Hazelwood Brewday

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I think I can smell that from here

I have a bottle of version 2.0 put aside for you and will most likely send it tomorrow. You can see how it compares with version 1, as far as you remember anyway!

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

I have a bottle of version 2.0 put aside for you and will most likely send it tomorrow. You can see how it compares with version 1, as far as you remember anyway!

Ah, top man. Really looking forward to trying that

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I have another project!

Production is just not keeping up with demand and we’re not even having BBQs and family gatherings yet.

At the moment the bottleneck in production is my fermentation capacity so this project is to re-fit the fermentation section of my brew-shed to double capacity. I will of course post pictures for anyone with an interest.

 

[samale]

I have another project!

Production is just not keeping up with demand and we’re not even having BBQs and family gatherings yet.

At the moment the bottleneck in production is my fermentation capacity so this project is to re-fit the fermentation section of my brew-shed to double capacity. I will of course post pictures for anyone with an interest.

Have you informed your doctor of this decision

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Have you informed your doctor of this decision

I have my doctor bound and gagged in the garage!

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

I have another project!

Production is just not keeping up with demand and we’re not even having BBQs and family gatherings yet.

At the moment the bottleneck in production is my fermentation capacity so this project is to re-fit the fermentation section of my brew-shed to double capacity. I will of course post pictures for anyone with an interest.

Yeah, I‘m in a similar position. I have all the ingredients ready to go for a Pilsner and two free kegs but can’t do anything until I keg my APA at the weekend and free up an FV.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Yeah, I‘m in a similar position. I have all the ingredients ready to go for a Pilsner and two free kegs but can’t do anything until I keg my APA at the weekend and free up an FV.

Are you going to do something to increase capacity?

I considered moving to a fast acting yeast for faster turnaround and I considered moving to 60-litre fermenters but in the end decided to increase capacity for another couple of 30-litre buckets and keep things simple.

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Are you going to do something to increase capacity?

I considered moving to a fast acting yeast for faster turnaround and I considered moving to 60-litre fermenters but in the end decided to increase capacity for another couple of 30-litre buckets and keep things simple.

Ooh, I have big plans HB
Unfortunately, these aren‘t shared by the other two members of the household ☹
Seriously though, yes, I do have some ideas where I could increase capacity. I will share these on my brew day thread once they are more clear in my head! Space is my main issue.
I‘m pretty sure I could shave some time off the fermentation process by checking the SG sooner. My beers all still stay in the FV for two weeks at least which is probably more than they really need.

 

[cushyno]

What about fermenting in cuboid containers rather than cylindrical FV's?
You may find that 3 cubes will fit in the same space as two traditional buckets.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

What about fermenting in cuboid containers rather than cylindrical FV's?
You may find that 3 cubes will fit in the same space as two traditional buckets.

It’s not a bad idea in theory assuming I can find some the right size. I do though like the fully opening lid with a bucket that makes it easy to get into and easy to clean.

 

[Clint]

I think if I started going over 25l I'd have to think of pumps for wort transfer etc as I brew indoors and my fv fridge is in the garage..or a trolley.

 

[Horners]

I find one of the kids' skateboards comes in handy in this type of scenario.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I think if I started going over 25l I'd have to think of pumps for wort transfer etc as I brew indoors and my fv fridge is in the garage..or a trolley.

The same is true for me, there’s no way I’m going to be able to safely move 60-litres. Lifting a bucket in and out is easy.

Also, my boiler only produces up to 24-litres so again it makes more sense to have capacity for more buckets than have to brew two/three batches at the same time to fill one 60-litre fermenter with the same brew.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Every production process has a bottleneck I.e. The sub process that defines your capacity. Fermentation usually is the bottleneck for two reason volume and time, by adding a second FV you will double the volume and capacity but not reduce time. Also by doubling your FV's you will have moved the bottleneck to your temperature control equipment. If you reduce your primary fermentation time you solve both issues.

 

[samale]

He uses square cube's. They look like clear plastic storage boxes.
If you fast forward to the end of the clip where's he's transfering the wort

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Every production process has a bottleneck I.e. The sub process that defines your capacity. Fermentation usually is the bottleneck for two reason volume and time, by adding a second FV you will double the volume and capacity but not reduce time. Also by doubling your FV's you will have moved the bottleneck to your temperature control equipment. If you reduce your primary fermentation time you solve both issues.

My fermenters sit in a temperature controlled environment, it’s that space I’m expanding to allow more fermenters.

At the moment there is space for two fermenterand I allow two-weeks for fermentation so that’s 4 kegs a month. Adding another two fermenters will lift that to 8 kegs a month.

I could potentially reduce fermentation time by raising the temperature, switching to a fast-acting yeast, by over-pitching, or by preparing a yeast starter for every batch rather than sprinkle in some dried yeast. I’m not keen on the first two, the second two are options.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

He uses square cube's. They look like clear plastic storage boxes.
If you fast forward to the end of the clip where's he's transfering the wort

Thanks for that - food for thought!

 

[Cheshire Cat]

My primary fermentation with temperature control is complete in 5-7 days. I then move it to a 2FV/bottling bucket to clear, this is not temperature controlled. I have a fridge and heat pad for control so my weekly capacity is 44 litres theoretically. Are you aware of the Kanban system which triggers your next brew based on stock level, consumption, processing time.
So if your total grain to glass is 6 weeks and you consume 10 litres per week then when you have a stock of 60 litres you remake.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

My primary fermentation with temperature control is complete in 5-7 days. I then move it to a 2FV/bottling bucket to clear, this is not temperature controlled. I have a fridge and heat pad for control so my weekly capacity is 44 litres theoretically. Are you aware of the Kanban system which triggers your next brew based on stock level, consumption, processing time.
So if your total grain to glass is 6 weeks and you consume 10 litres per week then when you have a stock of 60 litres you remake.

Yes, aware of Kanban and kind of use it already.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Just remember to build in safety stocks