I appreciate your video's because you actually show this equipment in use, not just talk about the options of how its made. Your videos are well made and you obviously love your craft.

Happy to be your 4000th sub! Loved the video. :)

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💯💯💯💯💯

That was great, thanks. I am looking at moving away from a 50l home brew SV to one of these 150's. It should sort out my supply and demand issues. Great effort and definitely a good reason to suscribe.

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and thank you for the subscribe That really helps me out a lot 🍻 Have you joined the Brewtools owners Groupon on Facebook if not you should certainly check it out.

Very informative. THANK YOU SIR!

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime 🍻

Great video Bradley

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🍻

I love your videos - they are just great! Wanted to mention that with my P150 I made my first brew.I learned that the volume loss with steamhat and condensor is next to nothing, so I ended with a volume that was 15l to high in the end..... Still, I will see what I can make out of this rather thin blonde ale ;) btw this is the account of my wife.... my name is Walter and I just founded The Forefathers Brewery in Austria

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I’m happy you found my content useful I wish I had a B150 🤤🤤

great video thanks !

@PortlyGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Bradley, I have my equipment all set up in the garage, it’s took me a few days, but I’m ready for my first brewday on Monday, I’ve watched this video a half a dozen times, and picked up something different every time, it’s excellent for a newbie Brewtools user (not a new brewer though!!!), thank you again for your excellent delivery of something that we all know can be tricky, but more so, making a video of it!! Cheers.......

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new equipment That's always the most exciting part. I'm really happy my video was able to help. What's your first brew going to be?

@alfiefranklin7831

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bradley, it’s going to be a NEIPA, I have to say it’s my favourite brew, Citra, Galaxy and mosaic, the kit is amazing, especially alongside my grainfather, which has been excellent in the three and a half years of service, but I’m getting on a bit and cleaning it was an issue with my back, but the B40, clean in place should be great, have a good weekend.............hic hic hic!!! I like a home brew.....

@alfiefranklin7831

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bradley, had brew day today, and run into some problems, namely when I lifted the malt pipe up, the latches didn’t engage on top of the pot. I read that they have to be adjusted, but I’ve no clue what to do, have you any ideas??

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

The lecture should just fall out and grab on the side of the kettle provided they were installed properly. If you need more help shoot me a message on Facebook maybe we could talk over the Facebook chat phone thing

@alfiefranklin7831

3 жыл бұрын

Bradley, thank you for your quick reply, I really appreciate it, I’ve took the wirery bits out, and bent them outwards (if you know what I mean) and it’s worked a trick, there free now (malt pipe holders), I’ve tried them and they are working great now. I managed to save the brew, it’s in the fermenter now, og, down about 10 points, but I can live with that. I think I’ll invest in a hoist, like you, thanks again for your help..........

Hi Bradley. Always a fan of your videos. This was a good one. So cool that you intentionally hit heat instead of pump just to make the video more interesting for all of us. What's an extra hour of clean up when we're stuck at home and you have an opportunity to entertain and provide a valuable lesson? Cheers.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed it :) everyone hopefully learns a valuable lesson from watching it I know I learned a valuable lesson making it 🤪

Hi Bradley! Thank you for this video. I do not own this system myself (yet), but am looking into the B40. Could you explain what benefit the steam hat gives in this setup without the condenser? Thank you for your response.

Hey Bradley, Thanks for sharing. Currently I have pretty decent 3-Vessel e-Herms system which I made myself some years ago. Works really nice but cleaning time and size are drawbacks I can´t change. Im considering to by a B40 but something bothers me to know. How is the cleaning and cares you need to have which all this embarked electronics? Could you ellaborate a little bit on this? Thanks in Advance. Cheers!

