I just bought a grainfather and have been watching a ton of videos on it, but this one was the most helpful bc it showed the process from start to finish. I also appreciated the honesty throughout - making the little mistakes and not editing it out is actually quite helpful so I can avoid similar problems (that I'm sure I would have done also). Thanks for the great tutorial!

@gamingchef8985

5 жыл бұрын

No matter what we do, we learn more from our mistakes than triumphs. This was most enjoyable.

@a2mfk

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with this more. This video was probably the best I've seen for the beginner!

@razorback0z

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@discostucrazymunkey

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I am about to buy one and have been doing research into which BIAB system is best for me. Larry should be on commission from Grainfather. This video is so comprehensive, it has essentially convinced me I need one.

@bradyzion8041

2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me

I have trouble watching 5 minute videos sometimes, but I watched every second of this. Super helpful, honest, and entertaining. Well done! I just bought a Grainfather and have been nervous about my first brew, but this video put me at ease as you reminded me that it’s OK to make a few mistakes while learning a whole new system. Thank you!

Larry. After sparging, spray some cold water on the outside of the Grainfather and you can see the level of hot wort to see if you need to add more water. That way you don't have to take the grainbed off.

I just completed my 1st Grainfather all-grain brew and it went great. Thanks for all your reviews and tutorials to get me to this point.

That was a great insight Larry. I have been putting off getting one of these machines. Now seems to be a good time. The programme that comes with it is fantastic. Thank you. Nick

This video really helped me out Larry. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this for guys like me. I had to go back and reference this a few times.

Great review, Larry! I’ve done about 10 batches now on my Grainfather and haven’t looked back! The small footprint is perfect for my 2BR apartment, since I can just store it the corner of a closet.

The long video was good pal! Detail is what I was looking for. Thank you and well done.

Thanks, Larry, for your thorough and personable approach. Really helps to visualize the brewing process. My brew partner and I just bought a G30 and will do our first batch ever next week, so discovering your video couldn’t have come at a better time! All the best from Stockholm, Sweden.

Really cool video, thanks for not editing out the mistakes in your process, helps really make a better decision!

Hi have to say thank you, Iv been watching you for the last 6 months and thanks to you iv picked up my own fermentasaurus and just started it first brew. So again thank you for all your vids.

Just finished putting together my new grainfather, I had a few queries about the mechanics which you have answered perfectly , much appreciated

Love how you're never afraid to show your screw ups. We brewers know all about those (!) yet most choose to edit them out. You show 'em warts and all Laz. Love your honesty.

I was having a sad evening and the piano ditty lifted my mood ☺️🙏🏻

Another great video Larry. You do a great job explaining everything. Very informative. Can't wait to get the rest of the components for my 5 gallon system so that I can begin brewing. Keep the beer videos coming.

This is the best video about the Grainfather so far, thanks a lot for making it !

Cool video, thanks! I am new to brewing and have recently acquired this Grainfather. This video helps me a lot to get to know the Grainfather better before I start brewing with it.

Great video. I am considering buying a grainfather and watching someone actually brew with it helps a lot. Thank you.

Just bought mine, brewed my first batch and I’m sold on how easy it was. Thanks

Hey Larry, thanks for the in depth video showing first usage of the grainfather. Learned a lot from this video. Can't wait to pick mine up. Cheers brother =)

Long video and I enjoyed every bit of it and never skipped a second! Good job Larry and now I'm thinking about going shopping 😀

Best Grainfather Review So Far Thank You.

Thanks for making this video! I recently purchased a Grainfather but am new to homebrewing and wasn't really sure how the system would work. This video has definitely helped me feel a lot more prepared for my first brew day on it.

Thanks so much for making this content Larry - this is still my go to video on how to use Grainfather.

Awesome! Been waiting for this one! Also excited about my first batch- only a few weeks to go (really low on gravity, but I know what I did wrong).. thanks for all the informative and inspiring videos, Larry!

