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Jeff from Bedford. Haven't brewed since my university years and pretty sure I wasn't making anything great back then. In research phase now to get some gear to start making my own. Loving many crafts locally and figured I should get going myself. Favourite supply stores around HRM? Any advice for or against a Grainfather?
Looking forward to learning lots!
Thanks,
Jeff

I do not own a GF. IMHO if I bought one 30 years age (They did not exist) I would be in money. Smaller batch size and 102v limitation are the only draw back I can see.

Sandy

Thanks Sandy

We bought a GF last April, and have used it a ton. Love it because it's compact, easy to use and clean, allows indoor brewing in winter, and holds temperature well for kettle souring, etc. Great for 5 - 6 gallon batches.

Welcome aboard!

LisaJ is our local GF expert, I bet she can tackle any of your questions or queries.

Hmm, maybe we need a GF sub-forum?

chalmers wrote:Welcome aboard!

LisaJ is our local GF expert, I bet she can tackle any of your questions or queries.

Hmm, maybe we need a GF sub-forum?

Oh my... wouldn't call myself an expert by any means. Still learning a ton about brewing and our GF!! Love using it, though!

There are a couple of good GF threads on the forums. One in particular has a detailed spec for all the settings you would need to use for your GF Equipment Profile in Beersmith, should you plan to use that software. It was really helpful. Mike E ("Celiac Brew" on the forum) is a wealth of Grainfather information. He's crazy helpful - look him up.

The GF sub-forum sounds like a great idea.

I agree with the sub forum. There are quite a few folks here with a GF including Everwood Dave...

NovaJeff wrote:Jeff from Bedford. Haven't brewed since my university years and pretty sure I wasn't making anything great back then. In research phase now to get some gear to start making my own. Loving many crafts locally and figured I should get going myself. Favourite supply stores around HRM? Any advice for or against a Grainfather?
Looking forward to learning lots!
Thanks,
Jeff

Whilst I dearly love my GF, keep an eye out for other cheaper, reasonable facsimiles, eg - Robobrew and Chinese knockoffs...the great thing about the GF company and products is that they're like Apple, decent quality although at a higher cost - but you get great product integration and user friendly hardware and "breware". Everwood would likely be my store of choice, as Dave now uses a GF, has wicked beer recipes and the best gadget selection anywhere. Oh...and BTW, welcome Jeff.

NovaJeff wrote:Jeff from Bedford. Haven't brewed since my university years and pretty sure I wasn't making anything great back then. In research phase now to get some gear to start making my own. Loving many crafts locally and figured I should get going myself. Favourite supply stores around HRM? Any advice for or against a Grainfather?
Looking forward to learning lots!
Thanks,
Jeff

Whilst I dearly love my GF, keep an eye out for other cheaper, reasonable facsimiles, eg - Robobrew and Chinese knockoffs...the great thing about the GF company and products is that they're like Apple, decent quality although at a higher cost - but you get great product integration and user friendly hardware and "breware". Everwood would likely be my store of choice, as Dave now uses a GF, has wicked beer recipes and the best gadget selection anywhere.

Thanks for the welcomes guys. Ordering GF from Everwood today and hope to get my first batch on this weekend and will keep you posted. Sub forum wouldn't be a bad idea....looking forward to learning from you all more.
Jeff