GrainFather v other systems.

[DaryllLand]

They only sell this machine through secondary vendors here in Norway and they take their cut so it's more expensive. Maybe directly from Denmark would be better? Anyway great video man. Well spoken, good quality and very informative. Can't wait for the next one. Maybe make one of the brewing day and one pointing out different problems if any you encounter.
In my opinion this machine looks better than the GF. Shinier, if you know what I mean. The pump is also very strong and will empty out the wort in under 5 min to the FV. What kind of IPA are you going to make? I just made a hüll melon pale ale with a touch of summit for bitterness. Smelled awesome. I used my plastic brewery.(basically, I made my own brewing machine using buckets and heating element etc. Works great, even though its not a looker).

Hey!

Yeah the pump on the BB is very good, really good flow rate from it when valve is fully open. You can control it really well and the water gauge on the outside allows you to find that balance between circulation and enough wort remaining down near the element. I’ll make a more in depth video on the working of it and what stands out to me on the.next vid.

The plum Porter is my special brew but I think I’m going to have to strip brew days back to just the basics because my knowledge of adding fruit and extra stuff isn’t very good at this early stage. Happy to be learning though.

The IPA is a kit from Geterbrewed.com. Just a simple West Coast recipe with Columbus and Simcoe Hops. I just want a nice fresh hoppy drink for mixing it up at home as I’ll have the Plum Porter, this IPA and I have a stout kit to do as well.

Looking forward to having to drink it all!

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

Hey!

Yeah the pump on the BB is very good, really good flow rate from it when valve is fully open. You can control it really well and the water gauge on the outside allows you to find that balance between circulation and enough wort remaining down near the element. I’ll make a more in depth video on the working of it and what stands out to me on the.next vid.

The plum Porter is my special brew but I think I’m going to have to strip brew days back to just the basics because my knowledge of adding fruit and extra stuff isn’t very good at this early stage. Happy to be learning though.

The IPA is a kit from Geterbrewed.com. Just a simple West Coast recipe with Columbus and Simcoe Hops. I just want a nice fresh hoppy drink for mixing it up at home as I’ll have the Plum Porter, this IPA and I have a stout kit to do as well.

Looking forward to having to drink it all!

Hahaha i get it man. So many things to Brew, so little time. I've played a little with fruit but the results were just ok, except for a passionfruit thing I made, that was awesome! Have had some really good results with lime. Really fresh beer! Anyway, subscribed!

 

[Banbeer]

OMG!!! This is amazing!!! You have to put some pics up when it comes! I hope you like it as much as I do! What’s the first thing ya gonna brew?

Yeah can't wait, I'm doing a Golden Cornbine AG kit to get me started and then buying grains, hops etc in bulk to keep the price down. I've done this kit before and it's really nice with an Elderflower hint added.

 

[DaryllLand]

Hahaha i get it man. So many things to Brew, so little time. I've played a little with fruit but the results were just ok, except for a passionfruit thing I made, that was awesome! Have had some really good results with lime. Really fresh beer! Anyway, subscribed!

I recently did a Cerveza and wanna try experimenting with things like chilliest and that! Fire beer! Lol! My friends at work want me to make a Mango IPA which does sound great so once I get a few drinking beers done I’ll have the time to look into the fruit thing more! Thanks for subbing! That’s awesome!

 

[DaryllLand]

Yeah can't wait, I'm doing a Golden Cornbine AG kit to get me started and then buying grains, hops etc in bulk to keep the price down. I've done this kit before and it's really nice with an Elderflower hint added.

Sounds nice! Put a pic up when it’s done! I wanna see the colour of that! I’ve bought some food storage boxes so I can buy grains in bulk too! How do you store your Hops? I wrap mine right and keep in freezer, what you think? Yay or nay?

 

[Banbeer]

Sounds nice! Put a pic up when it’s done! I wanna see the colour of that! I’ve bought some food storage boxes so I can buy grains in bulk too! How do you store your Hops? I wrap mine right and keep in freezer, what you think? Yay or nay?

Yeah, if you have a spare FV you could keep the grain in that but it obviously takes up space, as for the hops, spot on, keep em in the freezer

 

[An Ankoù]

Great find Clint and to save members searching -

Yup. Seen this technology on Star Treck. The Kardassians invented them.

 

[DaryllLand]

Yeah, if you have a spare FV you could keep the grain in that but it obviously takes up space, as for the hops, spot on, keep em in the freezer

I never thought about the FV!!! It’s air tight so would obviously work!! Great shout!