VERY cool! I haven't brewed beer in about five years now and am getting back into it. I used to do all grain. I can't believe the advancements in the homebrew market in just five years! I'll be ordering one of these for sure! Great video! Thanks!

Thanks Larry - really good video - helpful. Like Tim below I just got a Grainfather and your deep dive was just what I wanted. Tons of lessons learnt. Thanks from cold and wet Sydney, Australia.

Watched the lot, from start to end without pausing and I enjoyed :) Have a grainfather myself, but only two brews under my belt so far. What I haven't used though, is the 'connect app', so really pleased to see that part of your video. Well done...thumbs up from me.

Thanks for the video, Larry! Helped me a lot to understand the process better.

watched till the end , great video Larry keep them coming!!

A great idea to publish a “full” footage. Those who are interested will watch it with pleasure. The others will skip to another YT production. That’s all. Thanks! Great job!

Thx man! Just got mine and im sure you saved me from screwing up :) really informative and i loved the long format!

THanks a lot for the video Larry, im new to all grain brewing and just bought a robobrew v3 , had a hell of a time finding a long video showing all the steps of using an all in one, this answered a lot of my questions and was entertaining to boot. I think I have the confidence to try my first batch on my robobrew

@nopenada2271

6 жыл бұрын

I have watched some of his videos, very informative aswell, his review helped me decide on the robo v3 . yours just had a few more in depth steps that helped. and was good to see how easy the cleanup was

This has explained a lot that’s missing in other videos. Good work !

At about 30 minutes mark of this video I went ahead and purchased Grainfather G30 to replace my Brewmaster 50L clone. Thanks man, your video was very helpful!

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Great video. Looking forward to getting my system next week!

Fantastic video thanks Larry. Very informative and honest. I'm a newbe so I'll be referring back to this multiple times.

Awesome video Larry.

Great video as always Larry! Keep up the good work! Cheers!!

Thanks for the review, Larry. I’ve really been considering the Grainfather, so I’m glad you happened to do a review. It got to a point for me that my 10 gallon batches with the burners and mash tun and everything, are starting to feel more like a chore. The grainfather just seems like less of a “chore”

I bought one of these last week, going to do my first all grain today.

Great video Larry, thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your work! Film is very informative, and helpful. Have a nice day! Cheers!

Nice job going through the GF! Considering a G40 (as well as the required house/garage wiring needed) and your detailed bids really helped with some questions I had! Thanks.

Thanks Larry, another great video!

Thanks for showing the entire process, including cleanup!

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Larry, I just watched your Grainfather: First Brew Day video. I haven’t started yet, but will be doing so on or just after my retirement in a couple of months time. I intend using Grainfather and doing whole grain brewing so I was really interested in your experience. I found the video really interesting and it just makes me more than ever want to get started. Thanks - I am going to check out other vids now.

Enjoyed that Larry. My first Grainfather brew tomorrow, so hoping not to mess up!

Thanks for the video, really useful stuff. Mine arrives tomorrow and this has made it less intimidating

Hi Larry Greetings from the UK - just bought the GF Connect, so will be starting a partial mash kit shortly. Thought I would get to all-grain in easy stages. I already have the GF Conical Fermenter, which I've been using for kits - great piece of gear also. Your vid and honesty therein much appreciated!

@martinlewis9505

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, been using David's videos too. Jumped to his defence recently, as he was getting some criticism.

Hey Larry, thanks for the video. A tip for checking the volume without being able to look inside: use a spray bottle with just water and spray against the outside of the kettle on where the volume marks are. Because the wort inside is warm you'll see it condense up to where wort is filled.

As always Larry great video. 👍🏻 Cheers

I purchased a Grainfather and made this recipe. It was my first batch. The only change I made was to reduce the amount of hops by almost half. I personally don't like hoppy beers. I enjoyed the brew day with the Grainfather. I took a full keg to a party yesterday and it was gone in a short time. Everyone loved this beer. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks Larry. Non techies appreciate knowing the challenge of process details they face.

