House-Shed-Garage+Spare Bedroom+Murphy Bed=Brewery!!!

[dyqik]

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a tent than to clear out the brewery to let someone sleep there?

 

[benbradford]

Ya, the bed is pretty much defunct at this point. I did have a friend stay for about a month and with maybe a half hour or so, I can remove the brew stand, sink, etc. and drop the bed down. Not quite a big enough room to really serve 2 functions like I originally intended. Serves the purpose of me dialing in my brewing until I eventually get a shed or basement space that I will use instead.

I suppose to complete the picture of home brewery I should show the fermentation chamber, beer cellar, and keezer

 

[nosnhojm20]

Good lord. That is all so beautiful.

I am going to ask the least interesting question yet, how the heck to you get kegs into the keezer? The marble comes off I guess? Everything makes sense beyond that. The envy I feel right now is just not right. High five.

 

[benbradford]

The marble does come off... Planning on some hydraulics in the future thanks for the kind words too!

 

[nosnhojm20]

Hey, gotta give credit where credit is due.

 

[herc1354]

WOW! I really dig the old fridge and fermentation chamber

 

[BurgBrewer]

Wow! That's a classy setup. I really like the toasted Oak coloring of everything.

 

[benbradford]

Finished the fourth tank... Now my brew day is going to be efficient use of time as I can brew 2 15 gallon batches at the same time!

 

[benbradford]

latest update on brewery... best brew day yet as far as comfort in the brewery. Really felt like the space was well used and functional.

I brewed a tank 7 Belgian Ale Clone and a Kolsch. The wife brewed a Belgian tripel on her kitchen setup

 

[nosnhojm20]

Glorious. Keep the pics coming so I can see the dream unfold.

 

[iaefebs]

Is that a under counter refrigerator next to the sink? Are you using it for fermentation?

 

[benbradford]

Ya! It's a 4' commercial fridge I picked up off of Craigslist for $10! One of the best finds I have come accross. Have a temp controller on it to monitor temps. Really coming together

 

[herc1354]

Looks amazing, oh by the way.....it doesn't look like there is much room for a bed in there any more

 

[Rivenin]

i don't know if it was ever mentioned, but what do you do for ventilation?

 

[benbradford]

ya, the bed isn't really possible unless I remove the brewstand. More of a storage and chalkboard these days.

It ventilates okay with the small fan and ceiling fan.

 

[benbradford]

Another addition to the brewery today. Picked it up today for $60.00

Sour Ales here I come!

Buffalo Trace barrel from 2005. Not used for anything other than whiskey and been stoppered the whole time.

 

[electrolight]

Wow. I'm sure you've heard it before but your setup is awesome! And your keezer is gorgeous! (I like the plants, they are a nice touch )

 

[benbradford]

Thanks for the kind words... Happy with everything so far, but it is always a work in progress. Torn with the barrel between leaving it there, selling it, or moving it outside to the walk in.

 

[benbradford]

Very little changes lately. I just received a large order from brewmasters warehouse. They are still the best prices online and at least 33% cheaper than any lhbs near me. Be careful, however, they can take a while to ship. The latest took three weeks and 4 phonecalls and I actually didn't receive the whole order. Some of the items were cancelled. It was a $300 order thought.

I ordered to make 6 gallons of each a tripel and ipa, and also, 12 gallons each of kolsch, wheat, tank 7, and a saison.

The changes to my brewery are the addition of a convoluted counterflow chiller and the moving of the pumps to the front of the stand(easier to work on and clean).

Getting some starters going tomorrow and brewing in 7 days (3 batches) and then again in 14 days (3 batches.

btw. the barrel ended up as a couple of adirondack chairs....

 

[DrunkleJon]

Those chairs are freaking amazing looking.

 

[NathPowe]

Nice work on everything benbradford. That chair is particularly awesome and I love the slats on the keggles. Looks like a great place to hang out and brew.

Also - do I see some "Wheel of Time" in hardcover on the bookshelves? That's good stuff.

Cheers and enjoy the brew.

 

[Hello]

Amazing chair and great brewery build. Very nicely done.