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Modest brew op
I have a little space in the basement - maybe 12*6 feet - which I would like to dedicate to a very small beer brewing spot. Pretty much a beginner, I do all grain with some basic equipment. If anyone has any tips about how to set something up (or how I could shamelessly copy what you may have set up), I would be really appreciative.
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Nothing shameless about copying a way of brewing. Head to a local meeting and meet some brewers. I think you will get allot of invites to watch a brew day. You can then decide what all grain style of brewing works best for you. I BIAB and with a basket depending on the size of grain bill. I typically do 10-12 gallon batches on my electric set up. 5 hours from start to finish and it works really well for me. I like the simplicity and quick clean up.
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You should list your equipment and maybe some goals with brewing. I would definitely live to give some input on how to utilize the space.
Are you thinking boil outside and just have the space for storage and fermentation?
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I've got a 1 barrel setup in my 12*14 room if you want to pop out and get an idea for the setup. I'm in lower Sackville.NoWittyName wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:43 pmI have a little space in the basement - maybe 12*6 feet - which I would like to dedicate to a very small beer brewing spot. Pretty much a beginner, I do all grain with some basic equipment. If anyone has any tips about how to set something up (or how I could shamelessly copy what you may have set up), I would be really appreciative.
I have a lot of space wasted in the center of my room. 12*6 will be tight, but definitely doable.
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Thank you! What do you mean by local meeting? I definitely like the idea of simplicity! I currently do 23 litre batches, BIAB, but it is too random at the moment.Woody wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:37 pmNothing shameless about copying a way of brewing. Head to a local meeting and meet some brewers. I think you will get allot of invites to watch a brew day. You can then decide what all grain style of brewing works best for you. I BIAB and with a basket depending on the size of grain bill. I typically do 10-12 gallon batches on my electric set up. 5 hours from start to finish and it works really well for me. I like the simplicity and quick clean up.
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Good point. I started listing equipment, but basically http://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/prod ... it-dlx.htm. I would be open to ideas though - kegs, grainfather........oceanic_brew wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:19 pmYou should list your equipment and maybe some goals with brewing. I would definitely live to give some input on how to utilize the space.
Are you thinking boil outside and just have the space for storage and fermentation?
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My preference would be to do everything in one spot, but ventilation may be an issue. Currently boil outside.
Really appreciate the response.
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Thank you! You would not have a picture so I could get an idea would you? Feel free to message, but no issue if none is to hand. 12*6 was a bit of a guess. I will measure properly.Keith wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:23 pmI've got a 1 barrel setup in my 12*14 room if you want to pop out and get an idea for the setup. I'm in lower Sackville.NoWittyName wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:43 pmI have a little space in the basement - maybe 12*6 feet - which I would like to dedicate to a very small beer brewing spot. Pretty much a beginner, I do all grain with some basic equipment. If anyone has any tips about how to set something up (or how I could shamelessly copy what you may have set up), I would be really appreciative.
I have a lot of space wasted in the center of my room. 12*6 will be tight, but definitely doable.
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See my signature for a "small" indoor electric BIAB setup in the event that Keith's brewery scares you off. You'd likely want to go a bit smaller scale than me. Not sure if a 110v electric 23L setup is feasable with a simple controller but I'm sure there are builds like that out there.
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NoWittyName wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:04 pmDepending on where you live there are meetings. The Halifax crew get together monthly and a group of us here in Truro get together every few months. Brewnosers are everywhere and I'm sure you can find a group to meet with. We get together, share and talk beer/brewing. You can find meetings under the events tab.
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Ventilation isn't overly expensive for your size. Likely run you 400 with piping out the side.NoWittyName wrote:Thank you! You would not have a picture so I could get an idea would you? Feel free to message, but no issue if none is to hand. 12*6 was a bit of a guess. I will measure properly.Keith wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:23 pmI've got a 1 barrel setup in my 12*14 room if you want to pop out and get an idea for the setup. I'm in lower Sackville.NoWittyName wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:43 pmI have a little space in the basement - maybe 12*6 feet - which I would like to dedicate to a very small beer brewing spot. Pretty much a beginner, I do all grain with some basic equipment. If anyone has any tips about how to set something up (or how I could shamelessly copy what you may have set up), I would be really appreciative.
I have a lot of space wasted in the center of my room. 12*6 will be tight, but definitely doable.
Attached is an older pic of the brewery. Don't have anything more recent. I went a bit iverboat
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Wife just smacked the phone out of my hand typing this haha. Lost my train of thought but that last word is suppose to be overboard lol.Keith wrote:Ventilation isn't overly expensive for your size. Likely run you 400 with piping out the side.NoWittyName wrote:Thank you! You would not have a picture so I could get an idea would you? Feel free to message, but no issue if none is to hand. 12*6 was a bit of a guess. I will measure properly.
Attached is an older pic of the brewery. Don't have anything more recent. I went a bit iverboat
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