Spike Brewing Single Vessel Brewing System 1st Brew Day

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First brew day on the Spike Brewing single vessel E-biab brewing system. I take you through my brew day. Not without issues, but a good look at what brewing on the Spike system will be like.
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  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers
    @ShortCircuitedBrewers4 жыл бұрын

    Pricing just in!! Here you go!! 20g NPT Basket Only - $300 (Basket +single NPT fitting on top of basket) 20g TC Basket Only - $325 (Basket +single TC fitting on top of basket) 20g NPT Full System - $1,775 (Kettle, Basket, Controller, Pump and Hardware. Chiller optional) 20g TC Full System - $1,975 (Kettle, Basket, Controller, Pump and Hardware. Chiller optional)

  • @Mezoloth

    @Mezoloth

    4 жыл бұрын

    The baskets are a good price! I suspect they will be a vary popular option.

  • @chiefsmash7516

    @chiefsmash7516

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the demo Brian, as always your unbiased opinion is appreciated. Comparing that system with the CHS 20gal, the SB with no chiller or hop baskets is ~$75 more than the same size system. Add a plate chiller and the 2 hop baskets, included with the CHS system, and its approximately an additional $200 which puts it at $1975 for an almost identical system. IMHO, I don't see any reason to spend an additional $200 for a name. Maybe I'm missing something but I guess when you do the brew day on the CHS 10gal system we will get a better idea of which one is better for our individual situations. one thing to keep in mind is that, as far as I know, CHS does not offer the TC options so if that's a thing for you then SB hit your niche.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chiefsmash7516 I hear ya.. Good to have options IMO.. I personally don't really see the need for TC fittings... Don't get me wrong they look cool as shit.. But I like cam locks.. Lol👍🍻

  • @jpshomebrew9966

    @jpshomebrew9966

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well I was off :)

  • @PaulArneson

    @PaulArneson

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did they release pricing for the 15gal?

  • @angryroosterbrewing913
    @angryroosterbrewing9134 жыл бұрын

    Great quality video. Enjoyed watching your brew day.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I enjoyed it. I want to do more brew days and recipe videos. 🍻👍

  • @PetraKann
    @PetraKann4 жыл бұрын

    Impressive presentation. This Spike system looks good, even with the tapered inner basket and one sided resting lugs.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    YeH not really an issue to me they feel plenty secure. Once the taper gets fixed it should sit more level. 👍🍻

  • @Texaviator
    @Texaviator4 жыл бұрын

    Ooo the anticipation!!

  • @jeremyomnet
    @jeremyomnet4 жыл бұрын

    Well done. I like it, nice to see the prototype model and Spike's transparency in development. On the way to a great little unit.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah pretty cool they let us show the prototype. 👍🍻

  • @jeremyomnet

    @jeremyomnet

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe they can develop a hook that can attach to the basket handles to aid in the lifting with a gantry system.

  • @JoeWeymouth
    @JoeWeymouth4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got to share all of this. I have been following and been getting emails from Spike in regards to this system. Looking forward to the autotune info and second brew session.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir!! Going for a minimum grain bill 5 gallon batch next!! 👍🍻

  • @JoeWeymouth

    @JoeWeymouth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Outstanding. Looking forward to it

  • @pschannel6685
    @pschannel66854 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. Eager to see what the final system will look like. Hopefully they have it at HomebrewCon. See ya there ;-)

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah! Me too. I would think they will! 👍🍻

  • @coreytaylor1673
    @coreytaylor16734 жыл бұрын

    Cool to see the Exchillerator. It's my next purchase!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    It works well.. First time using it. 👍🍻

  • @silveraven1
    @silveraven13 жыл бұрын

    Every listen to Brian. LET IT REST 10min. So many stuck mashes on my Breweasy. This works.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! It really does! 👍🍻

  • @rickmooreEz-2chew-BBQ
    @rickmooreEz-2chew-BBQ4 жыл бұрын

    Great job...

