Very informative as always. Thanks Larry

Nice job Larry... Like your systematic approach.

Looking forward to the 5 Gal brew day on the 10 gal BrewEasy. Was nice to see a new video come out on this product. Thanks for sharing,.

@tonygreen1517

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY just watched this again :) you have to be close to empting a keg considering into your fermeter you are at least a week and a half out :). Nudge... Nudge :)

Awesome video Larry!

Great video Larry,,, very informative.

Great stuff as usual Larry. I’m in shopping mode now !

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope it helps your decision making process.

Gonna have to like and comment then come back and watch this again later. Thanks Larry!

Great vid, seems like a pretty neat setup!

Geeze. What aren't I doing wrong. Great video. Maybe someday my beer will be marketable. Until then I like it with all its faults. Thanks Larry!

👍🏻👍🏻nice system

Larry, really enjoy your videos. Great content. About 7 months ago you brewed a beer with the Spike Solo brew system and you said in that video that you were looking forward to brewing on I in the future and consequently would release another brew video with the Spike Solo system..... but its been 7 months since then and we haven't seen a video. I see it in the background of this video though so I am just wondering, do you not like it ultimately? Again, enjoy your videos and keep up the great content! Cheers!

Thanks for the vid. I have one of these systems and haven’t fallen in love yet. You’re right, expensive and not many people have them so less videos on them. I don’t understand which gasket to use either, so I just use the biggest then adjust the flow with the gravity drain...

@Chris-sb9nz

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brent. I've had my BrewEasy for about four years and I've brewed on it 40+ times. There's definitely a learning curve, but once you figure it out you'll find the rig makes very consistent batches. As for the orifices, I typically use the 1.25 GPM (which I believe is the same one Larry used) for the duration of the mash and then switch to the smallest orifice when I'm ready to gravity drain for the boil. With the 1.25 orifice installed and the auto-sparge configured correctly you can run the Riptide pump wide open for the duration of the mash. Also, you'll definitely want to install quick disconnects (per Larry's recommendation) as that will make the brew day much more enjoyable. Hope this helps!

@silveraven1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-sb9nz thanks for all the info Chris- appreciated. I guess I just don’t understand why not just use one large gasket and adjust with the flow knob instead? Just in case it’s not flowing enough you can adjust drain volume on the fly.

@Chris-sb9nz

3 жыл бұрын

@@silveraven1 Hey Brent. That's a valid question, and I can't recall off the top of my head why that particular orifice is the preferred one for the mash, but I'm pretty sure I got the info from this website: www.greatfermentations.com/brew-day-tips-blichmann-breweasy/ There's a guy named Dana who has done over 100 brews on his BrewEasy. I think he's an airline pilot by trade, so he's very precise as to how he brews, e.g., using a check list, etc. Check out his tips and watch his video and you'll have a much better understanding of your system. Cheers!

@Chris-sb9nz

3 жыл бұрын

@@silveraven1 I just re-read your question. If you use the 1.25 GPM orifice you'll never need to touch the flow knob. In fact I leave the Blichmann Riptide valve (and the MT valve) wide open at all times during the mash. That's the beauty of using that 1.25 GPM orifice. It's basically "set and forget", and you don't have to do anything during the mash other than rake the top 1/3 of the grain bed every 10-15 minutes.

@silveraven1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-sb9nz great advice and I’ll try this next brew 👍🏻 doing a Blue Moon clone

Blichmann systems are the epitome of 'buy once, Cry once'. It'd be really nice to have a system like that, but over 2k for that system with all those bells and whistles is hard to swallow.

Good video. I would think 5 gallons of beer would be plenty especially if it was nasty, lol. I can't imagine dumping 20 gallons down the drain. I still wish you were my neighbor Larry.............. My experience with brewing came from my Dad. When we were kids, he would make it in a 20 gallon crock out in the garage with a dish towel over the crock. He would siphon it out with a small rubber hose, fill up glass pop bottles and glass beer bottles then cap it, put it in a cabinet. My Brother and I were the bottle washers, soap and water, lots of bb's then dip them in scalding hot water. My Brother and I would sneak out and steal beer out of the cabinet. After we got caught and scolded we had to wait a few years to be offered home brew from the cabinet but it was good when we finally did. I have always wanted to brew my own but never have the time or so it seems. It sure is fun watching you do this but it is not as pre historic as we used to do it so thank you. I love watching these videos.

@crunchmunch5282

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY Lol, yep that was back in the early 70's my Dad started brewing. Your system looks like it is easier to make bigger batches of good beer. I have always wanted to have my own beer cold and on tab for whenever I want. Expensive as beer is getting, home brew is not a bad idea right now.I like the way you document every batch, that is smart. Again, love your videos.

Very good review Larry. Just one question, with all these nice brewing systems you have now, any chance you'll go back to your old school way of mashing in a cooler and do batch sparging? At least for just one batch of beer? Cheers.

If you want to try the HopBlocker see if that ElectriChair gadget you reviewed a while back will provide enough clearance.

