Connecticut 55 gallon drum brewery

[Doublebird]

I have two 55 gallon drums (previously used for soda syrup). One set up as a boil kettle the other a mash tun. Each kettle has a 1" ball valve and one is set up with a Fermentap thermometer. The false bottom was custom made by morebeeer and works fine for a mash tun. I would like to sell them as a pair. Cash only must pick up $650
Mike

 

[SPR-GRN]

I can personally attest to how great this system works.

GLWS Mike

 

[eksf26]

I am interested in this system. What is the ideal way for heat?

 

[Doublebird]

For the Mash I had it insulated with a hot water heater wrap and a herms system. By recirculating I was able to keep a good temp considering the size of the grain bill helped keep it constant. The boil kettle I used a 300,000 btu burner hooked up to a propane tank. It might have been over kill but it made it easier to get all temp up quickly. I had to crank it way down when doing 40 gallon batches in it, easy to keep a rolling boil.

 

[forcabrew]

I'm in Ct and am interested. Are those fittings welded?

 

[Doublebird]

they are welded 1" Male and I have 1" ball valves screwed on. All the work was done by Morebeer I bought the tanks and had them shipped there to be turned into brewkettles.

 

[forcabrew]

Why are you selling?

 

[Doublebird]

Our brew club has out grown it.

 

[forcabrew]

Wow!!! Outgrown? That's great wondering what you guys will be getting into next.

After thinking about these last night I came to the conclusion that the 1 inch ball valves just won't work for me. Good luck with your sale

 

[Doublebird]

I am not sure what that means "won't work" I had adapters for clover clamps, or you can use reducers to use 1/2" ball valves. What are you trying to do?

 

[Doublebird]

eksf26,
Does that help? A king cooker would work as it already has a built in stand. It just might take a bit longer to heat up.

 

[Doublebird]

I am reposting. I had a couple of interested parties but but nothing became final. Perfect for large brew club!