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 👍🍻

  • @MicroSessionsBrewing
    @MicroSessionsBrewing4 жыл бұрын

    Well done ...

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍🍻

  • @harryanderson3527
    @harryanderson35274 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video Brian! You should have left the dead lift of the grain basket to the sink in the video. It would have been interesting to see how you handled that. Had to be a challenge!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha!! Wasn't bad once it drained!! 👍🍻

  • @Awoit
    @Awoit3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! How well does the recirculation work post-boil for focusing hop sediment into the center, allowing you to pull the boiled wort out without bringing in the gunk?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    It work as well as any kind there system they have the pickup tube positioned I'm a good place. 👍🍻

  • @A2an
    @A2an4 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see you test all different systems and brew with trial and error (with respect). I still love Brewtools best and it's in the same price range. In my opinion, it is too expensive and it has nothing to do with the problem you have encountered. The control unit is just to much DIY, and I have doubts that the hooks on the side of the malt tube will stay attached, or if it damaged the side of the grain basket, that's just my opinion anyway. Thanks for the video.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    For sure.. I show it all the good the bad all my experiences.. Even if it's my fault.. Lol thanks for the comments! 👍🍻

  • @the_bishop
    @the_bishop4 жыл бұрын

    I have been electric brewing for a good while now, and I have not had much luck with PID controllers. An autotune might work well with one grain bill, but not another. The latest iteration of my brewing controller uses Auber Instruments DSPR 120 for mashing temperature control and boil intensity control, and they're pretty much bulletproof. No massive temperature fluctuations as well as being able to 'feather' the element with a 60hz power switching cycle makes it easy to maintain temps, greatly reduces the chance of scorching, and generally makes for a smoother brew day. I actually just sent this to spike as a suggestion.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    The DSPR120 is a PID. I've had great results with PID based systems personally no matter the batch size. 👍🍻

  • @the_bishop

    @the_bishop

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers You're right, the DSPR 120 is a PID, but it seems to be ideally set for this purpose and there's no need for an auto tune. I particularly like the fact that it doesn't overshoot the temperature and it doesn't operate on a 2 second interval. No pulsing boil, and it can vary the duty cycle with much better precision to hit temps.

  • @PortlyGentleman
    @PortlyGentleman4 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done 👍 I was really hoping for a grunt ! You're gonna have that recipe available on Brewfather?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I created it on beersmith.. I will have to get a profile put together on it. And enter the recipe. Sorry no grunt!! Lol 👍🍻

  • @johnnyperez2260
    @johnnyperez22604 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Can you please tell us the height of the kettle with the basket draining on top? I want to see if it will fit in my space in the basement

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can.. When I get home from work I'll measure and give you the info.. 👍🍻 thanks for the feedback! 👍🍻

  • @ColoradoFlyFisherMan
    @ColoradoFlyFisherMan4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a nice mash day.......I mean *brew day. Cheers Brian.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha very funny Travis! 👍🍻

  • @chiefsmash7516

    @chiefsmash7516

    4 жыл бұрын

    LMAO, that's a good one.

  • @stigberntsen9301
    @stigberntsen93014 жыл бұрын

    during boil it seems to use pwm, not PID. That is a good thing :)

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! You can switch it easily!! Very nice! 👍🍻

  • @ryanamuso
    @ryanamuso4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the detailed video! Two questions; Do you think you would be able to attach a lid mounted steam condenser with the kettle clamp to this unit? What do you use for a stand? Any one in particular you would recommend? Thanks again Brian!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would probably port it into the side of the kettle.. The stand I used was a step stool from harbour freight. 👍🍻

  • @palmtree5544
    @palmtree55444 жыл бұрын

    Since this is basically a BIAB system. I was surprised you did not use a hop basket instead of dropping them directly into the wort. Hop baskets, like BIAB, keeps a lot of solids out of your chiller and fermenter. Also makes cleanup a little easier.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah.. I guess that's true.. Wasn't to concerned about it I guess... And it didn't come with one so using it as it came. 👍🍻

