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.
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.
Posted 13 April 2014 - 12:04 PM
sans crotchfruit
That certainly helps.
Posted 13 April 2014 - 12:28 PM
But they are easy to build ;-) plus easier to operate.They're nice if you can afford to buy one. If I had to build one, I'd live without it.
Posted 13 April 2014 - 02:01 PM
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.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.
Posted 14 April 2014 - 02:26 AM
I agree. I'd brew the heck out of a 3 gallon electric system.simple is better (IMHO) but these electric brewery builds lately are really nice too
Posted 14 April 2014 - 02:41 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.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.
We should either start a club or a 12-step program, I'm not sure which.You and me both, bro! I hate building equipment. I'd rather be using it to make beer.
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.
Posted 14 April 2014 - 03:12 AM
I certainly wouldn't argue with the value of whatever you need to do to control temperature.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.
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
Posted 14 April 2014 - 07:14 AM
much to the chagrin of others here i still don't own a pump
my pump is a 1 quart Pyrex Measuring cup
Posted 14 April 2014 - 07:23 AM
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.
Edited by BlKtRe, 14 April 2014 - 07:42 AM.
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.
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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