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just posted more brewing tips working with multiple-step mash profiles, achieving and keeping a roiling boil, and working with small batches in the Grainfather electric all-grain brewing system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHHGNkdfmc .fotofisher.

Sorta a tangent to this thread, but somewhat relevant. I like to meddle with mash profiles in my brews. So, I put together a cheat sheet for my purposes, to remind me of recommended mash profiles from the classic books and BYO magazine articles over the years. Thought it would be useful for...

There's no doubt a 1500 watt element will use every ounce of umphfff it has to keep a boil, especially at sea-level. The Relfectix stuff helps tons. I plan on doing a boil test or two, maybe I'll make a video of it, but there's already a video or two out there of the Grainfather boil test...

I do calculate efficiency, and I use Beersmith too. Here are a few of my thoughts...mind you, I am NOT a professional at this, I am just an avid hobby brewer that tends to get in the weeds with everything. * I believe mash efficiency is driven by three things you can control: hitting...

I have yet to brew in the winter since I got mine late July/early August of this year. I live in Colorado and will have the same conditions as you in MD. Thinking ahead, I built a DIY Reflectix blanket for the unit. See the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Da6HKW1No. The biggest...

I was one of the first in the US to place an order early in the year. I received mine at the beginning of August. I have brewed three batches already, and have posted some videos with tips and DIY ideas on YouTube. I don't know why I didn't go all-electric years ago. Brew Day Tips...

Belgian Trippel: Protein Rest: 145-147F for 20 mins Beta: 152F for 30 mins Alpha: 158F for 30 mins Mashout: 168F for 10 mins Imperial Dunkelweizen: Protein Rest: 145F for 20 mins Beta: 149F for 30 mins Alpha: 159F for 30 mins Mashout: 170F for 10 mins I can't remember what mash...

Sooooooo, here's my thoughts on "boil".... A roiling boil to me is just a visual stimulus and over-rated. Once the wort reaches boiling temp and the liquid is moving around , does it matter how fast it swirls and moves? The more aggressive the boil = the more evaporation loss. The Reflectix...

I recently sold all my propane-based brewing equipment and went to The Grainfather all-grain electric unit. I couldn't be happier. First of all, it runs on electricity, which means I can control mash temps with precision. Secondly, I can now brew inside if I need to - living in Colorado, it...

I recently received my Grainfather electric all-grain system (GF) and put it through 3 back-to-back batches (barley wine, Belgian trippel, imperial dunkelweizen) this past weekend. I was consistently near 80% efficiency with some complicated multi-step mashes and hit or exceeded all my OGs. I...

Photos of the unit are attached, including the original design specs.

Gang: Allow me to answer all questions in one post... THE DESIGN: I used to fabricate custom housings/frames/rolling work centers for warehouses and we used extruded aluminum to build the cabinets and whatnot. TSLOTS.com is where I procured the frame materials. It's not cheap, but is...

$800 for it all, and I mean ALL! - cost over $2000 to put together. See the photos by going to this link: http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/for/5046381143.html The text of the advert is below: Are you thinking about getting into all-grain brewing? Well, do it right with this professional...