Redneck 1.5bbl brewery
  • JerryJerry
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    So I'm starting to work on a plan for a brewery using 55gal drums, no not stainless ones... Any way I'm planing on making it wood fired. I'll be posting pics and maybe a few videos as I go, oh and asking for lots of suggestions and advice.
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  • djsethalldjsethall
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    Wow. Bookmarked
  • ThymThym
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    this should be awesome.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • djsethalldjsethall
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    I figure he will get at least one run before it rusts out, but it will be cool. I wonder if he has thought about the effects of a lower ph mash and what it will do to sheet steel?
  • ThymThym
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    djsethall said:

    I figure he will get at least one run before it rusts out, but it will be cool. I wonder if he has thought about the effects of a lower ph mash and what it will do to sheet steel?



    He could use a spray enamel finish to inhibit rust on the interior.
    I would go electric fired to control the temps better. That would also promote longer service life.
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  • JerryJerry
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    Well, they are painted, food grade. They were once filled maple syrup. I don't know how the paint will hold up the boiling temps, but I'm planing on testing it out on some water first.
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  • ThymThym
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    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Well, they are painted, food grade. They were once filled maple syrup. I don't know how the paint will hold up the boiling temps, but I'm planing on testing it out on some water first.



    direct firing will create hot spots on the steel that will cause it to fail a lot faster. the electric boil kettle ensures that the kettle itself is actually the coldest part of the system
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  • JerryJerry
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    yeah, but my electric bill, I'd rather just cut down some trees and steal more drums from work when I cook them
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  • JerryJerry
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    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.
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  • ThymThym
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    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.



    im sorry. I'll let you redneck it. make sure there a used tire or two somewhere in the plans. those always come in handy.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • djsethalldjsethall
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    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.



    im sorry. I'll let you redneck it. make sure there a used tire or two somewhere in the plans. those always come in handy.


    At least a rim. I used an aluminum rim for awhile to hold up kegs before I had the sink
  • ThymThym
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    djsethall said:

    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.



    im sorry. I'll let you redneck it. make sure there a used tire or two somewhere in the plans. those always come in handy.


    At least a rim. I used an aluminum rim for awhile to hold up kegs before I had the sink


    aluminum? fancy.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • JerryJerry
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    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.



    im sorry. I'll let you redneck it. make sure there a used tire or two somewhere in the plans. those always come in handy.


    aha! I'll just use burning tires as fuel, no need to cut down trees.
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  • ThymThym
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    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    Lake, i think your missing the redneck aspect of this brewery plan.



    im sorry. I'll let you redneck it. make sure there a used tire or two somewhere in the plans. those always come in handy.


    aha! I'll just use burning tires as fuel, no need to cut down trees.


    perfect. they burn hot!
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • ceanntceannt
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    Don't forget the duct tape...
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  • ceanntceannt
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    Love the idea
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  • jlwjlw
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    I would throw some used motor oil on the tires to get them started.
  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    the brew stand had better be constructed of old keystone cans.
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  • jlwjlw
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  • frydogbrewsfrydogbrews
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    FromZwolle said:

    the brew stand had better be constructed of old keystone cans.



    new keystone cans might provide better support.
  • JerryJerry
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    I was thinking about the pump thing today. If just the mash tun could be lifted or dropped I wouldn't need a pump at all. that's also the only drum that doesn't need to be heated. I guess a pump may be cheaper than a lift system that can lift 9 feet high.
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  • JerryJerry
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    For the heat I was thinking I'd cut a drum in half. Add some air holes, maybe some refractory insulation, and just set the kettles on top, no stand necessary. I guess I'll just keep filling that spare bedroom with the keystone cans.
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  • ThymThym
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    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    I was thinking about the pump thing today. If just the mash tun could be lifted or dropped I wouldn't need a pump at all. that's also the only drum that doesn't need to be heated. I guess a pump may be cheaper than a lift system that can lift 9 feet high.



    but a pulley and rope hooked to the back of your car would be pretty impressive.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • jlwjlw
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    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    I was thinking about the pump thing today. If just the mash tun could be lifted or dropped I wouldn't need a pump at all. that's also the only drum that doesn't need to be heated. I guess a pump may be cheaper than a lift system that can lift 9 feet high.



    I would start rounding up stray dogs (they can live under your front porch) rig up a basic pulley system and teach the dogs to pull the mash tun up in the air.
  • jlwjlw
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    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    I was thinking about the pump thing today. If just the mash tun could be lifted or dropped I wouldn't need a pump at all. that's also the only drum that doesn't need to be heated. I guess a pump may be cheaper than a lift system that can lift 9 feet high.



    but a pulley and rope hooked to the back of your car would be pretty impressive.


    This too is a good idea. You'll need an engine for that transam you have up on blocks.
  • JerryJerry
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    jlw said:

    Lakewood said:

    Dr_Jerryrigger said:

    I was thinking about the pump thing today. If just the mash tun could be lifted or dropped I wouldn't need a pump at all. that's also the only drum that doesn't need to be heated. I guess a pump may be cheaper than a lift system that can lift 9 feet high.



    but a pulley and rope hooked to the back of your car would be pretty impressive.


    This too is a good idea. You'll need an engine for that transam you have up on blocks.

    But I don't need wheels, just rap the rope around an axle and let in wined up. Or i could get a winch on the bumper of the Subaru, that would add some class.

    I would need something that could take the weight (about 450lbs). That would require some good rope or chain. that was connected the the mash tun well.
    And there isn't a good tree to attach that too either, so I would have to build a support frame thing.
    A pump is looking more reasonable the more I think about it.
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