Brunken Dastard's Big Bad Brewery Build

[onelegout]

Fitted the casters the other day, which was a nice simple job. I was worried that only having 3 bolts in each would be a problem, but it's more than strong enough to hold the kegs full of water :)

Today I ordered some aluminium tread plate for the top and shelf of the brewery - having it cut to size with a lip folded over the front so It's easier to clean.

I'll probably fit that next week but first job is to brew the first batch! Will be brewing a batch of ordinary bitter on it on saturday - will probably just do a 5 gallon batch to start with, anyone got a recommendation for a good recipe using east Kent goldings? H

 

[onelegout]

The aluminium arrived today! Looks great I think : )

I had planned to just have shelves on the top two bits but they've given me the offcut from the sheet I got, and it's big enough to do the two bottom shelves too! :)

 

[robsan77]

very, very :thumb: nice

 

[greencheapsk8]

Wow nice!! shiny too

 

[broadfordbrewer]

Really enjoyed reading this thread :thumb: love the setup.
I now just need to emulate what you've done without being caught spending the money :rofl:

 

[onelegout]

Thanks : )
Here's a couple of things I'd do differently if I were to do it again:

Buy all the parts before starting work on it - make sure all the fittings were correct.

Instead of using tank connectors, I would have a good welding company weld fittings into the kegs. I would work with BSP fittings.

Instead of using kegs I'd use stainless stock pots or nordic pots.

2 pumps

if I used kegs I'd make a jig to cut the holes in the top

I'd mount the outlets of the kegs on the bottom - this way draining the kegs and cleaning them would be far easier!

 

[robsan77]

some good advice there. I'm hoping to upgrade from my plastic set up come the new year.