Larry - a terrific run-down / demo. Been thinkin' about one of these for myself but...have decided to build a custom set-up based upon 50 litre kegs

Loved the video and did not skip even once. :D I am saving up for a Grainfather as I type and can not wait to get one. I think going from BIAB to this will be alot of fun :D

Excellent 1st brewday, you did however forget to mention if you hit your gravity marks. I will look forward to your future videos. Cheers!

Great video Larry. I’ve been thinking about getting a Grainfather.

Nice job, Larry! Pretty impressive boil too. I'm hoping for the same when I finally get around to brewing on mine. After seeing this I'm thinking I'll pre-sanitize the chiller (before the first hop addition, perhaps), so not to disturb the cone after whirlpooling.

Great video Larry!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. You have no idea what this means to me!

Great video! I've been wanting an electric system for awhile now and I like how this mostly all in one system will have a much smaller storage footprint in my garage. The main thing I need to consider is that I like to brew 2 or 3 consecutive batches on a brew day to make my total brewing time more efficient, but I won't be able to do that with this system. In case you don't know what I mean, I'm talking about having the first batch in the boil kettle, while the 2nd batch is sparging, while the 3rd batch is mashing. I also like having the option of brewing 5 or 10 gallon batches using either my 10 or 15 gallon bill kettle while using the same mash cooler. Just something to consider before I decide to buy The Grainfather system.

Looks like a great device! Very nice video too!

Great video!

Great review of a first batch! Also, glad Im not the only one that brews in crocs!

@TristanElliott86

6 жыл бұрын

As much hate as they get, they really are great for brewing (and other things). When I brew in my garage, the concrete floor usually ends up getting wet. They are pretty good at gripping the wet surfaces and saving me from slipping. And they're good for my back! I also just ordered my GF......

Hello Larry I liked your Grainfather video. I have a Picobrew S. I been looking at this system for when I move up to the next step in brewing. I like the app part of this product. I dont have the time to sit about and watch the brewing part sometimes. That's why I got my Picobrew and I didn't have to know how to make the grain mix. I like the fact you show how to do did this from the start. It makes a guy I me see that everyone has the same problems with a new brewer. The fact that the instructions don't alway say every step is good for me to see because I don't have your skills yet. I have to order all my grain mixes from out of town places due to the fact that I don't have a Brew store near me. I emailed the Grainfather company and they said I can get the 220 voltage system. I have 220 voltage in my garage for my Buzz box welder. It will take bit of a while to get this one but I think it will be worth the wait. Thanks for your video And to Puzzlebox your a JERK !!

Blichmann has a in-line ThruMometer so you can keep an eye on your wort temperature going into the ferementer.

Great review, it pretty much answered all my questions about equipment limitations (external sparge). I think the only question I have is I keep hearing about the 120V system takes awhile to heat water. How long was your brew day and what would it have been if you used your propane system? Thanks much.

Awesome video Larry! Thank you

@ericsouligne6102

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry, I might have missed it but what was your OG going into the fermentasaurus. I wondered how well the Grainfather’s extraction efficiency was.

Great video. Thanks for making thus. More than any other video, this one has prompted me to buy a 220v G30.

Outstanding job!! Thankyou very much!!!!!!

@BEERNBBQBYLARRY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Wehey been waiting for this :-)

@Danmarsh916

6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the hard work you put in to it all!!! if you ever fancy a brew day in the UK give me a shout hahaha

Hey Larry, I watched several of your videos and find them very helpful. I'm really new at home brewing. Three 1 gallon kits. Then I just picked up a Picobrew S used twice, picoferm, and four picopaks all for $250. The plan is to scale up to 5 gallons later this year and been researching the grainfather as an option to kettles and burners. This was a really great video to help me in my decision. Also watched the fermenter comparison and decided to go with glass based on the info you provided. If ever in the San Francisco area, hit me up and I'll take you to my hometown microbreweries. armstrongbrewing is one, the other is 47hills Cheers!

