Thinking about switching to e-BIAB with Brew-Boss

[Snicklefritz]

Thanks for all the great info and replies. It seems to me that while you CAN run a 5 gallon batch on the 20 gallon system, it's going to require some creative steps.

While I don't want to be limited on production volume (without moving to a nano setup that is), it seems that I'd be better off going with the 15 gallon COFI system. It'll let me do 5 gallon batches of any grain bill and pretty much all 10 gallon styles. Yes?

I had the 15 gallon previously and did have some issues with high SG 10 gallon batches. If you brew mostly 5 gallon batches I'd go with the 15.

 

[ShaLaH]

I know this thread hasn't been active in a while but figured I'd try. I'm interested in buying the 15 Gallon version but I like to do 2.5-3 Gallon experimental batches from time to time. Would there be enough liquid with a 2.5 Gallon batch to keep the heating element fully submerged in liquid during recirc?

thanks in advance

 

[flyingpole]

I know this thread hasn't been active in a while but figured I'd try. I'm interested in buying the 15 Gallon version but I like to do 2.5-3 Gallon experimental batches from time to time. Would there be enough liquid with a 2.5 Gallon batch to keep the heating element fully submerged in liquid during recirc?

thanks in advance

The FAQ's on the web site http://www.brew-boss.com/category-s/115.htm show the grain loads and water requirements. The heater will definitely be covered and is not an issue but the main concern is making certain the grain is covered. The chart on the FAQ's shows what is possible.

 

[UglyDude]

I got a Brew-Boss as an early x-mas present for myself. Purchased the whole system, kettle, controller, pump and tablet. Simple to set up, the APP is great. Took me a bit of playing around to fully understand all the functions in the APP and how to set up my run just the way I want it. I am very happy with the system so far.

The day I received everything I set up, ran the wet run and couldn't resist brewing a batch of IPA. My AG day with my previous set up (keggle, burner and gatorade mlt) it was easily 6-8 hours. That first batch which i started at 9:30pm I was done by 2am. My next batch which was 3 days later I was clean and done in 4 hours. Then my last batch my wife dared me to brew on New Years Eve while we hosted a party. 3 hours, hit start as the guests arrived at 6pm and pitched the yeast 3:06 min later. I did do a lot of prep work and saved deep cleaning till the next day. But the system runs itself. Very little time was actually spent working the brew. I loved the fact that I could take the tablet into the other room with me and just hang out knowing that it would let me know when it was ready for the next step.

I have barely brewed in the last 2 years. Now I can't brew enough. I told my friends with keggerators to just throw me money for ingredients and I'll brew whatever they want.

If flexibility and automation is what you are looking for I definitely recommend the Brew-Boss. I have the 15 gallon system, which is great. I love that I can brew 5 and 10 gallon batches with no issues. I also feel the price is reasonable for an out of the box automated system.

So is that Brew Boss system really nearly 2 grand?
Jeepers!

 

[Snicklefritz]

So is that Brew Boss system really nearly 2 grand?
Jeepers!

Worth every penny

 

[Myztik]

I have a 20 gallon Brew-Boss system and it was worth every cent I paid for it. I doubt I could build the system myself for less, especially considering the time and effort it would take to develop such a full featured app. I have a friend who built an Induction burner system that has decent control ( albiet manual) but is still a 3 vessel system. After he brewed on the Brewboss with me he is thinking about changing it to a biab system. Also the app lets you port over beersmith files so that you can do multi step mashes with ease and prompts you for your hop additions on schedule. I have another friend with the blichman brew easy setup Its half the size and costs 300 more. The brewboss has way less clean-up time better customer support. The system my friend has is: https://www.morebeer.com/products/blichmann-breweasy-electric-240-turnkey-kit-10-gallon.html . While being a very cool system i think the brewboss does it better with the basket. The only minor issue ive noticed is that rye and some hops like to stick to the element but are easily cleaned off.