Thanks for including the screw up. We’ve all been there. 😂🍺

1:37 just reminding me I have the old model haha :( but just for everyone who still has the old sparging system it is important to use lube as well on the O-Rings.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely is still important

Informative video. Still waiting for my system to come. You need to go metric man! You doing Brewtools injustice! Lol

Thanks for that great video 👍 the only thing I don't really understand the valves position during mash in, rest, mash out, sparging, boiling😢 all the same?

@PortlyGentleman

9 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm working on a newer updated version. It'll be better produced as well as my skills have evolved. It should be out in the next month or two to be honest

How do you get all of the wort out of the chiller / pipes / etc at the end?

Great job! It would be nice to see a parts list of your plumbing with fittings so we can duplicate the setup since it is really sweet!

Hi Bradley, I discovered your channel yesterday and I'm in love with your content and the way you present it. I have my brand-new grainfather g30 still in unopened box (waiting for my small homebrewery be completed in the basement of garage). But I love your equipment and considering switching to B40pro (b80 will be too much for me). Can you please share what your setup is looks like today, I watched your "buying guide", but it was from late 2019 I guess. I want to have setup similar to yours, can you share list of parts? For now I'm thinking about buying b40pro itself and their 4-valve starter kit, what else would you suggest to add? steaming hat? condenser? additional valves/clamps? I know maybe I'm asking for too much, but I'd appreciate any guidance. maybe I start with your Dec 2019 guide and you suggest what else to add to that? thanks!

Hi Ur video are great and very informative I am looking at getting the b40pro UK but at the minute can't afford a higher than the two value set up as someone who has never brew all grain how would I go about the basic setup

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

Hey did you ever wind up getting a system?

Bradley, I am having difficulties to bypass upper output and having chiller working. I have checked valves and played with them but it seems that water do not go inside of it. My 2nd question, the in for water in outlet should be where is in for beer or out for beer?

Dang Bradley I'm jealous of your set up! Hope the Kolsch turns out well. Sláinte

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much It's tasting pretty good so far my hopes are high, I've made mistakes before 🍻

@dkpynn

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman still fermenting at this point?

EVERY beginners guide should include the obligatory BOIL OVER!! As a matter of fact from now on I declare any how-to-brew video that does not include a boil over null and void!! LOL!!! I bet is was all that lube that caused it!!! I am pretty sure of it! Great video.. goes to show RDWHAHB!!

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Brian That would be hilarious if every how to had a boil over in it 😂 as long as it's not mine lol

@ShortCircuitedBrewers

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman lol

Bradley, great vodeo man, one quick question. Could you give the parts for the complete HLT, i know its a igloo beverage cooler, but what valve and more importantly, what hook ups re you using to connect it to the BT silicone hose? This is the last thing i need to do before i do my first brew on it. Thanks a million man.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

This is similar to the one I got. www.amazon.com/dp/B00IFKSIWO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_fJ.BEb9GJPV82

Your an absolute champion mate, cheers for the video. 🍺🍺

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that but thank you very much

Can you tell me what volumes you're using your mash / sparge water? I've read in classic 3 vessel brewing you'd use more sparge water than mash water, but seems to be the other way round with the b40 / b80. What mash thickness are you using (water / grain)? I've come from no-sparge BIAB so a bit new to that part of using my B40! Only hit 60% mash efficiency in my first 2 brews, so something's off

A trub trapper would help with my breweasy. It's too easy to clog the plate chiller

@PortlyGentleman

8 ай бұрын

Possibly so I've never been a fan of a plate chiller at least if the homebrew scale 🍻

@patrickglaser1560

8 ай бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman a single pass transfer at 180 down to 65 degrees in summer. It's worth the learning curve

subscribed.

@PortlyGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💯

Hi Bradley, many thanks for your BT videos, they are proving to be a great help. I've only a couple of brews under my belt and yes, It's a steep learning curve, all made a lot easier thanks to you. One question about this video, about 15 mins in, you show the trub trapper and on your back wall is what looks like a rotating sparge arm. Am I right in that and if so, where did you get it? I used to use one many years ago. I'm not sure the BT sparge hat does as good a job, as it doesn't (to me) properly drench all the grain bed. And I think it's all over too quickly. Once again, many thanks.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🍻 I actually picked it up used on eBay I don't believe they are available anymore. Brewtools It's supposed to be releasing one very soon.

