E-Brewing video series

[highland_brewer]

Latest in the E-Brewing series. HERMS I am breaking the HERMS into 2 parts, lots to cover in it.

HERMS Equipment

OH yeah and we have a website now... Still working on it.. (shortcircuitedbrewers.com) Of course ;-)

 

[FunCat1828]

Great! I don't think i would brew any other way now.

I do want to do a "complete" build. This does take money though, rest assured i am working on it behind the scenes. The more support we recieve the more likely it is to happen.

Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers!

Looking forward to this as well. I've got the nuts and bolts of how to put it together, just seeing someone wire one from start to finish would be a great comfort and resource as I put my long delayed panel together.

 

[newtobrew1981]

You just have to jump right into it. I was hesitant at first but I dove right in and finished my panel in a few nights. electric brewery.Com has all the info you need.

 

[newtobrew1981]

Brian you could always diassemble your panel and put it back together.

 

[highland_brewer]

Brian you could always diassemble your panel and put it back together.

GREAT IDEA.. NOT... lol

 

[highland_brewer]

Looking forward to this as well. I've got the nuts and bolts of how to put it together, just seeing someone wire one from start to finish would be a great comfort and resource as I put my long delayed panel together.

I am actually making progress to make this happen hopefully I can share some news soon.

 

[highland_brewer]

I did receive the HERMS diagram from Doug so that video should be out next week sometime. I am currently working on the footage from our "130 AMP IPA" brew day.

 

[highland_brewer]

Ok the latest in the Series is out. Covering the HERMS control panel this time. And an announcement regarding the series.
Herms control panel
HUGE THANKS to Doug Again!! @doug293cz you are the man!

 

[BrunDog]

The animation on the diagram is stoopid cool!

 

[jcav]

I thought so too, really nice job!

John

 

[highland_brewer]

The animation on the diagram is stoopid cool!

I have to admit that is the most time-consuming maybe the most difficult part of those videos but is probably the one thing that I like the most about doing them. Takes anywhere from 8 to 10 hours to do two minutes of animation to get it all timed properly and then you have to try to do the voiceover in time with the video Good Times.. lol

Thanks for the good word. Keeps me going!

 

[highland_brewer]

I thought so too, really nice job!

John

Thanks John I appreciate the feedback. I hope it help somebody that's looking to get into our hobby... I mean obsession.. lol

Cheers
Brian

 

[highland_brewer]

Watched the first video of the new series...very well done!

Question: during the series will you be showing how your HERMS systems works...what I mean is discussing how much water you put in the HLT for mash in and recirculating...how much you get out of the mash tun into the BK...essentially process of the brew day and maybe how people new to the HERMS system can figure out their numbers?

Cheers!

So I finally got around to producing this video you prompted me to actually make it thanks for the suggestion! Cheers! -Brian

https://youtu.be/HwEbjOt8OR8

 

[BrunDog]

Another nice video, Brian!

Question: You demonstrated measuring the weight of your MT and entering that, along with its material into BS. My understanding (belief) is these numbers are only used for infusion mash profiles (e.g. coolers), not for temperature mash profiles where the tun is heated (e.g. HERMS or RIMS). Is this not correct, and the MT weight/material used for something else? I have the values entered in my profile too, but I thought they weren't used.

Keep up the great videos - these are a fun way to learn new things, even for experienced brewers!

 

[highland_brewer]

I "think" the weight is relevant for your strike temp? Granted electric brewerys have the luxury of being able to heat and maintain a mash temp at the set point. But my understanding of BS is that the MLT weight and size is used calculate your strike water temp to ensure you hit your target mash temp. I could be wrong, but that is how I understand the necessity of the measurement.

 

[doug293cz]

Another nice video, Brian!

Question: You demonstrated measuring the weight of your MT and entering that, along with its material into BS. My understanding (belief) is these numbers are only used for infusion mash profiles (e.g. coolers), not for temperature mash profiles where the tun is heated (e.g. HERMS or RIMS). Is this not correct, and the MT weight/material used for something else? I have the values entered in my profile too, but I thought they weren't used.

Keep up the great videos - these are a fun way to learn new things, even for experienced brewers!

