Mash In A Bucket system
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jhoyda said:Great build, it has me considering doing something similar. Mostly so I can set my mash temp and forget about it! Currently, I find myself checking on it regularly.
Now the nitpicking: you could have saved a ton on your stainless fittings simply by visiting the nearest plumbing supply house. Most will sell direct to the consumer. The 1-1/4" tees that Amazon sells for $31 are less than $10 from mine. The 8" nipple about $6. You never know, the guy behind the counter might be a homebrewer too
I contacted 3 plumbing supply stores around the Des Moines area and nobody carries stainless so I went with Amazon. I wish I could have found it cheaper but I was impatient.
Am sure you can build something like this in a keggle. Make a all in one!! Damn if I weren't so broke I would go for it lol
high5apparatus
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I would think you could if the cooler was a kettle instead. Then you'd essentially be doing a brew in a bag with a reusable bag.
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cooldood said:
Turn that into a fermenter
high5apparatus
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What is that thing?
jimbonnet said:
If I used a false bottom it would be hard to recirculate without getting a stuck mash because the grains would compact. By using a basket I don't have to worry about stuck mashes and I can recirculate no problem and increase my efficiency at the same time.
I'm having difficulty seeing how this extra expense makes a better system than using a paint strainer bag inside my boiling pot. I bring the water (as near full volume as I can fit in my pot) to strike temp, drop the bag in and stir in the grains. Pop the lid on, insulate the pot somewhat (wrapped in a bath towel), and let it set for the 30 to 60 minutes I mash for. No stirring after the lid is put on, no recirculation, pull the bag out, squeeze the wort out of it and start heating for the boil.
No. I don't need the protein rest because my malts are fully modified and since I can squeeze the wort out of the bag the beta glucan rest doesn't seem worthwhile either.
I suppose I could do a step mash but it gets interesting getting the mash all the same temperature as you add heat. It's really easy to go over the temperature you want. Maybe I just want to brew beer and not worry about all the little items.
I suppose I could do a step mash but it gets interesting getting the mash all the same temperature as you add heat. It's really easy to go over the temperature you want. Maybe I just want to brew beer and not worry about all the little items.
RM-MN said:
There's pro's and con's to every system. The con to mine is that it does cost more than your paint strainer but I have more flexibility to make other styles with my system, I can control my temps more efficiently, and can do a step mash if I want among other things. Another pro with my system is that it's easy to use and I don't have to lift heavy wet bags of grain. I get very high efficiency out of each batch and I think that recirculating and agitating the grains contribute to that efficiency.
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Very impressive!
high5apparatus
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Not the case. I know a guy with this system:
and his RIMS feeds into a keggle with a false bottom, and the recirculation helps create a great filter bed, not stuck sparges.
The MIAB system isn't for everyone...most beers, these days, can be made with a single infusion mash. You can make a great version of 90% of beers with your BiaB system, no doubt. But for people who do want to make the other 10% of beers, or want a more automated process, this MIAB system is AMAZING, when compared to a typical RIMS or HERMS system.
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I originally had a false bottom in my cooler because it was cheap and it did work well, until I added a pump into the mix. Once I installed my pump it would get stuck every so often especially when I brewed stouts with rolled oats. Maybe a false bottom works well with other systems but it just didn't work well with mine. That pic that you posted is a really nice setup but it's also huge compared to mine and is easily 3-4 times the cost of mine with all the Blichmann products involved.
It is a foaming station. We put sanitizer in it hook up compressed air and foam down food production areas.
We never used so it is in perfect condtion
Does anybody have a part number or suggestion for this "brew heater from my local beer store for $70"
Or should I just try to find a 110v water heater coil?
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cooldood said:
It's really called Brew Heater, here's the link http://brewandwinesupply.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1114
davekippen
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I am in awe of this setup! Well done!!
I have no experience with heat elements, how do you mount it in the SS tube? Are there fittings or something? Just a lot of silicone? LOL
I have no experience with heat elements, how do you mount it in the SS tube? Are there fittings or something? Just a lot of silicone? LOL
Osedax
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More questions. How accurate is the temp control? Does it seem to be a good build? I want to make a RIMS setup later this summer. I can wire up my own temp control but, if I can get one for $120 I won't need to.
Osedax
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Also, nice build!
davekippen
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Thanks for the detailed picture!
Osedax said:
The temp control that I was sent is pretty accurate. I actually took it completely apart when I first got it just to check the components and the workmanship, everything looked pretty good to me. I think that you would be happy with the quality for the price. You can do quite a bit with that temp controller.
I recently moved to a ten gallon 3 keg set up but i'm out brewing our in take. I really like this set up! I'm thinking of doing this in a 5 gal igloo cooler for competition beers and to add variety to my beer fridge. Also because i already own it. I think i could do 3 gal batches using 5 gal lowes coolers for fermenters.
Thanks for the thread!
Thanks for the thread!
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Such a great build Skidsmint and an interesting thread. Easily the most intriguing electric setup I've seen (in terms of me actually considering building one). Scotty2 - keep us updated with your build. I'd like to see how yours pans out using the different heating element. Thanks fellas.
Weezy
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Great project and great build! Thanks for sharing the details!
I could see doing something like this with a MiniMash MLT:
http://www.homebrewing.org/MiniMash-Lauter-Tun-15-Gallons_p_2669.html
Is the basket really necessary? Wouldn't a decent false bottom suffice?
This reminds me of JKarp's Brutus 20 but with a RIMS heater and in a very tidy setup. Is there any concern with low utilization/enzymatic action due to dilution since you're putting in so much water (>>1.25qts/lb)? I'm guessing not since your Hefe hit 85%(!!!!)?
I could see doing something like this with a MiniMash MLT:
http://www.homebrewing.org/MiniMash-Lauter-Tun-15-Gallons_p_2669.html
Is the basket really necessary? Wouldn't a decent false bottom suffice?
This reminds me of JKarp's Brutus 20 but with a RIMS heater and in a very tidy setup. Is there any concern with low utilization/enzymatic action due to dilution since you're putting in so much water (>>1.25qts/lb)? I'm guessing not since your Hefe hit 85%(!!!!)?
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