@1948gordy

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was't expecting a reply so quick! Grin what you stuff, I'll have to nag Brewtools. Once again, many thanks

Hola Bradley, Yo soy de Ecuador, y adquirí el sistema B150pro necesito que me ayudes con una duda, como llegas a la capacidad máxima de la olla? el sábado realice mi primera cerveza con el equipo donde utilicé 130 litros de agua y 35 kg de malta, sin embargo entiendo que la capacidad máxima va en el hervor, tengo que compensar el volumen con el agua de lavado de grano?

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

How did it go

Hey Bradley, this is great, thanks for all these great videos. I have a question about mash efficiency and sparging. It looked like you did a quick pump over from your sparge tank, and that's it. On my first B40 session, I ended up with really low efficiency, and I think the sparging was pretty ineffective. Some people have talked about doing a slow hand sparge to make sure all the grain gets well rinsed. Have you ever had any issues in this area? Would pumping any of the kettle liquid back through the sparge hat after sparging be a bad idea? Just trying to see what could be improved here!

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm typically around %78 efficiency or so I've tried a hand sparge I didn't notice any measurable difference personally. I personally would rather have speed over efficiency .

@mkavanau

3 жыл бұрын

Portly Gentleman that makes sense, thank you.

@6581punk

2 жыл бұрын

There's a sparging attachment which might help.

Great video. My B80 arrived yesterday, cant wait to try it out! The mash-rest - is that in addition to the mash time in the recipe? Like , 60min mash equals 20min rest +60min mash = 80min?

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Correct it may not be 100% mandatory do you have a laser cut filter yet? If you’ve got that I think you can cut that mash rest out personally. Remember to set your street temperature higher than the mash temp🍻

@leifrolijordet1489

3 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman yeah, i got the laser cut filter. Thanks for the quick answer! The cool thing when i unboxed it was i felt i already knew it, thanks to your videos. It might not be my best brew the first time, but anyways i feel familiar with the system. Keep on making videos, i watch them all. Cheers and happy holidays! :)

Thanks for the great info! Not sure if this has been asked yet but is it possible to brew on this system with sparging? Some of the other single vessel systems allow for a full volume mash removing the need to sparge. Just curious. Thanks!

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

Yes of course it is able to do that 🍻🍻

@aaronscottmusic1

Жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman thanks for the super quick reply! Just realized I meant to say “without” sparging not “with”. So just to confirm you can do a full volume mash and remove the sparge step? Thanks again.

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronscottmusic1 of course you may sacrifice some efficiency, but you can definitely do it big time saver.

@aaronscottmusic1

Жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman awesome, thanks for the confirmation. Really appreciate your input!

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronscottmusic1 It's my pleasure 🍻

Hello great video. I’m considering the B40 system, as regard to the Sparging, how do you know how much sparge water you have transferred?

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much There's no flow meter yet that is going to count sparge water for you. I've sent switched to a hot liquor tank with indications of volume. I hope that answers your question 🍻

@alfiefranklin7831

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply...

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime

Hey, Bradley, can I ask what made you choose brewtools? I just built a new house and have a dedicated brew area for an electric brewery and can’t decide which system to get. I have it narrowed to a b40, Grainfather, and Anvil Foundry. I had a 20a nema 6-20 outlet put just for 240v system, just in case I went that route(in live in the states also). I only brew a few times a month and I can afford the higher priced system and I do love gadgets. Just wanted your honest opinion. Thanks! And love your channel.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words about my channel 🍻 well firstly I started brewing on a grainfath and at first the device was great then it all went sideways. The good thing about the B40 is you can get it in 240 volt which is the one I would get if I had the choice As well as the anvil I believe. We're really comparing to opposite ends of the spectrum. All three will make good beer for sure. Brewtools is a great company with awesome customer service. Their product is high-end and high-quality. That's not opinion I'm pretty sure that's fact. I decided to go with Brewtools because I wanted something high-end that was built well. I was also very impressed with the innovation they put into the system. and the innovations they're working on are second to none. I hope this was helpful! Remember as long as you're brewing it doesn't really matter 🍻

