Winter is coming.

[jgln]

Plus, as far as I understand it, a range will almost always burn cleanly whereas many burners won't. If it burns clean it's safe, if not, it's dangerous in a closed space.

I wonder why they can't make turkey fryers to burn as clean as a home gas range?

 

[KurtB]

I wonder why they can't make turkey fryers to burn as clean as a home gas range?

Because then everybody would want to use them in their house...

 

[rico567]

The biggest problem I encountered in Winter brewing was water freezing in the garden hose. I require a fairly long hose from the water tap on the side of the house to the garage door, and it's somewhat difficult to be sure to get all the water drained out of the hose.

My solution was different than others discussed here- I quit brewing in the heat & bugs of Summer and the cold of Winter. I completed a project expanding my pipeline sufficiently that I have shelf space for enough beer to last 3-4 months. So- I just have two intensive brew seasons in Spring and Fall, and forget about it during the extremes.

The good news: it's kind of nice having some extended time off from brewing. The bad news: I now have to brew during the two busiest seasons of the year when it comes to getting other stuff done. My preferred solution would be to go to electric brewing, so I can brew in Winter in the basement....but I'm not prepared for that kind of investment. Maybe I'll try some brewing in the warm spells this Winter......

 

[joeybeer]

Make sure to wear good pants so your vagina doesn't freeze - couldn't help it ..

I brew in a 8x12 shed and it's 100f in there when the boil gets going. I just throw on some jams, sip a margarita, and listen to some Buffet !

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Make sure to wear good pants so your vagina doesn't freeze - couldn't help it ..

I brew in a 8x12 shed and it's 100f in there when the boil gets going. I just throw on some jams, sip a margarita, and listen to some Buffet!

I agree wholeheartedly with the Buffett, but that brewshed of yours is way too hot! I would rather sit outside with my CarHartts on.

 

[rcrabb22]

I winter brew in my uninsulated garage with the overhead door wide open and my back garage door blocked open with a 4x4 post scrap. I don't mind it all. My biggest hazard are spills freezing on the concrete floor. I slipped on one once and was reeling towards 12 gal of boiling wort. Scary but I fell next to it. Lesson learned!!

My biggest gripe is needing to store all my brewing equipment in the basement so the hose fittings, pumps, and valves don't freeze from residual water left from the previous brew.

I don't brew in the summer!! Too damn HOT

 

[beaksnbeer]

I agree wholeheartedly with the Buffett, but that brewshed of yours is way too hot! I would rather sit outside with my CarHartts on.

Never gets cold enough for you down here lived there for 20+ never could handle that much cold......made chilling, easy ground water at 42* vs. 75* Buffett always a must when brewing go with Volcano

 

[LordUlrich]

A very basic electric kettle is not that expensive. I just finished mine, and while I don't have a price list I think I spent about 80-100 for everything including ball valves. I am running 2000w 120 with just a switch for control, it takes some time to heat up but reaches and holds a nice boil.
Even with electric you still need ventilation, brewing puts out alot of steam which is not nice to your house, so watch out for that.

 

[govain]

Hooray for spam posts?

At any rate, a quick update:

I've been working on an electric setup for my basement which should be nice. My basement is approx 65 degrees year round which makes it nice. (I also have my dart board down there, my utility sink, and easy access to my beer fridge.) I've got a pretty decent setup so far (single vessel biab for now) I think. I'll try to post some pics once I've got it done.