Hello from Milford, Mass

jjyoung · Feb 19, 2010

I'm getting back into Homebrewing after about a 15 year hiatus. Back in the day I used to do a lot of step mashing using a 10gal all-grain system I built using the standard gravity system with a converted keg for the LT, Cooler Mashtun, and a 15-gal stainless pot with propane gas rings. I used to design most of my recipes and also designed a few recipes for a local homebrew supply.

I also used to have quite a yeast collection, which I cultured, and which I hope to start rebuilding as time goes on. Much of the yeast was obtained through yeast sharing with the Boston Wort Processors, of which I was a member. Other yeast I cultured directly from bottles of commercial beer. However, it looks like there is a lot more availability of yeasts now, so maybe it won't be as necessary.

I'm a software/electrical engineer and am going more high tech now. I'm in the process of putting together a Brutus 20 Countertop system so I can do it in the house (I'll see what my wife and daughter think of the smell...lol). Being married with child now I have limited space and time so I'm going to make it as easy as possible.

Uncle Argyle · Feb 19, 2010

Welcome back to homebrewing! I'm looking into an all electric system for pretty much all the same reasons you mentioned. What homebrew shop did you make recipes for?

Mike.