Jaybird's Stainless False Bottoms

[klyph]

Bottom drain, no dip tube to mess with. It's scientifically proven to maximize efficiency by science that proves it. Seriously, I get upwards of 90% efficiency with this thing, I'm still working out how to scale recipes since most factor in about 70% efficiency. Our bourbon vanilla porter ended up yielding 12 gallons out of the 10 gallon recipe to get the OG back down.

These false bottoms are SOOOOO nice.

 

[Tiber_Brew]

Bottom drain, no dip tube to mess with. It's scientifically proven to maximize efficiency by science that proves it. Seriously, I get upwards of 90% efficiency with this thing, I'm still working out how to scale recipes since most factor in about 70% efficiency. Our bourbon vanilla porter ended up yielding 12 gallons out of the 10 gallon recipe to get the OG back down.

These false bottoms are SOOOOO nice.

I don't use a bottom drain, but I agree with you on the efficiency of these false bottoms. I'm getting 90-92 ish (calculated by software). At first I was making 6-7% beers that were supposed to be in the 5% range.

Bottom line: these false bottoms rock.

TB

 

[nicadrick]

Klyph, thanks for the getback. Bottom dump, very nice. As for scaling, do yourself a favor and invest ~$24.00 on BeerToolsPro. It makes easy work of scaling recipes both in volume and in efficiency.

Cheers!

 

[klyph]

I don't use a bottom drain, but I agree with you on the efficiency of these false bottoms. I'm getting 90-92 ish (calculated by software). At first I was making 6-7% beers that were supposed to be in the 5% range.

Bottom line: these false bottoms rock.

TB

Ya, I don't think the bottom drain has any effect on the efficiency. I do however, think that having a full false bottom across the entire bottom surface of the mash tun has a dramatic effect.

 

[tj-los]

Can't wait for mine to arrive! It is the last piece I need for the completion of my keggle setup.

 

[Jaybird]

Hay I just want to say thank you to all that post up the comments! You guys ROCK!! I Love building these for you all and love all the cool stuff you come up with.
Again thanks for all the support! I look forward to building these for you all for a long time!!
Cheers
Jay

 

[jkarp]

Hey Jaybird - I brewed a Pils last night with my freshly arrived 10" false bottom w/ stand. WHAT a friggin' pleasure. With no pick-up tube to lose siphon, I've now got ZERO deadloss with a sexy false bottom. I was able to recirculate damn near as quick as the pump could push the wort. Cleanup's a breeze too!

Well done sir. Well done!

 

[Jaybird]

Hey Jaybird - I brewed a Pils last night with my freshly arrived 10" false bottom w/ stand. WHAT a friggin' pleasure. With no pick-up tube to lose siphon, I've now got ZERO deadloss with a sexy false bottom. I was able to recirculate damn near as quick as the pump could push the wort. Cleanup's a breeze too!

Well done sir. Well done!

SWEET!! I LOVE hearing that! Please send samples to... 1101 parkview ave ....Jkjkjkjkj Glad its fits and all is well!
Cheers

 

[bhamripper]

Has anyone bought one of Jay's new designs that can give feedback?
Jay,
Can we get more pictures of your new design, like post boil and maybe the underside of it? Also can you get it for a counter clockwise whirlpool?

 

[tj-los]

Received my 15" false bottom and just want to say the quality of this thing is amazing, Thank Jay! Will follow with a brew update sooN!

 

[maverickag]

I'm interested in seeing more on the new ultimate hopstopper as well. I'm building a center drain boil kettle and am curious if this new product could help with the trub cone.

 

[Jaybird]

I'm interested in seeing more on the new ultimate hopstopper as well. I'm building a center drain boil kettle and am curious if this new product could help with the trub cone.

I think if you are center draining you would want something more stable in the boil kettle. There is no way to keep this in place unless you have it attached to a solid diptube. I am afraid the boil would move it around a bit.
There are other options though.

What are you chilling with? IC, CF or plate chiller??
Jay

 

[maverickag]

I think if you are center draining you would want something more stable in the boil kettle. There is no way to keep this in place unless you have it attached to a solid diptube. I am afraid the boil would move it around a bit.
There are other options though.

What are you chilling with? IC, CF or plate chiller??
Jay

Primarily an immersion chiller, but I am also recirculating the wort through a small, independent HEX.

 

[Staplebus]

Are your prices for the 15" hinged bottom with diptube still the same as they are on the first page? thanks!

 

[Jaybird]

Real close to that. May be a bit less now that we added it al together.
www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com
look at the false bottom page
Cheers
Jay

 

[Jaybird]

Primarily an immersion chiller, but I am also recirculating the wort through a small, independent HEX.

Sending you a PM
Jay

 

[reddskinnfan]

Jay,

Can you tell me how the tall the stand is for the false bottoms? To me, it seems like it's about 2"-3" tall, from the pictures.

Can you confirm?

Mike

 

[mmonacel]

Just wanted to drop a line that I got a false bottom (w/ stand and handle), and conversion kit valve with dip tube and silicone tubing. As everyone else has said, the quality is top notch, heavy gauge stainless and it fits like a glove. Jay helped me figure out exactly what I need and how to make sure I got good measurements. It also shipped quickly. I gave it a test run this past weekend on my first AG batch and it performed great.