  • @jkkyker9410
    @jkkyker94104 жыл бұрын

    Few bugs to work out & that reoccurring, stuck sparge. Great job. 🍻

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍🍻

  • @maureydion1150
    @maureydion11502 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brian. I brew in a all in one brewha conical fermenter. So in mine there is 7 litres of water in the cone or dead space before I put the colander in. How do I adjust the mash water volume for this? Thank you.

  • @BobbyFromNJ
    @BobbyFromNJ4 жыл бұрын

    As I suggested before, split the output to the recirc and whirlpool at the same time. It will allow you to keep the recirc slow while not completely choking the pump down. The added benefit is more homogeneous temps in the lower area. I personally wouldn't do a sparge but if I did, I would be adding the sparge water immediately after pulling the basket up so that water was being added before the wort level dropped below the top of the grain. There is a very real chance of oversparging when sprinkling over exposed grain.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input Bobby. Much appreciated! 👍🍻

  • @davevititoe3368

    @davevititoe3368

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like that idea (splitting the return). I’ll give that a try.

  • @jphomebrew

    @jphomebrew

    7 ай бұрын

    How do you split the output?

  • @BobbyFromNJ

    @BobbyFromNJ

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jphomebrew with a TEE

  • @jphomebrew

    @jphomebrew

    7 ай бұрын

    @@BobbyFromNJ Found your excellent article about spike tank split flow. Ordered up the parts from you. Thanks!

  • @oscargrouch3245
    @oscargrouch32453 жыл бұрын

    It's 2020 and homebrewers still think you "extract tannins" from heat. It's largely due to mash pH which should never be an issue unless you over mash, oops, over sparge. Great video, thanks!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can extract tannins from heat, but i think it would have to be pretty high to notice it.

  • @glenm125
    @glenm1254 жыл бұрын

    Looks like it needs a floating slotted plate on top of the grain bed, to distribute the recirc, stop the channelling. Second thought is, heavy basket, hanging on one side to drain, does it feel unstable at all? Falling over at this point would suck. Those points aside, looks seriously legit. Between the unboxing (sorta) and this, solid review.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    The basket on the side never felt unstable to me. A manifold of some kind wouldn't IMO. Thanks for the comments! 👍🍻

  • @patrickkatkaew9843
    @patrickkatkaew98432 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video very helpful i am beginner starting learning make beer i have a question what model in this video includes everything how much Thank you Have a good day

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is a link in the description for the equipment. 👍🍻

  • @MB-ob6ye
    @MB-ob6ye4 жыл бұрын

    I already have a 20 gallon kettle from Spike that I use with a custom Utah Biodiesel basket. I think I'm gonna try this basket out. No complaints with the basket from UTB, but this seems like it will be easier to lift, drain, and clean than the all mesh basket.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I imagine the grain sticks to the basket? The Spike basket seems to work pretty well.

  • @MB-ob6ye

    @MB-ob6ye

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Yes sir! Thanks for the vid and pricing update. Looking forward to these being up for sale.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍🍻

  • @Trent1899
    @Trent18994 жыл бұрын

    Haven't even used a system with a pump before, but is sparging necessary is you were recirculating for the whole mash? I know you took your profile from beersmith, just wanted your opinion. Thanks for the great video! Always appreciate your hard work!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! There is some sugar stll left in the grain and the idea is to rinse the remaining sugar out. 👍🍻

  • @dec7td
    @dec7td4 жыл бұрын

    What is the kind of material on your walls? I'm looking at laminate but wondering if the heat and moisture will be an issue. Also considering glue down vinyl or wood-look tile. Thanks for all the great videos.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Answered on Reddit to lol. Vinyl tile. Don't waste your time with self adhesive though.. 👍🍻

