Hello from Enfield

[NeddyB]

Hi guys.

I started brewing Festabrew kits about a year ago after I bought a Kegerator that a co-worker was selling. Since then this co-worker and I have started into plans to build a Single tier 3 vessle eHerms brewstand and a multi chamber fermentation chamber / keg conditioner.

[vgoreham]

Man, everyone signing up for the board has big plans for systems that certainly embarrass what I use. Looking forward to seeing how your build goes, maybe someday I'll seriously consider it myself.

[mr x]

Go big or stay home! FWIW, I think these systems are a waste of money. According to our resident professional brewer, for most highly modified malts, conversion is done in 5 minutes, so hitting the mash-in temp is far more important than anything else. I'd spend the money on fermentation gear.

[LiverDance]

Sounds like a fun project, looing forward to updates on it.

[vgoreham]

Go big or stay home! FWIW, I think these systems are a waste of money. According to our resident professional brewer, for most highly modified malts, conversion is done in 5 minutes, so hitting the mash-in temp is far more important than anything else. I'd spend the money on fermentation gear.

Don't let silly facts ruin a fun project!

[mr x]

No, by all means, go nuts. But don't get caught up in internet brewing hype either. As somebody who works in instrumentation, the last thing I would do is spend money automating my homebrew system (maybe a mash stirrer someday). Best bang for buck is on the mlt design and temp. measurement AFAIAC.

This is one of the reasons I want to get something set up for next year at Port Joli. Making killer beer and getting the most out of your money. But extravagant projects are fun too, lol.

[Tony L]

Welcome ned.

[jeffsmith]

[sleepyjamie]

way to go! sounds like you went from learning to swim to competing in the olympics!

[akr71]

[AllanMar]

Man, everyone signing up for the board has big plans for systems that certainly embarrass what I use. Looking forward to seeing how your build goes, maybe someday I'll seriously consider it myself.

If you're referring to my post recently, this is the same build. I don't think there's any influx of people willing to throw a bunch of money at an excessive homebrew setup...just us, haha

Go big or stay home! FWIW, I think these systems are a waste of money. According to our resident professional brewer, for most highly modified malts, conversion is done in 5 minutes, so hitting the mash-in temp is far more important than anything else. I'd spend the money on fermentation gear.

I don't think either of us believe, or are claiming any of this is necessary. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that brew better with a lot less.

[BrooklandBrewer]

I've been brewing for about 8 months now and I went the Coleman cooler route haha. Simple but it gets the job done. Look forward to seeing your build!

[homebrewcrew]

welcome