New equipment overhall suggestions

[Soulshine2]

I usually mark the whole day off when I brew, I enjoy the process. I stared today at a little before 8 and finished around 1600. Wife and kids were out so it was me by myself. I cranked up the toons and enjoyed myself in the garage. In the past I've thought about cutting my time down but I haven't thought about it in awhile and it isn't really a concern anymore. The timing hasn't really been important to me.

It struck me off, 3.5 hours seemed really fast. Especially when you consider some beers that benefit from longer mash, mash outs and extended boil times. I suppose you can cut your time down when you crush grains in advance and pre heat your water the night before but is that saving time when you advertise 3.5 hours? I absolutely am not saying it can't happen, but realistically, not every time. I'm not bashing the time thing at all, it's not what I measure a brew day by.

LittleRiver, You should squeeze the bag. I used two large kettle lids and was surprised how much liquid came out. I've read pros and cons on squeezing. At the end of the day if you make good beer you are happy with, who cares.

Cheers.

-D

I kinda have to question these short brew times as well. I mean my mash time alone is 60 minutes , a boil is 60 minutes and theres the setting up,filling, draining, heating and chilling times . Even on my most "time efficient" days , I'm still looking at 6 hours.
But, its how I'd rather spend my time off and make a day go by. When I work , I work 6 or 7 12s (72-84 hrs a week)for a month or 2 or more on end.
Plus, it gets me off of the computer on a nice day.
Speaking of which , I hear a brew kit calling me now...brew on ,my friends.