I seriously love your videos! But why can’t we just have the same units :D I’m totally confused everytime you type in temperatures above 100 degrees :D Greetings from Germany and keep on brewing!

Nice video. I found it really easy to brew on with minimal "fiddling"while mashing. Good review!! Cheers Larry! 👍🍻

I have been looking to upgrade from 35L Robobrew for increased batch size. This thing is pricey, but the false bottom has one of the best designs I have seen. The fact you got no grain in your boil kettle is great! So the way I do mine now is 1.5/pound and then sparge from pot on burner to volume. It seems no more hot liquor tank for sparge, the liquid is in the boil tank below. Is it safe to say one starts with total batch volume plus grain loss, other losses etc. for the starting water in the boil kettle and that’s it? That would be very nice. I was looking at building a 3v electric system, but I really like the small size of this.

Appreciate the review! Will you still be doing the 5 gallon batch?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. I just brewed one a couple weeks ago and another before that too.

Another great review, Larry! Thanks for always sharing your expertise. How about we do a collaboration sometime-from DC to the Windy City. Cheers! 🍻😎

Thanks Larry, this looks like a great system. I' looking for a new electric system but I'm torn. I really like the Brewtools system as well, have you done any research on that system? If so I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again. Cheers. Mike

@bombero24ws

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY Yes a bit pricey for sure, but it looks great.. Maybe one day. Thanks Larry.

Thorough analysis Larry. Great presentation as usual. If these Blichmann goods have been around this long there must be a reason why. That was my thoughts. Value wise they had the most goods and a comparable price to the single vessel systems, and if the Breweasy wasn't up to par, I figured then I would only be a few parts away from having a 3 vessel HERMS. I would be brewing with mine, except the panel breaker they sent me had a broken switch handle. Cheers Buddy. .

@beeroquoisnation

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY I spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons. I looked at every single vessel system. I started to build a 3 vessel. I was batch sparging with 2 vessels. It just made sense. And it came with a pump and controller. Not to mention the weighted pros. The only cons to me were the ports and valves. No welds.

Hi Larry. I saw the post that your out of action that is so unfortunate. Hey I’ve had a great idea. I just bought 2 wii workout scales. I’m going to remove the electronics and replace them with an Arduino so that I can measure my water accurately. And it’s also temp corrected to room temp. This way I can add a valve. And request a volume of water and voila it will fill to exactly that amount. 🙂

@perrymattes4285

3 жыл бұрын

This will also allow me to measure the grain bill as well 😉

Live brew day please!

@silveraven1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Question for you Larry, Do you like these all in one types systems or would you rather the older school way? obviously pro's and con's to both

@RJ-ht7lq

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY thanks for taking the time to answer with so much thought. I'm still pretty new to the hobby and working with extract sometimes as well as cooler infusion at other times. You've got some nice toys and wonder sometimes if the much bigger investment is worth it, haha. For now I'm comfortable but like any hobby who knows what I get next haha. Thanks again

Hey Larry, I know you said v3.6 is coming out soon, but can you put up the numbers you got on this Breweasy for losses? Also, if you are taking votes on what you are doing next, I would love to see you do a 5 gallon batch on the 10 gallon Breweasy. Thanks!

@bibbs823

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY I saw the kettle loses in the jugs, but I didn't think you said the actual values. That seems like a really high boil off rate. I did a 5 gallon batch on mine (only 1 brew so far. I'm still waiting on a release date/more info of the 14 gallon G4). On that 5 gallon batch, my boil off rate was almost 2 gallons. Just seemed like a lot compared to my old boil kettle.

Thanks Larry. So do you like the Blichmann Brew easy better then the Spike Solo?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

It does have some advantages and also some disadvantages. I've only brewed on it once so far, so time brewing more batches will give a clearer picture. I'm loving it so far though.

Nice video Larry, nice to see that you use spreadsheet for your beer recipes. I do the same thing for my master bread recipes and I have designed my spreadsheet so that all that is required is to enter quantity of dough to make and it automatically calculates all the ingredients and it automatically calculates baker’s precent as double check on accuracy.

I'm trying step up my game from biab, (brew in a basket) and I have been working on building a system like this on a low budget. 20l & 15l kettles stacked on top of each other, a cheap pid, 2200w element and a cheap pump + all the fittings and ball valves.. If everything works out, total cost will be around 200-250€. ( Cheapest all-in-one systems are about 400€, but are also for bigger batch sizes ) Since you've been brewing on all sorts of systems, what is your opinion, is it worth the hassle compared to biab? In other words, should i just keep brewing in a basket, or up my game? -Thanks

@tuomaslaatinen

3 жыл бұрын

And great video as always by the way.

I noticed that your not using rice hulls with the false bottom. What is your grain mill gap set to? Also, did your false bottom come in flat or warped?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

2 жыл бұрын

Rice hulls should not be necessary if all grains in the recipe still have their husks attached as in this recipe. I use a coarse crush for all my recipes and brew systems including those with false bottoms and manifolds. I don’t even know what the spacing is since it ranges from one end of the rollers to the other. I just ensure the grains are broken up. The false bottom is flat.