@michaelbadertscher5043

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Hey Bradley did you run into any problems our difficulties ordering this from the UK?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

I ordered it straight from Brewtools in Norway! made it to California in like 4 days no issues or anything to complain about.

oxidation at the mashing stage? I should look into that.. thanks

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t thank me yet that’s a hell of a rabbit hole to go down 🍻

@altaibskt1

3 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman I looked in John Palmer book " How To Brew" about oxidation. Could not see any see mention of oxidation during mashing. I keep reading and come back if I come cross something useful to share. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴 👍

Hi Bradley, greetings from Germany. Well done video! I am a big fan of the BT (80) system and using it for almost a year now. Definitely not a walk away system. After a few brews all movements become natural, but I stepped in a similar situation with heat/pump control, maybe coloring the heater in red color and leave the pump green (Øyvind, what do you think if the idea?). After flame out I just circulate (whirlpool) through the counter flow chiller till reaching hop stand temperature, then stopping the circulation, but turn a fast whirlpool with the paddle (maybe just 10-20 seconds close to vessel inner diameter... doh my bad English... ). Put the lid on and do a whirlpool rest for about 20 minutes. The worth will calm down an is clear like a mirror. With long whirlpool through the pump, I am afraid crushing the trub too fine. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Please show a picture with the full trub trapper. Waiting the gadget from BT to be released. BTW have you been doing multiple mash steps or just single mash step? Keep the videos coming.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

I think those are good ideas for sure! Doing something to change that button's color. Or slightly moving its location might help. or maybe move the control panel to a higher level or something like that. as far as the photo check out my Instagram there's definitely something like that on there I think. I typically do a multi-step mash it just depends.

@Brewtools

4 жыл бұрын

Added color coding to trello :)

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

@@Brewtools That's awesome !!! I know it's going to help me 🤪🤪🤪

So if my mash is 60 min and mash out is 20 min, your saying before I recirc through the malt pipe I should have a mash rest before all that for 20 minutes just recirculating through the kettle?

@PortlyGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I usually leave the pump on with the water recirculating around the outside of the malt pipe. 20 minutes might be a little excessive I definitely do at least 10. that’s with the laser cut filter of course.

@keggersbrew168

2 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman okay, I recently purchased the laser filter. Looks like it will help a lot with sparging.

How's the aeration when dumping it right into the Unitank without any additional methods of introducing oxygen? Have you ever experienced trouble?

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

I haven't had any issue at all. I'll usually oxygenate via my carbonation stone these days.

@CasperMeenink

Жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Thanks so much for the reply Bradley, should work out for us as well. We've just received our B80, and thanks to some thorough advice (on a specific channel.... 🙂) it's been set up with a 4-valve kit/Trubinator/laser cut filter/circulation manifold. Can't wait to start using it! Keep up the great work running the channel, highly informative and great to watch with a glass of homebrew in hand. Cheers from The Netherlands!

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

@@CasperMeenink you just made my day thank you 💯🍻

Hello, what size fermenter do you recommend for a B40 pro?

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Probably 7 gallons or around 26 L

How can the wort be oxidized ?? The yeast needs it !