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

I recently did a Cerveza and wanna try experimenting with things like chilliest and that! Fire beer! Lol! My friends at work want me to make a Mango IPA which does sound great so once I get a few drinking beers done I’ll have the time to look into the fruit thing more! Thanks for subbing! That’s awesome!

I've been making a lot of chilli beer the last couple of years. Always nice to have. I use habanero.

I've seen a couple of vids on YouTube about Mango beer. Seems simple enough. The makers of said videos seem to like it. One thing is for sure. Beer isn't only beer anymore.

 

[DaryllLand]

I've been making a lot of chilli beer the last couple of years. Always nice to have. I use habanero. View attachment 18283

I've seen a couple of vids on YouTube about Mango beer. Seems simple enough. The makers of said videos seem to like it. One thing is for sure. Beer isn't only beer anymore.

That’s for sure! How does it taste when you drink it? Is it beer with chilli or chilli with beer if ya know what I mean?

I like the idea of a clean crisp pilsner with a chilly kick for summer when walking the dog!

 

[Banbeer]

Took delivery of this today(Brewster Beacon by Brewolution), unfortunately couldn't do a brew as my immersion chiller wasn't fit for purpose(bugger)ordered a new chiller so should be using it at the weekend.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Review -

 

[DaryllLand]

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Took delivery of this today(Brewster Beacon by Brewolution), unfortunately couldn't do a brew as my immersion chiller wasn't fit for purpose(bugger)ordered a new chiller so should be using it at the weekend.

Get in! What are your thoughts? Looks well nice doesn’t it! Hope it came in good condition. Mine was well packaged I remember. So what’s the first brew gonna be?

 

[Banbeer]

Get in! What are your thoughts? Looks well nice doesn’t it! Hope it came in good condition. Mine was well packaged I remember. So what’s the first brew gonna be?

Unpacked it and I checked it over about 3 times but no dinks filled it with mash water and it was at 8.6 degC programmed it to mash temp 66 degC and it was quite fast to reach the temp. I then set it to boil and wow that was quick, I then added some of that water to the kit I did and tested the pump, it's all quality stuff and I love it. I'm doing a Golden Cornbine Ale as I bought the AG kit last Saturday.

 

[DaryllLand]

Unpacked it and I checked it over about 3 times but no dinks filled it with mash water and it was at 8.6 degC programmed it to mash temp 66 degC and it was quite fast to reach the temp. I then set it to boil and wow that was quick, I then added some of that water to the kit I did and tested the pump, it's all quality stuff and I love it. I'm doing a Golden Cornbine Ale as I bought the AG kit last Saturday.

Class! You’ll be impressed with how quickly you can chill your wort down when you get the chiller you’ve ordered. I just love it. So shiny and slick! I need to get to grips with programming in stages on my next few runs! Happy Brewing Banbeer!

 

[Banbeer]

Review -

Thanks Chippy, already looked at this when deciding what to buy:thumba:

 

[David Heath]

I think its great that there are clearly now some cheaper options in the all in one market that are actually fit for the purpose. I am certainly impressed with the Robobrew. Having said this I have recently fallen in love with something quite the opposite to cheap....have a look at this:- https://www.brewtools.no/en/
Then check the price :p
I have one on loan right now and showed it in a recent video.

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

That’s for sure! How does it taste when you drink it? Is it beer with chilli or chilli with beer if ya know what I mean?

I like the idea of a clean crisp pilsner with a chilly kick for summer when walking the dog!

I only use like 20g in the end of the boil and "dryhop" with another 15g or so (depending on the Chilli) it's nice. Crisp with a tingle. I've only used simple grainbills but I've heard about people putting chili en stout so everything is allowed.

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

I think its great that there are clearly now some cheaper options in the all in one market that are actually fit for the purpose. I am certainly impressed with the Robobrew. Having said this I have recently fallen in love with something quite the opposite to cheap....have a look at this:- https://www.brewtools.no/en/
Then check the price :p
I have one on loan right now and showed it in a recent video.

That machine is something alright, so shiny! . Way over my wallet size though

 

[Alastair70]

Fantastic discussion, thanks everyone. Currently trying to decide between Grainfather and Robobrew. Much better informed and leaning towards GF, although the change from the Robobrew would fund half a Grainfather conical fermenter. Decisions decisions.