Recent content by Ishraider

Hey HBT users, I am interested in starting a brewery tour service for my area. I have been having trouble finding information on how to do this. As for what kind of business license is needed, insurance, all the type of need to know stuff. Anybody here own a similar business, or know where...

Just about got my stir plate finished. Used an old case for a Deal or No Deal board game. Worked out perfectly.

I am located in Oregon. Craft beer country! Tons of competition opening everyday. I think I will take your advice and go with a bit smaller kettle system. I am looking to go with 30 gallon SS Brew Tech kettles. I am still up in the air about my control panel and could use some input...

As much as I would love that I have to keep in mind that I live in a very seasonal town with a population of less than 7,000 people. The top brewery's around here do about that and one of them been in the game for probably 20 years so I would say that's probably a better 5 year goal where I am at.

The reason I have come to this system so far is because I plan to GROW. The biggest mistake anybody can make in any business is to not expect growth. So if I spend $2500-$3000 on a half barrel system, then in 6 months need to upgrade I have to spend all the time of upgrading and then parting...

Thanks madscientist! I don't really NEED at $5k automated system I know I can make great beer without it, but the automation would allow me to work within my schedule, cause like you said I am not quitting my day job unless this turns serious. I agree with taking in minimal investors that's the...

madscientist: I definitely understand what your saying. I currently already have a 10 gallon All-Grain system that I have brewed on for 4-5 years now. The reason why I am making the jump is cause I have never been much of a risk taker in pursuing the things that I want to do. If I am going to...

Looking for a HERMS coil now any suggestions? I know KAL has them but I found them on this site as well for a much cheaper price http://www.stainlessbrewing.com/Coiled-to-customers-request-035-304304L-Coiled-Tubing_p_30.html has anybody had any experience using these guys?

Alright I think I have my setup up designed. I plan on using 3- Blichmann 55 Gallon G2 pots with a HERMS system. I currently don't have a 50a 240v plug at my current place and I am renting so cant change that. I do have a 40a 240v that my oven runs off so I can use that to at least run my...

Thanks for steering me towards High Gravity. For some reason as I researched more through their website I have a better understanding of electric brewing systems. So now I have a few scenarios that I have come across. Has anybody used Blichmann's new G2 pot with the electric boilcoils...

Thanks for the responses. Elaelap: I like the idea of going all electric cause it is probably WAY easier to get approved through the fire marshall and building codes. This system with the 50a panel requires a different kind of outlet right? Something that would require an electrician to...

Hey everybody! So after a few weeks of research I am still up in the air about the system to buy or build. First of all let me tell you my vision. My vision is to create a brew system, with a control panel, to continue my home brewing. I have the aspirations to start my own brewery but know...

So I bottled a Pale Ale on Tuesday and my water was not cooled down enough to pour the water in and wash it. I put the airlock back on the little bit of beer yeast and trub hoping to get to it next day. Well its 2 days later will it still be OK to wash? I was hoping that by putting the...

Haha very sneaky!! This yeast was Nottingham dry yeast that I washed I just brewed a pale ale with my first liquid yeast this year. The California Ale Yeast first time using it. Either way I'm stoked if the yeast washing pans out and works for me cause buying yeast is expensive enough for 10...

Cool thanks!! That's some damn clean yeast!