To do the calculations rigorously, you need the MLT weight and specific heat. If you're starting with a cool MLT, then the MLT represents part of the thermal mass that is heating up when you add strike water. If you heat your strike water in your MLT (like BIAB) then the MLT represents part of the thermal mass that is cooling down when you add the grain. Either way the MLT thermal mass has an effect. However, in the first case the effect is much larger because the delta temp is larger. Ignoring it for the second case may be ok since it has a smaller effect with the lower delta temp. I have no idea if BS handles the two cases differently.

Brew on

 

[highland_brewer]

To do the calculations rigorously, you need the MLT weight and specific heat. If you're starting with a cool MLT, then the MLT represents part of the thermal mass that is heating up when you add strike water. If you heat your strike water in your MLT (like BIAB) then the MLT represents part of the thermal mass that is cooling down when you add the grain. Either way the MLT thermal mass has an effect. However, in the first case the effect is much larger because the delta temp is larger. Ignoring it for the second case may be ok since it has a smaller effect with the lower delta temp. I have no idea if BS handles the two cases differently.

Brew on

I suppose i should conduct a test. Preheated MLT vs Non preheated and see what the numbers are..

 

[BrunDog]

Well I am definitely confoosed... First, in a recipe, under the Mash Tab there is an option for "Adjust Temp for Equipment". Changing this changes the strike water temp. Second, the 1st step in a Temperature Mash is an infusion step, not a temperature step. Independently if I select a temperature mash or an Infusion mash, I get the same strike water temp. In my mind, and infusion has to account for the mash tun because it will get heated by the hot water being added. A temperature does not because the mash tun is heated along with the strike water.

In my case I recirc the water through the RIMS to heat it up. I suppose those with HERMS just pump over the water from the HLT and don't recirc prior to dough-in.

Bottom line I guess is to uncheck the "Adjust" checkbox for those who recirc before dough-in, and to check it for those who do not. Clear as mud?

 

[highland_brewer]

Well I am definitely confoosed... First, in a recipe, under the Mash Tab there is an option for "Adjust Temp for Equipment". Changing this changes the strike water temp. Second, the 1st step in a Temperature Mash is an infusion step, not a temperature step. Independently if I select a temperature mash or an Infusion mash, I get the same strike water temp. In my mind, and infusion has to account for the mash tun because it will get heated by the hot water being added. A temperature does not because the mash tun is heated along with the strike water.

In my case I recirc the water through the RIMS to heat it up. I suppose those with HERMS just pump over the water from the HLT and don't recirc prior to dough-in.

Bottom line I guess is to uncheck the "Adjust" checkbox for those who recirc before dough-in, and to check it for those who do not. Clear as mud?

Lol.. clearly more investigatiom is needed. . Or not for electric brewing. Did I mention I love brewing on electric!?

 

[BrunDog]

Yeah I agree... I wish I didn't open the can of worms!

 

[highland_brewer]

Yeah I agree... I wish I didn't open the can of worms!

OCD much.? hahaha

 

[BrunDog]

Yup!

 

[highland_brewer]

Somebody has to!

 

[Sammy86]

So I finally got around to producing this video you prompted me to actually make it thanks for the suggestion! Cheers! -Brian



https://youtu.be/HwEbjOt8OR8

Hey now! Awesome video and exactly what I was wanting to see. Great job as always!

 

[highland_brewer]

Looking forward to this as well. I've got the nuts and bolts of how to put it together, just seeing someone wire one from start to finish would be a great comfort and resource as I put my long delayed panel together.

And then this happened!! Long time coming...

https://youtu.be/86L_GWFkeXw

 

[webby45wr]

Subscribed to the YouTube channel. This is going to be so helpful to me. I've been eyeing up this kit for a while but have been hesitant with the wiring myself.

 

[highland_brewer]

Subscribed to the YouTube channel. This is going to be so helpful to me. I've been eyeing up this kit for a while but have been hesitant with the wiring myself.

Cool! Glad to have you should be fun. Looking to start putting out the videos end of this month first part of next.
Cheers! 🍻

 

[geoffm33]

Just subscribed as well, great job!

 

[highland_brewer]

I have to give a huge THANK YOU to Ryan over at Electric Brewing Supply for sending me the kit to make the series possible.

The series begins!!

https://youtu.be/SBCH_6kNQTc

 

[Sammy86]

@highland_brewer great job on the video! Looking forward to the rest of the series!