@PortlyGentleman

8 ай бұрын

It's a crazy rabbit hole. Trust me

Seems like the sparge / mash recirculation plate should be at the same level as the water? Price aside, I'm trying to decide between this and the unibrau. system. Unibrau is significantly cheaper and more simple, but less integration?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

You'd have to do a pretty large volume and it'd b80 to have it at the same level which isn't a bad thing lol That system is definitely cheaper I'm sure it works pretty well. Brewtools definitely has more integration in my opinion also offers far more innovations. And even more future innovations 🤫

@JFlywheel

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman you seem happy with the brewtools, I think it's the one I'm going to go for. Unibrau does offer a 5500 watt remember on their 40l like system though. I believe both can do 20lbs of grain on the smaller systems? I'm leaning towards the 40l brewtools, but now I'm not sure if I should spend a little more so I can do some 10g batches too. I just realized I have 25 corny kegs+ worth of brew, cider and mead and no way to go through it all with the pandemic...

@JFlywheel

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman I was pretty sold on the B80 until I read that it uses 2 6-20 plugs :( 14-50 or 14-30 would make way more sense in the US. Also I'm not sure the B40 can hold enough grain. Some of the 5 gallon batches use over 24lbs. Might have to wait for the spike system...

Is it correct that you whirpool through the chiller?

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the whirlpool is more efficient through the chiller. Having said that I initially run through a bypass before putting it through chiller .

How do you ensure your pump does not get clogged with the whirlpool?

@PortlyGentleman

10 ай бұрын

Honestly, I've never had a clog I don't use whole leaf hops. That's probably a big part of it. You can also use the trubenator

@madsteff1097

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

S**t happens even to the best of us. My old saying is, well that will never happen again, But it does because it can? All that aside Great video. I'm waiting for the new pipe works (sparge piping) to show up at the Brewtools site to place an order? (Up grading my B80) That new setup looks like it works way better?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

They've definitely made some very nice improvements. The reason I'm so supportive of them is partially because. They're trying to make their product better all the time. So since I've spent a lot of money on it that's something I really appreciate 🍻

Im eyeballing thia to make 5g or 5.5g batches. A sightglass would be way more easier to see and watch ghe remaining amount its hqrd to read with the boil to see the endpoint remaining amount

@PortlyGentleman

9 ай бұрын

Once you get used to it, you'll find you really don't need it. I've actually got a video coming out soon that will be an updated small batch video. With new valves and everything 😉

Are you using the 240 or 120 US version?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

240v 🍻

How hard would it be to brew on this without a hoist? Seems like everyone has a hoist, but my roof in the garage would not be tall enough to park my car and have a hoist.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

The mash tun can get pretty heavy. You could also use a block and tackle It doesn't have to be permanently mounted.

@JFlywheel

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman good idea, I have a degenerating disk in my back so lifting isn't ideal, but then I have another thing to store, not even sure this will require less space than a 3 vessel with a black and tackle, a HLT, and mounted counter-flow chiller? The whole all in one thing seems to become less all in one every time I look at it. I'm still leaning towards this system, but gotta be careful with with my back.

How did you make the HLT? I want to buy this brewing system but I want to make sure I have a HLT for it. What parts did you use to make the HLT?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

This is the one i have amzn.to/2Z7eqo5 🍻

@thomasortiz6916

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman thank you for that.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Hey Bradley, i have the B40 pro 240 volt. doing my first brew on it today. Having issues getting it to a boil. I mashed out at 168 F sparged to a pre boil volume of around 8 gl. i’ve been sitting here for about three hours now waiting for it to boil. i’m in manual mode with the elements at 100%. is this normal. i feel like it shouldn’t be taking this long

@PortlyGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you got it figured out ! that’s definitely not normal I don’t personally use a B40, there has to be something you’re missing. i’m just not sure what honestly with the elements on 100% that’s like 3000 wants . worst case scenario try unplugging it and plugging it back in. what temperature did it get stuck at ?

@bombero24ws

2 жыл бұрын

It got to 212 eventually but it took forever it wasn’t a vigorous boil and as soon as I turned on the steam condenser it dropped below 210. Something is definitely not right. I’ll have to reach out to BT see what they say. Thanks for getting back to me

@PortlyGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

@@bombero24ws Of course man anytime you don’t by chance have the steam condenser nozzle directly over the kettle do you?

