Boerderij_Kabouter
Well-Known Member
So my friend Jeremy has been wanting to start brewing for about a year. He has saved up some cash now and chosen a design. Here were some of the things we were kicking around:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/please-vote-quest-ultimate-portable-brewery-127359/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/countertop-brutus-20-a-131411/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/brewstand-input-144970/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/brouwerij-der-boerderij-kabouter-72118/
Initially he wanted to brew 10g at a time. However, his main requirements for the system are that it be completely portable because he likes to travel brew, it be cost conscious, and be well designed and easy to brew on. After some thought he decided 10g wasn't that important so we considered smaller batches. After seeing Jkarp's brewery, we had a good idea what we wanted to do.
So I designed the following system, based heavily on Brutus 20 and Jkarp's design. I call it the Twent-E2 and Jeremy is calling his brewery "simple".
Here is my first shot at a logo for him. This will likely change and I will update as it does.
Here is the design for the brewery. It is two 1/4 bbl kegs. We selected the rubber coated type for insulation and because they look cool.
Storage mode:
and assembled for brewing:
A 2000kW water heater element is installed in the boil kettle (the top vessel), and is used to heat mash and sparge water, and to boil the wort. The lid for the boil kettle (not shown) will include a 25' copper coil and a stirrer. The coil will act as both a HERMS coil and as a chiller. The stirrer will be used to distribute heat during use as a HERMS and as a whirlpool during chilling.
Here is how the brewery will function on brewday:
All components are stainless except the copper coil. Here is a breakdown of everything including supplies for his startup brewery:
If you want the spreadsheet format, send me a PM with your email address and I will forward the sheet to you.
Here is an assembly guide:
The toolbox will include all controls (PID, element switch, pump switch, and stirrer switch) and the pump.
I think that is about it. I will update this thread as the build continues over the next month or so. We are shooting to be brewing at Simple Brewery before the new year!!!
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/please-vote-quest-ultimate-portable-brewery-127359/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/countertop-brutus-20-a-131411/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/brewstand-input-144970/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/brouwerij-der-boerderij-kabouter-72118/
Initially he wanted to brew 10g at a time. However, his main requirements for the system are that it be completely portable because he likes to travel brew, it be cost conscious, and be well designed and easy to brew on. After some thought he decided 10g wasn't that important so we considered smaller batches. After seeing Jkarp's brewery, we had a good idea what we wanted to do.
So I designed the following system, based heavily on Brutus 20 and Jkarp's design. I call it the Twent-E2 and Jeremy is calling his brewery "simple".
Here is my first shot at a logo for him. This will likely change and I will update as it does.
Here is the design for the brewery. It is two 1/4 bbl kegs. We selected the rubber coated type for insulation and because they look cool.
Storage mode:
and assembled for brewing:
A 2000kW water heater element is installed in the boil kettle (the top vessel), and is used to heat mash and sparge water, and to boil the wort. The lid for the boil kettle (not shown) will include a 25' copper coil and a stirrer. The coil will act as both a HERMS coil and as a chiller. The stirrer will be used to distribute heat during use as a HERMS and as a whirlpool during chilling.
Here is how the brewery will function on brewday:
All components are stainless except the copper coil. Here is a breakdown of everything including supplies for his startup brewery:
If you want the spreadsheet format, send me a PM with your email address and I will forward the sheet to you.
Here is an assembly guide:
The toolbox will include all controls (PID, element switch, pump switch, and stirrer switch) and the pump.
I think that is about it. I will update this thread as the build continues over the next month or so. We are shooting to be brewing at Simple Brewery before the new year!!!