Construction Progress
Overview
The brewery is a three-tiered gravity fed system. Initially the brew capacity will be around the 20l mark, but provision will be made for larger batches in the future.
Two stainless steel beer kegs were purchased from a local scrap metal dealer. I arranged for the tops to be cut out using a plasma cutter. One will be for the boiler and one for the mash tun.
A cheap 19l pot was purchased for the HLT. This will need replacing in the future should larger batches be brewed.
Tap Assemblies
The mash tun, brewpot and HLT are all fitted with brass taps. The mash tun is fitted with a thermometer.
Details are here: Tap Assemblies
Drilling a Keg
Drilling a keg to fit the taps and thermometers presents a few challenges.
Details are here: Drilling a Keg
Brewstand
The brewstand was built using hammer-lock galvanised steel shelves.
Details are here: Brewstand
Mash Tun
The mash tun is finished.
Check it here: Mash Tun
The First Brewday
After a huge amount of work in a pretty short time, I got my first brew away.
Here 'tis: First Brewday