  • @foleyu2
    @foleyu24 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Why do they recommend a thick mash and a sparge? Wouldn't you be better going for a thinner mash or full volume to stop it getting stuck ?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Probably. As a matter of fact heard from Spike and it is intended as a no sparge system.. Lol

  • @MrRobhadfield
    @MrRobhadfield4 жыл бұрын

    What I've found with PIDs is that, because they're self learning, you should only run them when everything is running as expected. By that I mean if you turn it on without the pump it will learn how long it takes to heat up without the pump, then you turn the pump on and it will see the temp dropping quicker so will overcompensate. Same with turning the element off, it will think it needs to add more power as it's not getting the response it expects... I used to do the same dance as you but I've started to turn the PID off (not the element) when I'm not recircing or when just heating up static water and it seems to help. I only run the PID when the pump is on.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm familiar with how PIDs operate and how to tune them. This one is not self learning it has a auto tune program you run it through. I'll cover it in my next video.

  • @MrRobhadfield

    @MrRobhadfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Sorry, I wasn't saying you didn't at all. Just my experience is that (regardless of autotuning) they don't know when you're bypassing them so they panic and try to overcompensate. Turning the element off when it thinks it's on will confuse it regardless of autotune. Just my anecdotal 2c, not contradicting what you said. Peace and love...

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MrRobhadfieldwasn't offended..didn't mean to seem that way... I turned it off because I knew at that point it wasn't auto tuned and was going to way overshoot my mash.. I wouldn't have done that had I not had that concern. Once auto tuned I wouldn't mess with the element switch. Cheers Rob! 👍🍻

  • @MrRobhadfield

    @MrRobhadfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers I'm sharing, not because I know better, but because I've done worse 😂

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MrRobhadfield haha I hear ya!! 👍🍻

  • @colesjp19
    @colesjp194 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a mash paddle, any chance you have a link for it?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    It isn't mine it is is actually one from. My home brew club.. I won last montha competition and got to keep it for a month.. I'll see if they can tell me where the got it.. 👍🍻

  • @ethanbarrieau7917
    @ethanbarrieau79173 жыл бұрын

    The overshoot sounds like it could be integral wind-up. The longer and longer it sits thinking its On with the manual switch off it will accumulate error in the integral term. If it was an auto-tuning issue you probably would've seen overshoot on the initial strike water heating as well.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the sensor placement. From further testing the flow is not passing the sensor on a consistent basis and not registering the temp change.

  • @ethanbarrieau7917

    @ethanbarrieau7917

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Makes sense.

  • @GeoffElliot
    @GeoffElliot4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent overview of the Spike Brewing all-on-one prototype Brian! It's nice to know seasoned brewers such as yourself have issues on brew day too. The prototype looks great by the way. My question(s); has Spike indicated who their target audience is (homebrewer, Microbrewer)? With your experience/exposure to the many all-in-one systems available on the market, does it produce a better beer (colour, aroma, flavour, etc). How does the ease with which you can brew with compare to other systems on the market from an out of the box experience? All the best to you and keep the tutorials coming!

  • @SpikeBrewing

    @SpikeBrewing

    4 жыл бұрын

    Geoff, I can answer one of your questions. This is 100% designed for the home brewer that wants a quick, easy, repeatable, compact brewing system that isn't going to break down. Buy Once. Cry Once.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the target is home brewers looking to do larger batches. As far as quality.. As far as quality, this system will make as good a beer as any other system

  • @prOkrEAt
    @prOkrEAt2 жыл бұрын

    What are you using for a stand?

