impasse at how to resolve our differences.

 

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I bought the top tier. Three burners love it. Hs made brewing even more fun.

 

I couldn't be happier with my stand from Kurt at Brewsteel...

 

I can't help much with what you are looking for.

Mine is 2x4's, Plywood, a turkey fryer, An SP-10 burner, two 10 gallon pots and a 10 gallon water cooler. It works great for my budget. I do plan on another SP-10 to replace the turkey fryer.

 

I just built my new 20 gallon system and could build u anything u needed. My frame is pretty basic but it works great.

 

Nice plumbing!

 

Less than $200 worth of shelving, including shipping:



Just need to add a pump to the HLT on the bottom and I won't have to do any more heavy lifting.

 

I ordered an electric 20 gallon automated system from Brewsteel about a month ago. I have only good things to say about my experience dealing with Kurt. They do custom systems which is nice. I think he uses stout tanks exclusively now too. I have heard alot of good things about tanks.

 

Thanks bro.

 

THIS is what I need, where did you order it from?

 

The shelving is just some heavy duty adjustable chrome wire shelving I ordered from www.theshelvingstore.com. 4 x 44" posts, 2 x 34" posts, 6 x 4 inch swivel casters, and 3 x 24" square shelves. Came to about $225 after shipping and it comes with more clips than you'll probably ever need. The shelving is rated to 800 lbs evenly distributed so it doesn't even bow under the weight of an almost full 10 gallon rubbermaid mash tun.

Mash tun is your standard home depot cooler with a 1/2" stainless ball valve conversion kit. For lautering I made a CPVC manifold and connected it with a 1/2" threaded CPVC fitting:





The kettles I picked up from Spike Brewing, they have a couple small dents here and there but nothing game breaking. They get the job done for a great price. Both kettles have two horizontal welded couplers. HLT has ball vave on one, T fitting with 6" probe thermometer and sight glass on the other. The BK has ball valve and just an elbow fitting with a sight glass. I picked up all the fittings, thermometer, and sight glass equipment from brew hardware. Once I get a pump, I'll use it to pump from the HLT on the bottom to the mash tun and I won't have to do any lifting other than to clean the mash tun when I'm done.

Burners are just your average banjo burner and I've got a separate propane tank for each, although you can limp by with just one if you really need to.

 

here's mine...direct fire rims


for 2500 bux I would go with blichmann but thats just me.