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[MyaCullen]

lol, not sure if you mean you are giving me the stinkeye

[positiveContact]

lol, not sure if you mean you are giving me the stinkeye

5 gallons. The bare minimum! Keep it real, mic!

[MyaCullen]

5 gallons. The bare minimum! Keep it real, mic!

I'm the only gut drinking it here

[porter]

I'm actually interested in the smaller one, I just don't consume enough beer to justify making 5 gallons at a time any more. I need to look into smaller than 5 gallon dispensing systems, maybe smaller kegs, maybe something like mini kegs.

With the bigger one they have an adapter to make a 2 gallon batch. That's small enough, but you still can make a full 5 gallon batch for a party or your favorite beer, etc. Also, if you like to make bigger beers ever, you'll want that 16 lb grain capacity even to make smaller batches.

[djinkc]

5 gallons. The bare minimum! Keep it real, mic!

10 all the time

[MyaCullen]

10 all the time

how do you not weigh 400 pounds?

With the bigger one they have an adapter to make a 2 gallon batch. That's small enough, but you still can make a full 5 gallon batch for a party or your favorite beer, etc. Also, if you like to make bigger beers ever, you'll want that 16 lb grain capacity even to make smaller batches.

excellent point

[djinkc]

how do you not weigh 400 pounds?

 

 

I've put on a lot since I started brewing again and more since I quit smoking again.  Whatever............

[3rd party JKor]

Ok. I've been researching these newer mini breweries, and the Anvil 10.5 looks slick. I have a remodel of the laundry room planned for when our ancient cat passes. There's a side area (where there's currently the litter box and a utility sink) that would be perfect for a mini brewery. I could use the 220 line for the dryer though I'd want to get a GFCI outlet. There's a window so could just use that to ventilate steam.

Actually pretty excited about this. Could brew a lot more in the winter for sure.

 

If I wasn't so invested in my DIY build I would go for one of these.  I cannot believe how high quality and inexpensive these things are now.  It's mindboggling.

[HVB]

If I wasn't so invested in my DIY build I would go for one of these.  I cannot believe how high quality and inexpensive these things are now.  It's mindboggling.

 I agree.  I am at the point of no turning back with my system and I am happy with it but for anyone starting out or upgrading these have to be on the list.

[strangebrewer]

I agree. I am at the point of no turning back with my system and I am happy with it but for anyone starting out or upgrading these have to be on the list.

I didnt realize these systems had come so far and at that price point. I could buy that anvil 10.5 for less than the cost of retrofitting my current setup. Got me seriously thinking about it!

What are the drawbacks of these setups? I've definitely slowed down my consumption so a 5 gallon system is no problem.

[HVB]

I didnt realize these systems had come so far and at that price point. I could buy that anvil 10.5 for less than the cost of retrofitting my current setup. Got me seriously thinking about it!

What are the drawbacks of these setups? I've definitely slowed down my consumption so a 5 gallon system is no problem.

BIAB/No-sparge has a small efficiency hit.  Not a huge deal in my mind.  

 

The 120v options take a while to get to temp/boil.  I would look for a 240v option.

 

Other than that I can not think of much.

[strangebrewer]

BIAB/No-sparge has a small efficiency hit. Not a huge deal in my mind.

The 120v options take a while to get to temp/boil. I would look for a 240v option.

Other than that I can not think of much.

Yea that isnt much. People seem to report efficiency numbers across the board which is concerning though. Doing some quick reading it looks like most is user error related.

In my case I have 240v and I could modify things a bit to add a spare step since I've got kettles and a March pump I could integrate in if needed.

Dang. Tempting.

[porter]

Wife is encouraging me to buy. I see they're available at the moment...

[strangebrewer]

Wife is encouraging me to buy. I see they're available at the moment...

 

Hurry up and buy It already then.

 

And then let me know how it works 

[porter]

It is going to be my combined Christmas and anniversary (end of next month) gift so I may have my grubby paws on one soon.

[denny]

I've brewed a few times now on my 240v Grainfather.  I'm impressed.

[positiveContact]

I've brewed a few times now on my 240v Grainfather.  I'm impressed.

 

there is no 10 gal 240v grainfather, right?

[denny]

there is no 10 gal 240v grainfather, right?

no, but there is a 15 gal. 240v version.  Got one sitting in my garage right now.

[porter]

One of the Anvil systems showed up on our doorstep this afternoon. Not sure if it was supposed to be a surprise or not...

[HVB]

One of the Anvil systems showed up on our doorstep this afternoon. Not sure if it was supposed to be a surprise or not...

Sweet! Get brewing.