  • @briansbrews4688
    @briansbrews46884 жыл бұрын

    I saw that the 15 gallon specs are for 2.5 to 5 gallon batches, but I wonder if it could do a one gallon batch? I know the 10 gallon says up to 2.5 gallons, but I feel like one could easily do 5 gallons as well. Don’t know. I do 1 to 5 gallon batches, so I’d want it to cover that range.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    The batch sizes are mainly to do with voltage and amperage of the element power. I doubt with the amount of space under the basket in this system. There probably will be more than a gallon under the basket. 👍🍻

  • @chesterpuffington8368
    @chesterpuffington83684 жыл бұрын

    Looks pretty good, small details to work out but overall very nice. Was that a 110 element?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha. No way.. 240

  • @chesterpuffington8368

    @chesterpuffington8368

    4 жыл бұрын

    Short Circuited Brewers I thought it was, I saw a plug during the video and it looked like a 110. LoL. Thanks for the video.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chesterpuffington8368 oh that was for the spare water heater! 👍🍻

  • @chesterpuffington8368

    @chesterpuffington8368

    4 жыл бұрын

    Short Circuited Brewers ahhh that make sense. For a minute I thought that system kicks ass for 110 power. 😂

  • @Fidelity101flies
    @Fidelity101flies3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any helpful hints on how to prevent a stuck mash? Spike recommends 0.035" as a grain mill gap size and I'm currently at 0.040". I've had two stuck mashes to date. Grain mill size is larger than recommended, I wait 10 minutes before recirculating and I'm recirculating at far less than 25% pump capacity...more like 3-5%

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried rice hulls?

  • @the_bishop
    @the_bishop4 жыл бұрын

    Also: Why do you have a second valve attached to the riptide pump?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is one that I use on my HERMS system. I liked to be able to quickly turn off the flow when changing hoses etc. And not change the flow rate. Not necessary. Just my own preference. 👍🍻

  • @marcusfabiousmaximus3463
    @marcusfabiousmaximus34634 жыл бұрын

    Brian, sorry I asked a question for this one on another system. They recommend sparging with this system?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually no.. Talked to them today.. You can and maybe get a couple more gravity tenths but not designed for it.. My next batch is gonna be a no sparge 5.5 gallon batch to see if it will do it!! 👍🍻

  • @marcusfabiousmaximus3463

    @marcusfabiousmaximus3463

    4 жыл бұрын

    Short Circuited Brewers awesome, just saw a price breakdown for the system

  • @staveb0mb
    @staveb0mb4 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for the great videos. I am running the 20 gallon 240v system with a BrewCommander and my books never get above 210 degrees and the boil only appears to be boiling above where the element is located in the as well as in the shape of the element. I have been doing 6 gallons batches if that helps. Any ideas? I have emailed both clawhammer and blichmann and still can't figure this out.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is a continuous boil? Or does it boil then stop and then boil again?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    After the mash are you switching to manual mode? Or just increasing your temp to 212?

  • @staveb0mb

    @staveb0mb

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers I switch it to "on" with 100% power and the display reads "boil" and the current temp

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok..

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    What wattage is your element?

  • @cjcampbell09
    @cjcampbell094 жыл бұрын

    Did Spike mention anything about a lid with a steam condenser port?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    They did not. 👍🍻

  • @heomfd1606

    @heomfd1606

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers I asked SB during the live brew day (it was either Larry or Brian's) and they said the steam condenser would be available at launch.

  • @silveraven1
    @silveraven13 жыл бұрын

    Ok so here’s the big question. Which system do you prefer? The Blichmann Breweasy or the Spike Solo? While taking everything into consideration. I have the Blichmann. I don’t “love” it but all systems will have their downfalls.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the brew easy. The only thing that the brew easy needs to be a better system in my opinion is the thermo well for the brew commander as a standard option so you can insert the temperature probe into the kettle when boiling. The brew easy has much better flow through its smash tun. 👍🍻

  • @MrRM-kb5lh
    @MrRM-kb5lh4 жыл бұрын

    What do you estimate the max weight of the basket could be?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I could imagine 40 lbs of grain without issues maybe above 50 once the reduce the taper on the production model.

