GrainFather v other systems.

[Mungri]

The new Robobrew and Brewster Beacon setups look great quality and value for money.
The main reason I went for the GF was the CF chiller. It really is excellent. Even in the summer the wort's ready to go into the fermenter in a couple of minutes.
I like the connect part, but the chiller is it's main draw for me.

 

[kelper]

Robobrew price just went up from £320 to £350, I guess because there is no longer a wait. Get one quick before this batch sells out! https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/robobrew-v3-all-grain-brewing-system-with-pump-35l

 

[David Heath]

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

Yeah they are not cheap but wow its nice. It will be a sad day when I have to give it back. My wife would go mental if I bought one!

 

[David Heath]

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.

Very tricky decision for sure!

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

Yeah they are not cheap but wow its nice. It will be a sad day when I have to give it back. My wife would go mental if I bought one!

Same here man, same here....

 

[David Heath]

Same here man, same here....

Still...single life could be more fun :P

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

Still...single life could be more fun :p

Yeah and it would probably be cheaper in the long runaunsure....

 

[Chippy_Tea]

If your partners read this you may soon find out how accurate those statements are.

 

[David Heath]

If your partners read this you may soon find out how accurate those statements are.

Haha you are for sure right about that Chippy Tea lol. Damn I have set myself up for blackmail....!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Sreen shot saved.

 

[SmallSpacesBrewing]

If your partners read this you may soon find out how accurate those statements are.

Nah, I showed her as I was writing it. She thought it was ..... Err..... Funny..

 

[kelper]

Married men do live longer than single men. Probably due to all the good advice they get every day!

 

[David Heath]

Nah, I showed her as I was writing it. She thought it was ..... Err..... Funny..

Really?! My wife seems to have a lot of viking influence...! Is yours Norwegian?

 

[DaryllLand]

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.

Ha! Tingle is the word we’re after here! Lol!

Chilli stout sounds bang on to be fair. We all know chocolate cake with chilli is fine dining haute cuisine worthy so a dark rich stout/porter with chilli in would pair up nice me thinks!

 

[Clint]

...or you will ***** your drawers...

 

[DaryllLand]

...or you will ***** your drawers...

...will have to find out!

 

[Clint]

Ha! I love chilli,stout and chocolate! I think I would have to do a special 5l batch though.. ..

 

[DaryllLand]

Ha! I love chilli,stout and chocolate! I think I would have to do a special 5l batch though.. ..

I may have to begin the beginnings of my next Christmas brew this way! A Chilli Chocolate Cherry Porter! The stuff dreams...or nightmares are made off! Lol!

 

[Clint]

It sounds proper...I wouldn't put chilli with cherry though. Chilli and chocolate definitely. Chocolate and cherry definitely.

 

[DaryllLand]

It sounds proper...I wouldn't put chilli with cherry though. Chilli and chocolate definitely. Chocolate and cherry definitely.

Could be a case of two’s company, three’s a crowd then!