@bombero24ws

2 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman No, I never even ended up using it. Just frustrated. I’ve been building a brew shed for the last year and finally got to do my first brew in it. Was hoping for a better time. It was one of those days where everything seemed out to get me. My malt pipe even got stuck.

I love the look of the Brewtools but how damned complicated is that set up? The margin for error is enormous with all those multiposition valves. Looks like a headache.

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Truthfully once you’re used to it it’s not a big deal at all but the first couple times for sure I take some learning 🍻

Hey Bradley, nice video bud...is your filter the fine one??

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is I switched over to that one I like its performance ! At the moment I change my mind all the time lol Thank you by the way

@gazhugs

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Good to hear the finer filter has good performance, ive got the standard coarse one and sometimes grain gets past it and into the kettle, not much mind, perhaps a handful at most...

This feels like a noobie question, but can you please explain what the 20 minute mash rest is? Thanks!

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

The 20-minute rest gives everything a chance to settle out. It lessens the sparg of a stuck sparg or a stuck mash. At first I wasn't thrilled about it now I'm pretty used to it I take that time to make sure my pH is where I want it and what not.

@msutterback71

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Thank you!

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

@@msutterback71 My pleasure

Hi Bradley, we're using our new B150 for the first time today to brew a Belgian Witbier. Since it is our first brew, we decided to only use 60L mash water, so nowhere near full capacity. We notice that increasing temperature between mash steps is really taking a long time (will measure time later, but noticeably longer than other, smaller brew systems we have used before). Is this normal? Any tips? Both heaters are plugged in (although now both from the same power group) and on 15A and 90% power. Another thing we noticed, is that when we pump full power through the center pipe, we don't get a the nice 'umbrella splash' we see in your video's. It drops (fast) down the center. The pump seems to be operating fine (no noise), but no nice splash. Any tips on that as well? Hope to hear from you, thanks! HJ & Jilte The Netherlands

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

It shouldn't take that long to heat I wouldn't imagine. I would imagine you're not trying to heat the full 60L At each step either. I would think it would fly definitely make sure everything is set up correctly. If they're both on the same 15 amp plug that is definitely not enough power and maybe dangerous. As far as the recirculation and mash, Sometimes there's an issue with surface tension on the water I believe it's called cohesion. If you blow on the mash hat to ensure it has no water sitting on top of it. And then turn the pump on at least 50%, you should be able to get around this issue. Hopefully I was able to help let me know how it works out 🍻

@jonderwater

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Hi Bradley, good morning 😉 and thanks for your quick response! We will try your tip on the recirculation next time. We're already done sparging and were able to get the 'fountain' working. Sometimes. I believe you're right on the 'cohesion', will try blowing on the mash head next time 👌 As for the heating, we try connecting to two groups next time. All wiring is protected by automatic fuses (double even), so if we draw too much power, it should spring. Also, the power cables are of the thick kind. So that should be fine. At the end of the mash phase I timed the heating and it took the system 15 minutes to heat from 72°C to 78°C. Is that long or am I just impatient? 😅 The system is now heating to a boil and took half an hour to heat to about 88°C (with some temperature loss during sparging, I reccon 15°C increase).

@jonderwater

4 жыл бұрын

OK, we switched to two power groups ahead of your reply and temperature is now shooting up, as expected! 👌

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonderwater I'm happy you guys were able to figure it out 💯 are you guys on Instagram I would really love to follow your progress. I secretly really want a B150 🥺

You mentioned that you ran this in manual. Can you talk a bit about what kind of automation the Brewtools Bx0 offer?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Presently you can manually input the entire recipe additions timing for all additions as well as alarms for hops and other extras. pretty soon they're supposed to have integration with brewfather. Which would mean You wouldn't have to input anything manually.

