Gravity Fed Stand Using All Cement Blocks

[TMadness1013]

Hi all,

Looking to make the jump to all-grain. I already have 3 kegs set up with ball valves & have my false bottom for the mash tun.

Next in the process is figuring out a brewstand. I'd like to go 3-tier gravity & am planning on buying a bunch of cement blocks and stacking them. I'm not concerned with portability in the least.

I figure they will support both the weight & heat but thought I'd check in here before buying the blocks.

I'm hoping to carve out a little concave area in the top blocks of each stack to let the burner sit directly in the block. Will I need space below the burner or on the sides?

Any advice is appreciated - I'm not a very handy DIY kind of guy. Thanks in advance!

 

[brandonhagen1]

Sounds like It would work to me

 

[StMarcos]

I'd use firebrick for the parts right under the burner.

 

[mblanks2]

Definetly use the fire brick options. Standard concrete block will burst under high heat. You will also need secondary air considerations below/around the burner.

 

[Chia]

yup on the fire brick under the burner. cinder blocks are known to bust and crack