Someone told me to stop by and show you guys my setup!

[ilovebeerandboobies]

Not sure if this is the right thread for this, I'm new to HBT. I posted this on /r/homebrewing, but I thought I'd make your acquaintances here. I've read a lot on here and gotten some good ideas, but never posted before. Let me know what you think!

My Garage Brewery! https://imgur.com/gallery/N7JYt

 

[CrimsonYeti]

I have to say your setup is quite awesome. I wish i had that space. Great build!

 

[triethylborane]

lotta rando kids around there

gotta agree w/ handle, can be really great

 

[madscientist451]

Uhhh....can I stop in for a beer?
Seriously, awesome set up, welcome to HBT.
Got any recipes or tips to share?

 

[user 246304]

Great setup, OP. Do your vessels sit right on top of your heat shields, or do they vent out the back (can't quite tell). Many here have expressed concerns about vessels resting diretly on the frame, with the heat shield flush with both - no place for heat to go. I'm about to pull the trigger with my welder, so curious what your thoughts are.

Secondly, maybe a more general question - but I'll need a 5L flask as well, and I was looking at the 5L Stirstarter from AIHB. But you remind me of the maelstrom. How do you find it, for this large a starter (looks great, your starter, so I presume, a big positive). Anyone?

Thanks for the thread. Awesome build, and what a couple of cute little ones!

 

[thekraken]

To answer your question I find that babies mash well at about 102F. You want to avoid over aggitating them at dough in or your going to have bad time. Also, they only need about 10 minutes before conversion is complete, otherwise they start to take on a pruney quality.

 

[Transamguy77]

That’s a great brewery! I love all the random kids, do the parents know they are hanging around at your house? [emoji6]

 

[ilovebeerandboobies]

Yeah, they do sit right on the burners, I haven't had any problems with it personally. I'll see if I can find some pictures tomorrow of the stand. It's all stainless too, btw.

I really like the maelstrom, never had a problem with it out of the 30+ starters I've done.

 

[user 246304]

Yeah, they do sit right on the burners, I haven't had any problems with it personally. I'll see if I can find some pictures tomorrow of the stand. It's all stainless too, btw.

I really like the maelstrom, never had a problem with it out of the 30+ starters I've done.

Great, thanks. I've not been too assured by the venting system, as you lose one strut for the vessel to rest on. On the other hand I have heard from so many who indicate they really need to be able to exhaust that heat, else it rises up and around the vessels. My design is basically the same one everyone has done. If needs be, I can always place a shim up top to raise the vessel.

 

[Cyclman]

Nice, welcome.

 

[macgyuver]

WOW, great setup! makes my little closet look so bad....

 

[Rob2010SS]

Excellent setup!! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't completely jealous!!!! Welcome to HBT.

By the way, when I saw this, my immediate reaction was, "Why is he peeing on your false bottom?"

Hahahaha.

 

[sbsmann]

To say I am jealous is really nothing more than an understatement. Sweet setup indeed!

 

[ilovebeerandboobies]

Excellent setup!! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't completely jealous!!!! Welcome to HBT.

By the way, when I saw this, my immediate reaction was, "Why is he peeing on your false bottom?"

Hahahaha.

Boys will be boys!

 

[ilovebeerandboobies]

Excellent setup!! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't completely jealous!!!! Welcome to HBT.

By the way, when I saw this, my immediate reaction was, "Why is he peeing on your false bottom?"

Hahahaha.

Haha! Boys will be boys!