@Tsa12343

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Hi, thanks for replying so quickly :) Brewfather is an excellent app, that will really increase the value of the system. Have they given any estimations to when this will be ready?

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be fairly soon, like everything it's still evolving 🍻🍻🍻

@Tsa12343

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman Thanks, have you considered doing a review when it's ready? I'm enjoying your content, so I'm subscribing :)

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tsa12343 I absolutely will ! Thank you so much for watching

I'd wish I could create a boilover! Alas, my old pot haven't got the power to create more than a small simmer... The beer is very drinkable though!

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you're making beer life is good 🍻

@thomasmarcussen7549

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman couldn't agree more. Sitting with my supper and the last pints of Spring (Easter for those who celebrate that) brew and that turned out excellent. I'm carbonating an American Amber Ale atm. and tomorrow I'm helping a neighbor brew some IPA for his 40'th.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

An American Amber sounds pretty good You're making me thirsty .

@thomasmarcussen7549

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman nothing wrong with a bit of morning brew :) (if I'm correct It's around 9am at your place (6pm here in DK). It's 5 o'clock somewhere. But yes, that one has turned out excellent - so much I have to test it a few times a day to make sure it's carbonating well :D

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmarcussen7549 lol It won't be morning for long hahah

Hey Bradley, just saying when you started to recirculating through the mash hat, or just when you were talking about hot side aeration, just wanted to say, as far as i read online (and on brulosophy), it seems to be a myth. Not in any aggressive manner just thought you should maybe look at their experiment. Love your videos.... Cheers 🙃

@JonaHarrisJensen

4 жыл бұрын

Also when you sparge i would say that hot side aeration (if it did exist) would also happen. So i just think you shouldn't necessarily mix it like crazy but you should definitely not worry about it.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks we probably read the same things but I still have my own opinions based off my experiences.

@jeffbrislane5782

4 жыл бұрын

Ah brulosophy, im not so hung up on those guys tests anymore as ive also noticed things myself that they say their panels cant so go figure..!

Anyone in Tennessee have one of these? Would love to see one in person before dropping $1600 Any damage to the control screen on the boil over? That's something I would probably do 3-4 before figuring the system out. Probably stick with my exhaust fan for several batches.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

You could ask in the Facebook group 😉

rode mic spotted! #busted

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Killing me CH 🤣

Should you really care about oxidation pre-boil? After mashing you are going to boil, which drives out oxygen, and then after cooling, transfer to fermenter and try like hell to oxygenate the wort for a healthy fermentation. My experience is that oxygenation is problem only towards end and after fermentation. That Brewtools rig is sure sexy though. I am using a couple of RoboBrews to good effect but sort of attracted to the Brewtools setup.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

I understand your points fully, there's definitely something to low oxygen brewing. Especially if you're doing lagers in my opinion. But how much does it really matter.... The jury is still out in my world 🍻

@djsomers100

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman I am a lager guy too so food for thought. Still jealous of the rig.

@PortlyGentleman

4 жыл бұрын

Large Brewers got to stick together !

Running the pump at 100% and throttling the pump Like that is just going to burn it out quickly

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a DC pump kind of like a cordless drill The system also has a 5 year warranty...... 🤷 seems kind of like being afraid to roll down the windows on your car cause the Power windows might break 😂

@6581punk

2 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine the controller for the pump is kind enough to gradually reduce the power. It's a quality system and they know what they're doing.

I really enjoy all you cover about the Brewtools B series Pro. Because of you, I am on the verge of buying a B40 with a two valve system. But some investigations I have done lately has given me pause. First, I realized there are no dealers in United States. How does support work? There is a Euro phone number that I haven’t tried. However, I tried sending an email to post@brewtools.com that got returned. How do you all feel about support offered and stability of the company?

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

They are top notch have you joined the Facebook group? That’s a good place to start if you ask me you can go wrong with Brewtools 🍻