  • @FineDetailLasering
    @FineDetailLasering4 жыл бұрын

    What is the platform you have the pot sitting on?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harbor freight step stool.. Best brew stand ever!! Lol 👍🍻

  • @mattxander12
    @mattxander124 жыл бұрын

    1st: Brian, thanks for brewing on a school night. I'm kidding, but I know its tougher when you have to get up the next day and be a real person. 2nd: you've already heard too much about butterfly valves. They're nifty to clean though! 3rd: Do you think the performance and/or features of the baskets warrants usage on other setups, such as SSBrewtech 1v system, Blichmann systems etc ? My question really comes down to the PID and if you think its suitable or if there are better options out there presently?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the basket worked well. I personally am fine with a PID based system. Really reliable and accurate (when tuned!!!) And they generally last a long time. I think to stay "relevant" With the upcoming generation of brewers some "connectivity" Is being sought after. How much is anyones guess. Thanks for the questions! 👍🍻

  • @gregf9989
    @gregf99894 жыл бұрын

    Does this system do 5 gallons as well? Doesn't look like you will have much water to mash.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    FUNNY you should ask!! I will be releasing a video of that very thing tomorrow!! Stay tuned! 👍🍻

  • @gregf9989

    @gregf9989

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers awesome! Cant wait to see!!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKF5rNyola7eqcY.html

  • @gregorywinters4697
    @gregorywinters46974 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen any one use globe valves with brewing systems?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't even know what that is I assume a 4 way valve?

  • @gregorywinters4697

    @gregorywinters4697

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers they are valves that are designed for flow control. Gate valves are for on and off. That Blinchman pump is almost like one. Instead of a cone or needle valve its a disk in the horizontal position.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregorywinters4697 Yeah i looked it up after your comment. Interesting valve for sure. I assume the reason that no one has used them on a brewing system is expense?

  • @gregf9989
    @gregf99894 жыл бұрын

    How does this compare to the clawhammer system?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't have any experience with the Clawhammer 20 gallon system yet.

  • @davevititoe3368
    @davevititoe33684 жыл бұрын

    I’m surprise that you tried to use the butterfly valve to control flow. They’re really not designed for that. Recommend opening it all the way. After that, use the ball valve after the pump to control the flow. That should give you more consistent control.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    My inexperience with butterfly valves.. Don't use them on my kettles.. You are 100% right about the ball valve.. 👍🍻

  • @BobbyFromNJ

    @BobbyFromNJ

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers They really shouldn't be used on kettles smaller than 1BBL but I can't blame Spike for offering it that way since so many goofballs want.....

  • @SpikeBrewing

    @SpikeBrewing

    4 жыл бұрын

    Our complete system will use ball valves on the outlet of the pump to control flow precisely. We did not supply a pump for this BETA test and therefore Brian used his own.

  • @davevititoe3368

    @davevititoe3368

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spike Brewing Looking forward to buying one of these bad boys.

  • @98pharaoh

    @98pharaoh

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers will you be offering this system outside of the US?

  • @TheDhoyt1234
    @TheDhoyt12344 жыл бұрын

    What is the reason for going to manual mode for boiling? You cant stay in Auto mode with the setpoint above boiling point?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    To be able to control the boil.. On 240v it is a little too vigorous. If you leave it on temp mode it boils to vigorous.

  • @TheDhoyt1234

    @TheDhoyt1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers So because of the power it has a hard time maintaining like 208 °F in Auto Mode?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    TheDhoyt1234 no not a problem maintaining it. If that’s your boiling point it will boil harder than necessary. You don’t need to boil that vigorously..it is designed like a commercial brewery type control. It is PID based.

  • @TheDhoyt1234

    @TheDhoyt1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers yeah I understand PID loops, I'm a DDC technician so I'm very familiar. That's why I was curious, a PID will maintain whatever you set it to if it's tuned properly so I thought it was weird to set it to manual.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheDhoyt1234 just to put it into PWM mode... What we all do on our big brewing systems..