Thanks Jay!

 

[Jaybird]

Jay,

Can you tell me how the tall the stand is for the false bottoms? To me, it seems like it's about 2"-3" tall, from the pictures.

Can you confirm?

Mike

Mike
I have a standerd 1.25" and 1.75" depending if its in a kettle or a cooler. But... that said, I can custom cut you anything you need. Want it 1 5/8" I can do that. want it 2" I can do that too.
What are you building?
Jay

 

[reddskinnfan]

I have a Sanke keg, which has a thermometer and dip tube about 2" (in the center) from the beginning of the curve at the bottom of the keg. The dip tube goes off and to the side of the kettle. Ideally, I would like the dip tube to stay where it is, and the stand to bring the false bottom up just above the welded couplers (I would say 2.5"). It's either that or I use one of your hop stoppers, since it won't need to cover the whole bottom. What do you recommend?

This is going to be used with a pump and plate chiller, so it will be whole leaf hops, or pellets in a bag.

-Mike

 

[Jaybird]

I have a Sanke keg, which has a thermometer and dip tube about 2" (in the center) from the beginning of the curve at the bottom of the keg. The dip tube goes off and to the side of the kettle. Ideally, I would like the dip tube to stay where it is, and the stand to bring the false bottom up just above the welded couplers (I would say 2.5"). It's either that or I use one of your hop stoppers, since it won't need to cover the whole bottom. What do you recommend?

This is going to be used with a pump and plate chiller, so it will be whole leaf hops, or pellets in a bag.

-Mike

Mike
Does your dip tube come out using a compression fitting? If so why not just use the 15" hinged? I can drill the hole where ever you want. All you would have to do is let me know how far off the side wall the end of your diptube is and I drill the hole there.
Jay

 

[reddskinnfan]

Yes it does. I guess that would work, but will I run the risk of scorching if the FB sits all that way at the bottom? This is fo a BK.

-Mike

 

[reddskinnfan]

Jaybird,

Can you give me a better idea about whether the above will work with my 15.5 gal Sanke? If the FB is on the bottom, without a stand, is it possible to scorch? If scorching is most likely not going to be an issue, as hops/trub won't be down there until I start cooling, then how fast can you get one to Maryland (20874) using your standard shipping?

Would a hop stopper possibly work as well? I use a lot of hops, so it would make a pretty nice filter too.

 

[pickles]

Sounds like you need the Hopstopper FB. It was designed to be use in the BK. It works great and there is no scorching. I'm not sure why it would scotch in the Bk anyway.

 

[reddskinnfan]

What do to use?

 

[pickles]

I use the Hopstopper FB. It has almost 50% more surface area than a standard 12" FB. But if you have room to go with the 15" FB then go for it. I realized I had a hop problem well after my rig was built and temp sensors, whirlpool ports, and dip tubes were in the way. For me the Hopstopper was the answer.

 

[kdoggmoney52]

hey Jaybird, i am building a all grain single teir. almost done. i have 3 kegs. my bk is a 15G my Mash tun is a 50L tank as well as my HLT. i need some grain and hop blocking stuff, what do you have for me? i live in SF and will be up in redding next week so we can talk there as well. hows that new hop blocker coming? let me know

 

[Jaybird]

Jaybird,

Can you give me a better idea about whether the above will work with my 15.5 gal Sanke? If the FB is on the bottom, without a stand, is it possible to scorch? If scorching is most likely not going to be an issue, as hops/trub won't be down there until I start cooling, then how fast can you get one to Maryland (20874) using your standard shipping?

Would a hop stopper possibly work as well? I use a lot of hops, so it would make a pretty nice filter too.

I think the 15" would be your best bet. There is going to be about 2.5" of dead space under the FB for liquid. I dont see any reason why you would scorch anything. A lot of people use the 15" hinged for a boil kettle.
From the time you order about 4-6 days
Jay

hey Jaybird, i am building a all grain single teir. almost done. i have 3 kegs. my bk is a 15G my Mash tun is a 50L tank as well as my HLT. i need some grain and hop blocking stuff, what do you have for me? i live in SF and will be up in redding next week so we can talk there as well. hows that new hop blocker coming? let me know

Shooting you a PM lets chat about what you want before you come up, so I can have it build for you.
Jay

 

[reddskinnfan]

I think the 15" would be your best bet. There is going to be about 2.5" of dead space under the FB for liquid. I dont see any reason why you would scorch anything. A lot of people use the 15" hinged for a boil kettle.
From the time you order about 4-6 days
Jay


Shooting you a PM lets chat about what you want before you come up, so I can have it build for you.
Jay

Do you have any expedited shipping services? What is the premium for the service?

 

[Jaybird]

Do you have any expedited shipping services? What is the premium for the service?

Most FB orders go out within 2-3 days. There are time that I am not back logged like right now. most are going out right now next day. But I may get 10 orders tonight for custom stuff... I build most everything custom for your application. That said, I ran out of stainless compression fittings Thursday and wont see any till this Friday ( I am crossing my fingers)