Great vid Larry!

Great video man. I know it's a bit lengthy, but brewing is always lengthy.. I've been using the grainfather for a little over 2 years now. And I gotta say, the grainfather is an amazing system, small footprint, great efficiency, and indoor brewing is awesome! But best of all, even when you "outgrow" a 5 gallon system like this It's still a PERFECT pilot system.

@jacobwood6437

6 жыл бұрын

Plus I've seen quite a few of your videos, and I finally subscribed (I have no clue why I didn't subscribe earlier) Anyways, thumbs-up man! Keep doing what your doing.

Very good info, my experience with cold tap water running through chiller gets temp down so very quick to get to 20deg c :)

Great video! Thank Larry

Very nice video!

I'm thinking of going for the Grainfather. Great video :)

Thanks for this excellent video!

You're a cool guy Larry.. Just got yourself a new subscriber!

Thanks Larry, love your site and have learned much from you! Question: could you have heated your sparge water along with your mash water and held that in your hot h2o tank for later?

Larry, I've watched many of your videos. You go into great detail and I appreciate that. I'm looking at purchasing a digiboil and then adding a pump to go the cheaper route. I'll probably just make an immersion chiller like the one you made. Anyways thanks for the great videos. Oh and the food you make looks awesome! 👍👍

Great video. I’ve been brewing on the Grainfather for 15 mos, 20-25 batches. Wish we could talk so I could share the little tricks I’ve learned along the way. I had previously been doing extract brewing and the GF extended my brew day but the expanded range of brewing options make it a no brainer. And like you said, the small footprint is fantastic.

@chrismoore9402

6 жыл бұрын

I also just started brewing on the grainfather after doing extract. I am only 2 brews in i the grainfather and am very happy with it but I would like to hear some if your tips and tricks

@jefflangley6205

6 жыл бұрын

Chris, send me your email address. I’m bogey@jjlangley.com

@757LawnNLandscape

5 жыл бұрын

just bought the grain father as first time grain brewer. also bought beersmith 3 for help to transfer the recipe. ive been looking to try to do kits until comfortable just buying ingredients and doing myself. any help on kits that alrdy have recipes up on grain father? or a website that has them. very confused on manuelly doing it since it doesnt convert perfectlty. any help is appreciated. also can email me at ryannewell2013@gmail.com

Very Cool Larry.

thanks Larry - great video !!

I’ve been enjoying your videos on making beer. I currently only do cider and mead, but I am considering an extract kit to try out since I wouldn’t have to buy any extra equipment before I know if I want to add beer to my brew hobby.

Hey Larry awesome channel! Would you suggest a good basic rig for a complete new home brewer? I'd rather go straight to kegging to avoid cleaning of bottles etc...

Thanks for this video! 🍻🍻

Very good review

I watch this video when I brew on my GF. Im on my 3rd GF brew, and this is a great follow along. One thing I figured out this session was to measure water with the grain bucket out! That may be why your (and mine) mash was so thick.

Just discovered the channel recently Larry. It's been great learning from you, I'm only about 5 brews in but I wish I'd watched your videos sooner. It made me chuckle when you said 5 Gallon is an experiment brew though. Man, in the UK that's a full batch. I'm downsizing to 10ltr while I work things out.

Great video, many thanks!

Thanks for the video .. I would like to know how much time it takes you the entire brewing session.

Larry, great video! I was wondering what is the brand of your conical fermenter and where did you get it?

New subscriber here Larry. I was actually happy seeing you actually brew with this system! It’s making me really consider buying it. Personally, do you suggest this investment of a machine or would you think sticking to the cooler method be better? Just trying to figure everything out. Thanks again Larry!

Thanks Larry!

Great video, got a lot of answers here :)

Nice one Larry

thanks for the great video like always. I hope you will do a video of when you taste this beer and give your comments about it. thanks again great job