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#41 denny

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Posted 13 April 2014 - 10:22 AM

simple is better (IMHO) but these electric brewery builds lately are really nice too

 

They're nice if you can afford to buy one.  If I had to build one, I'd live without it.



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Posted 13 April 2014 - 12:04 PM

sans crotchfruit

 

 

That certainly helps.



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Posted 13 April 2014 - 12:28 PM

They're nice if you can afford to buy one. If I had to build one, I'd live without it.

But they are easy to build ;-) plus easier to operate.

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Posted 13 April 2014 - 02:01 PM

Yes, pretty much so....sorry to rub it in! ;)You and me both, bro! I hate building equipment. I'd rather be using it to make beer.

I use the equipment I make for pennies on the dollar compared to stuff you buy from a manufacturer. Best part the quality of the build is as good or better. Case in point, my 50amp panel I built with more options than a popular supplier was built for under $600 vs the $2400 plug and play unit. A few weeks of my time for that kind of savings is a no brainer.

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 02:26 AM

simple is better (IMHO) but these electric brewery builds lately are really nice too

I agree. I'd brew the heck out of a 3 gallon electric system.

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 02:41 AM

Its not unlimited but Ive given into the fact that if my hobby takes some time to get it right without short cutting then thats just the way it is.

One great thing I've learned about making great beer is that you can do it with little more than a kettle, a stove, a bucket, and a couple spots that are the right temperature. Doing it over, I would have bought less equipment, actually. I bet a set-and-forget electric system makes it easy, though.

You and me both, bro! I hate building equipment. I'd rather be using it to make beer.

We should either start a club or a 12-step program, I'm not sure which. ;)

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 03:01 AM

One great thing I've learned about making great beer is that you can do it with little more than a kettle, a stove, a bucket, and a couple spots that are the right temperature. Doing it over, I would have bought less equipment, actually.I bet a set-and-forget electric system makes it easy, though.We should either start a club or a 12-step program, I'm not sure which. ;)

 

i've been fairly slow to adopt new equipment.  there are a few things i've acquired that i could live without but i generally suffer with something for a while until i buy the upgrade to make it easier.

 

for instance - once i was making 10 gallons i felt it made sense to have a temp controller ferm chamber so i bought a chest freezer.  it was well worth it in my opinion.



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Posted 14 April 2014 - 03:12 AM

for instance - once i was making 10 gallons i felt it made sense to have a temp controller ferm chamber so i bought a chest freezer. it was well worth it in my opinion.

I certainly wouldn't argue with the value of whatever you need to do to control temperature.

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 03:47 AM

I certainly wouldn't argue with the value of whatever you need to do to control temperature.

 

much to the chagrin of others here i still don't own a pump :lol:



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Posted 14 April 2014 - 07:14 AM

much to the chagrin of others here i still don't own a pump :lol:

my pump is a 1 quart Pyrex Measuring cup



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Posted 14 April 2014 - 07:23 AM

I only pump so I don't need to elevate my brew kettle.

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 07:42 AM

One great thing I've learned about making great beer is that you can do it with little more than a kettle, a stove, a bucket, and a couple spots that are the right temperature. Doing it over, I would have bought less equipment, actually.I bet a set-and-forget electric system makes it easy, though.We should either start a club or a 12-step program, I'm not sure which. ;)

 

All of this. I preach this to newer brewers when the stop by my place and look at all the stuff. I remind them its a hobby and like most hobbies you can take it as far as you would like. I'm a equipment guy. I also enjoy building things. Its part of the hobby for me. 


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Posted 14 April 2014 - 09:08 AM

But they are easy to build ;-) plus easier to operate.

 

For me, chopping the ends off a hose braid is as much as I want to do.  If it's more difficult than that, I don't need it!

I use the equipment I make for pennies on the dollar compared to stuff you buy from a manufacturer. Best part the quality of the build is as good or better. Case in point, my 50amp panel I built with more options than a popular supplier was built for under $600 vs the $2400 plug and play unit. A few weeks of my time for that kind of savings is a no brainer.

 

I don't have $600 into my whole system!  That kind of stuff is fine if you're into it...I'm not.  It's kinda like how I don't need a $10K 6 burner stove in order to cook.

All of this. I preach this to newer brewers when the stop by my place and look at all the stuff. I remind them its a hobby and like most hobbies you can take it as far as you would like. I'm a equipment guy. I also enjoy building things. Its part of the hobby for me. 

 

See, that's a great attitude.  There are so many ways to enjoy the hobby.



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Posted 14 April 2014 - 09:15 AM

For me, chopping the ends off a hose braid is as much as I want to do.  If it's more difficult than that, I don't need it!

 

I don't have $600 into my whole system!  That kind of stuff is fine if you're into it...I'm not.  It's kinda like how I don't need a $10K 6 burner stove in order to cook.

 

See, that's a great attitude.  There are so many ways to enjoy the hobby.

 

But I want! Thats the point :)




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