In the next couple of months i am thinking of some upgrades, another couple of cornys and a 35L Brewzilla and using the klarstein as an htl, all feedback welcome on the brewzilla would be most welcome and similar systems as well, thank you
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Oneflewover
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I brew on a pretty ancient Bulldog Brewer. When it packs in I'll probably replace with Robobrew / Brewzilla 35l. It looks to me to be the best at its price point
I think you have already picked what is probably the best options. I have had the Ace for over 3 years and it has done me well and still is so the only real option in that price range is the Klarstein/Angelbrew etc which are all the same machine re-badged and the newer version of mine.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CORNIES
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CORNIES
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Agree on the cornys, i looked at the grain father jeez how much and it aint got a tap 
i would stick with klarstein but delivery is up in in the air, looking like a brewzilla then i have watched a ton of vids on yt and it looks good
i would stick with klarstein but delivery is up in in the air, looking like a brewzilla then i have watched a ton of vids on yt and it looks good
The Grainfather is way too expensive and really no better than the opposition who have improved and caught it up at nearly half the price
I was going to to do exactly what you said as I had the same equipment, but I got good money selling my Klarstein, bought a Chinese boiler as a HLT and was going to get the 65L Zilla for efficiency of time brewing, went for 2 35L ones to brew two different beers in pretty much the same amount of time.
Chap works with me got the Brewzilla...he loves it more than his Mrs!
I'm in exactly the same position and considering the same upgrades, though haven't thought much about what to use as a hlt. I have a 35L Malt Miller kettle which I could fit an element to, or may just find a second hand urn.
There's a video comparison of Brewzilla Vs Grainfather and there wasn't much in it either way. Considering the price of each, the Brewzilla is what I am going for.
(Given that the guy who does the comparison allegedly works for grainfather, I was surprised at how unbiased the video is)
I have seen that video, i know this may sound daft but how can you have a brew kettle with no tap, what if the pump packs up and the screw on re circ arm is a no no for me and i see a lot of people moaning about the silicone seal on the bottom plate on the gf, i think i have just made my mind up, thanks for all the feed back
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I have the 30L BrewDevil. I really like it, but I think if I was to upgrade I’d get a bigger system so I could do no-sparge - the 30L is just too small to get a no-sparge 19L to corny batch out.
chillipickle
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I have had the brewzilla for about 1 year now, it really is a decent bit of kit for the money.Once you get used to it, you will be cracking out some great beer.
I always use the pump to fill my fv, as i have the brewzilla ground level.Never programed it, always manual.
I always use the pump to fill my fv, as i have the brewzilla ground level.Never programed it, always manual.
chillipickle
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Rod if you get time have a watch of gash on youtube a wealth of knowledge and he uses brewzilla, and some great recipes to boot.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC012YcFv3JKRun57ftzIWdQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC012YcFv3JKRun57ftzIWdQ
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Oneflewover
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I'd love to go with a proper 3 vessel pumped system with a gas burner, but I just don't have the room (or the £ if I'm honest).Build your own two vessel set up at those prices
I have at the moment a klarstein fullhorn which i do biab in, this will become my hlt for sparge when i get the brewzilla, the fullhorn is now just over 2 years old i have had a lot of fun with it and made some great ale in it, for someone just moving to ag it is a great starting point and worth every penny, i am at that part of the journey were i feel i need to up my game to the next level i love taking some grains water hops and yeast and making something nice that i and other folks can enjoy
sifty
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Wife ought me a 35l Brewzilla for my birthday. Has hardly seen me since.
I've nothing to compare it to, but have done 7 brews and no problems at all. I use a cheap hot water urn for sparge water and set up a bench in the corner of the garage, so have a decent setup in a small space. Looks like spare parts for the BZ are available on Aliexpress too...
I've nothing to compare it to, but have done 7 brews and no problems at all. I use a cheap hot water urn for sparge water and set up a bench in the corner of the garage, so have a decent setup in a small space. Looks like spare parts for the BZ are available on Aliexpress too...
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