@RiggerBrew

2 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY mine has a warp and was advised that can be normal and will not get a new one. As a result I need to use rice hulls to take up the warp gap otherwise the grains fill up under the false bottom. When I use the Anvil Foundry, everything is no issue, same grind in the G2 with FB, have to use rice hulls. Guess I should find another option for G2 FB.

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggerBrew So the warp is so bad that the grain is getting around the outside edge of the false bottom? Yikes!

Have you tried making a 5 gallon batch on the 10 gallon system?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

2 жыл бұрын

I have not. I tried designing a 5 gallon recipe to fit on it and was really pushing the lower capacity limitations trying to keep the boil coil submerged while still providing enough mash water for the grains. It is possible, but I was uncomfortable with the slim margin for error.

Hi Larry; What equipment do you recommend for someone who’s barely new at brewing? (User friendly) thanks

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the brewing method you want to purse. For example, Extract or All-Grain, concentrated wort vs full wort boils, Multi-vessel or single vessel etc. Extracts only require a stove top pot at a minimum, but I also have a home brewing basics series playlist from a number of years back that goes over the basic equipment for all grain brewing using a multi vessel cooler based system that only requires one burner, one kettle, and no pumps. Or, go BIAB or an almost-in-one electric system. There are so many option nowadays, but easiest and cheapest to start is extract brewing.

@hassohammer

2 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY Thanks a lot Cheers!

Still struggling on by with 35l Robobrew and looking to double capacity to have half as many brew days (less washing per pint). This looks great but, she who must be obeyed would flip if I spent this much on a machine also it looks like you would be spending a few quid (sorry bucks) on camlock fittings and valves to get what you really want. My dilemma is the same as most...As much as I like to brew and make my beers, how much beer would I have to enjoy to justify the cost of a system like this. Did you actually have a video (or what ever they are called) of the faff of working this in an actual brew day? i can't find one but it would be nice. I don't think we can get this in the UK anyway. Did you ever do a spike brew? three pot HERMES ?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to get in another brew day this summer. I've only brewed on it twice and cooked in it once so far. I have several Spike Solo videos already. I just need to find time to spend more time with the BrewEasy.

I fired my brew easy up last night for a passivation then cleaning. I am really struggling with the idea that the sensor goes on the pump, since mine didn't have a fitting for the pump. I have to assume that the sensor goes in my kettle, and just have to live with the temperature loss in transfer from the kettle to the mash tun. I have had it for over a year, and am just now firing it up. I find that the size on the 20 gallon is HUGE. I will probably use my cooler mash tun and false bottom for the first batch. Just keep on my toes. What say you Larry about the sensor? does it have to go on the pump?

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer missing the adapter piece for the probe. The BrewEasy was designed to place the sensor in-line with the pump, but I recall a couple of alternative install options listed in the sensor assembly instructions including one where the probe replaced the bimetal temperature gauge on the mash tun or kettle.I think that option also required a special adapter though. Not sure. You'd probably want to calibrate the controller to account for the different location since it'll be off by an amount.

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to the sensor instructions: www.blichmannengineering.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/pdf/BrewCommander5_19_1.pdf

@beeroquoisnation

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY I have a coupler that is nearly identical of what came with the brew vision thermometers. It looks to made for the front of the kettle, it even has the same black grommet for the backing nut. There is no fitting for the pump though. Maye they nixed it for the larger system? Who knows but Blichmann. U suppose if I hook the craftbeerpi system up in concert I can monitor all the vessels and go from there to discover heat loss, if any. I have manuals for each individual piece that it came with, but they assembled these goods from shelf parts, and didn't provide a "Brew Easy" manual. I have a stack of individual component manuals though. HAHAHA Cheers Buddy

@beeroquoisnation

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY I have this manual. Thanks buddy. It shows the fitting as optional. Cheers.

Seems like the law of diminishing returns would apply here. I would like to know the difference between a beer brewed on a $400 system versus a $1500 system. This just seems extremely unnecessary.

The UI of this controller... Are we in 2020 yet?

@schnabbeduddel

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY Brewtools? I didn't want to be to negative. I think it's an interesting, built to last system. And I really like the way you structure your videos.

still waiting for a system that really made for easy instead of having all sort of other steps that basically make it as tedious as BIAB in a cooler and a pot.

@mauricefalcon9773

3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the brewzilla 240v, a very easy to use all in one all grain brewing system

None of the cool stuff is available in my country. Looks like a great system. Cheers

@OldNorsebrewery

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY all of Scandinavia. No country up here have Blichmann stuff, maybe just riptide but nothing like this lot

@OldNorsebrewery

3 жыл бұрын

@@BEERNBBQBYLARRY NAH. I really like Blichmann solution that you show. Simple & easy two kettle solution

Donald Sutherland voice over.

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Looks those Donald Sutherland impersonation lessons paid off!