christyle
Well-Known Member
So I've been brewing on the usual coolers and propane fired kettle for awhile and want to make the move to electric for multiple reasons. I've been looking at the options and have a few systems in sight, each with a drawback or two...
https://www.morebeer.com/products/robobrew-v3-grain-brewing-system-pump-35l925g.html
Robobrew/mash-n-boil/grainfather ($400-800)- Small capacity, slower 120V heating/boiling times, questionable reliability of some systems but it's compact, automated, simple and easily portable
https://www.highgravitybrew.com/sto...c-Wort-Hog-5-10-Gallon-BIAB-240V-445p3987.htm
Wort Hog 240V 10Gal ($1000)- Still uses a bag for a filter, somewhat simplistic setup but it has good capacity, 240V power, as simple a 240V system as I've seen, compact-ish, simple-ish. (BrewBoss is similar with a minor benefit of a dedicated filter/infusion setup, not worth the $600+ premium to me) https://www.brew-boss.com/Brew-Boss-Homebrew-System-p/bb-15dlx.htm
The next step up I've seen is something like a Blichman BrewEasy for ~$2200, (https://www.morebeer.com/products/blichmann-breweasy-electric-brewery-10-gal-turnkey-kit-240v.html) which doesn't warrant the price to me, upon brief inspection. I could also build my own, but I need to do lots of research to get there, and I'm not too confident in my wiring abilities, plus everyone says it ends up being about as much as much as something like the Wort Hog setup. Maybe I'm missing something though?
My main goals are electric (ideally 240V), simple/compact, reliable, expandable feature wise, mash temp control and ease of use. Are there any other systems/kits/DIY options i'm missing that anyone would recommend? I'm looking to spend in the neighborhood of $800-1800 and planned to ditch all my propane gear to simplify/consolidate
https://www.morebeer.com/products/robobrew-v3-grain-brewing-system-pump-35l925g.html
Robobrew/mash-n-boil/grainfather ($400-800)- Small capacity, slower 120V heating/boiling times, questionable reliability of some systems but it's compact, automated, simple and easily portable
https://www.highgravitybrew.com/sto...c-Wort-Hog-5-10-Gallon-BIAB-240V-445p3987.htm
Wort Hog 240V 10Gal ($1000)- Still uses a bag for a filter, somewhat simplistic setup but it has good capacity, 240V power, as simple a 240V system as I've seen, compact-ish, simple-ish. (BrewBoss is similar with a minor benefit of a dedicated filter/infusion setup, not worth the $600+ premium to me) https://www.brew-boss.com/Brew-Boss-Homebrew-System-p/bb-15dlx.htm
The next step up I've seen is something like a Blichman BrewEasy for ~$2200, (https://www.morebeer.com/products/blichmann-breweasy-electric-brewery-10-gal-turnkey-kit-240v.html) which doesn't warrant the price to me, upon brief inspection. I could also build my own, but I need to do lots of research to get there, and I'm not too confident in my wiring abilities, plus everyone says it ends up being about as much as much as something like the Wort Hog setup. Maybe I'm missing something though?
My main goals are electric (ideally 240V), simple/compact, reliable, expandable feature wise, mash temp control and ease of use. Are there any other systems/kits/DIY options i'm missing that anyone would recommend? I'm looking to spend in the neighborhood of $800-1800 and planned to ditch all my propane gear to simplify/consolidate