  • @BEERNBBQBYLARRY
    @BEERNBBQBYLARRY4 жыл бұрын

    Cool. I'm still mashing as I type this. The autotune should fix your problem. It worked fine for me after autotuning it. Mash temperatures on mine were only +/-1 deg F.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Good to hear it worked for you.. I'm the damn guinea pig!! Haha

  • @BEERNBBQBYLARRY

    @BEERNBBQBYLARRY

    4 жыл бұрын

    Short Circuited Brewers You’re on the bleeding edge. I’m just following in your footsteps as if walking through a mine field.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BEERNBBQBYLARRY haha.. I got you.. I let you know about it ASAP!! 👍🍻

  • @kevineggers3862

    @kevineggers3862

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looks pretty solid! Thanks for all the hard work Brian! I really appreciate your videos and how you care about giving the consumer as much info to help them make a more educated decision!

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kevineggers3862 thanks for the feedback!! 👍🍻

  • @jpshomebrew9966
    @jpshomebrew99664 жыл бұрын

    How was the cleaning?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really simple. Basket was easy the grain wasn't stuck in the slots. Simple rinse and a light scrub. 👍🍻

  • @dreess8085
    @dreess80854 жыл бұрын

    Homebrewing and Hip Hop, both better without auto tuning

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha... I'm not sure about brewing.. But I'll take your word for the hip hop! 👍🍻

  • @grantwarmoth1551
    @grantwarmoth15514 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a dunkelweizen to me with all that wheat

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sho nuff! 👍🍻

  • @canelohillshomebrewery4328
    @canelohillshomebrewery43284 жыл бұрын

    WHAT PUMPS ARE YOU USING

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    I used a blichmann riptide. 👍🍻

  • @thomaslasure8839

    @thomaslasure8839

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers That is what I thought I also use them..

  • @tactical_overland_zr2188
    @tactical_overland_zr21882 жыл бұрын

    So it’s considered a BIAB but you need to sparge 4 gallons? … I thought the convenience of the BIAB was a no sparge method?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just did that for the heck of it.

  • @tactical_overland_zr2188

    @tactical_overland_zr2188

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers oh ok!! I’m so back and forth between this and the Breweasy Classic right now. I can’t decide!! I was like what the heck!?!?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tactical_overland_zr2188 lol sorry. I will say the brew easy classic does perform better than the solo. Much better drainage. Lots of people have had issues with the solo basket flow. 👍🍻

  • @brewsandbass5572
    @brewsandbass55724 жыл бұрын

    It would be worth the price if it came with everything you need including hydrometer. Add in electric kettle and chiller and you'll be close to 3k. 🤑🍞

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did you come up with 3k?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it will. 👍🍻

  • @brewsandbass5572

    @brewsandbass5572

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Should have said 2500 +. I always add in tax.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@brewsandbass5572 gotcha!! Makes sense! Uncle Sam's gotta mess with the brewing!! 👍🍻

  • @sorena.pn.s4690
    @sorena.pn.s46902 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Please put Persian subtitles for this clip or your other clips. Thank you very much.

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll see what I can do.

  • @sorena.pn.s4690

    @sorena.pn.s4690

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thank you very much. And I'm a member of your channel. I am not fluent in English but I communicate with Google Translate. Thank you again .. Good luck.👍👍🌷💗💙💚💖🌷

  • @JohnnyReverse
    @JohnnyReverse4 жыл бұрын

    that stuck sparge tho

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha MASH dammit!! Lol 👍🍻

  • @spatt833
    @spatt8334 жыл бұрын

    Single vessel?

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Uh yup.. 👍🍻

  • @aaron5222
    @aaron52224 жыл бұрын

    Longer video was good

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    @ShortCircuitedBrewers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.. And I cut it down from a rough edit of 35 minutes!! 🍻👍

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