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I want to mount taps in this. Started by C_B

I want to mount taps in upper right hand part of this. My initial thought is to mount them so ...

2 Likes 26 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2016User Builds

thrifty grain mill build Started by Fuzzy

This is the mill i've been using for almost a year now. It still works well and only cost me ...

1 Like 8 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2015User Builds

Counter-Flow Chiller build Started by C_B

I finally decided to build a pipe in pipe counter flow chiller when I saw Lakewood's heat exchanger. I like ...

45 comments Most recent by C_BNovember 2013User Builds

Counter-Flow Chiller Started by Thym

Here's a counter-flow heat exchanger design that works pretty durn well. I use it with a re-circulating pump to bring ...

29 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2013User Builds

Lothos' Keezer Build Started by Thym Lothos' kegertor died. It's time for a new one.

3 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2013User Builds

Hand crafted tap handles Started by Benvarine

Made my own handles. Carved from cedar and stained a different shade. Used my dremmel to make lettering. The chalk ...

10 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2013User Builds

Redneck 1.5bbl brewery Started by Jayrizzle

So I'm starting to work on a plan for a brewery using 55gal drums, no not stainless ones... Any way ...

12 Likes 314 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2013User Builds

Aeration Started by westcoastbrewer Hello, can someone give me some advice on the best way to aerate wort prior to pitching my yeast? Thanks, Joe

1 Like Closed 33 comments Most recent by ceanntSeptember 2013User Builds

Benvarine's DIY stir plate build Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: DIY Stir Plate Build.

153 comments Most recent by BenvarineAugust 2013User Builds

The BrewBit - Helping you brew better beer Started by bmoney

Hello! We’re are a group of homebrewers and geeks and we are building a wireless sensor to measure temperature and specific ...

1 Like 32 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013User Builds

Dual redwood stir plate Started by Evan_B

I have been very very bored as of late, and decided I needed a new stir plate... And then further ...

16 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013User Builds

Fast and cheap ferm chamber Started by C_B

Have problems with summer heat making your beer sad? I had a window air conditioner, a temp controller and an ...

11 comments Most recent by Evan_BJuly 2013User Builds

5 gallon extreme igloo MLT Started by C_B

Here is my quick and simple MLT build. It isn't as cheap as it could be, but it is cheap ...

25 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2013User Builds

Lakewood's Brewrig Started by Thym

I've posted pics of this thing in various threads at different times, but apparently I never actually put together a ...

1 Like 20 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2013User Builds

How many kegs in a keezer? Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: Narnia.

9 Likes 47 comments Most recent by FuzzyFebruary 2013User Builds

Line Flow Rate test Started by C_B

I shoehorned this little bugger in here from various parts of the HBF nethereigions. So if it reads a bit ...

30 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2013User Builds

HLT Woes (Leaky Fitting) Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from a never ending source of wonder and conversation..

1 Like 50 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013User Builds

Ace's Fermentation Chamber Build Thread Started by Ace_Club This thread will be used to document my fermentation chamber build that I performed last year.

17 comments Most recent by Ace_ClubJanuary 2013User Builds

Brewery Next Steps Started by Thym

JLW said: I need to upgrade my brewery some. I could buy a mill or a 15 gallon kettle or ...

1 Like 18 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsDecember 2012User Builds

Simple tap handle DIY. Started by scoob

So I have a few white labs vials kicking about, what to do with them.... How about making a tap ...

21 comments Most recent by JayrizzleDecember 2012User Builds

HLT or Heat Stick? Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split.

42 comments Most recent by scoobDecember 2012User Builds

DIY Stir Plate Build Started by scoob

Here is my stir plate build I did a couple years ago... Stuff you will need: 1) a project box, I used ...

3 Likes 22 comments Most recent by C_BNovember 2012User Builds

Show Us Your Kegerator! Started by KegOutlet

Hey Everyone, just wanted to open this tread up so we could all post pictures of our kegerators that we ...

4 Likes 30 comments Most recent by BenvarineNovember 2012User Builds

Quick and Easy Pre-chiller Started by Fuzzy

I was in a bit of a rush on my last brew day and had to settle for not quite ...

15 comments Most recent by ThymNovember 2012User Builds

Tap/Faucet Preference? Started by KegOutlet

I'm curious to here if whether you guys: a) have used either/both of these taps b) have a preference on ...

2 comments Most recent by scoobOctober 2012User Builds

Keezer condensation Started by Benvarine

What do you guys do to control or deal with the condensation in a Keezer. Only in use for a ...

32 comments Most recent by scoobOctober 2012User Builds

easy assembly / removal valve assembly Started by Thym

So the idea of how to make it easy to tear down a rig for quick and thorough cleaning has ...

24 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2012User Builds

Modular brewing "rig" thoughts/help Started by C_B

I want to put together a relatively low cost two or three tier system for 10 gallon batches. I don't ...

10 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2012User Builds

Son of a Fermentation Chiller Started by Thym

Ken Schwartz is one of the masterminds behind the popular Son of a Fermentation Chiller that is all over the ...

3 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2012User Builds

My Beer Closet Started by jlw

As I have lamented many times I do not have a garage so I store all my gear and my ...

2 Likes 16 comments Most recent by ceanntSeptember 2012User Builds

Single Tier Design and Build Thread Started by jlw

I think I am getting close to building or buying a single tier system. I would prefer to build but ...

18 comments Most recent by scoobAugust 2012User Builds

Keezer build Started by Benvarine I am building a Keezer, but can't figure out how to attach the 2x6 frame to the freezer. Any ideas?

6 comments Most recent by BenvarineJune 2012User Builds

How to fake being classy Started by Fuzzy

This is the end result of me being volunteered to build a bar for a friend of mine. I, until ...

1 Like 10 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012User Builds

counterflow chiller Started by Benvarine

I have researched counterflow chillers, especially home builds, seems easy. Also a user build in-line thermometer, also seems easy. ...

3 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012User Builds

Redneck Fermentation Chamber Started by jlw

I kept getting hung up on having a fermentation chamber as either a converted chest freezer or something permanently built ...

36 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012User Builds

I want to make upgrades to my brewery what should I do? Started by jlw

I have: 10 gallon stainless BK complete with spigot 10 gallon igloo water cooler with SS false bottom 20 ft IC several 5 gallon ...

14 Likes 16 comments Most recent by jlwMay 2012User Builds

Basic All Grain Brewery Started by jlw

My brewery is pretty simple and hasn't really changed much since I converted to All Grain: 10 gallon stainless steel boil ...

4 Likes 17 comments Most recent by LothosApril 2012User Builds

Mash tun size Started by Benvarine

I want to know what size cooler mash tun to build for 10g batches using keggles for liquor tank and ...

26 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2012User Builds

Hop Spider Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Bulk Hops from Hopsdirect.com.

33 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesMarch 2012User Builds

Simple copper dip tube for a keggle Started by C_B

I had a false bottom/ dip tube combo when I bought these keggles. Setting the IC in would mess up ...

17 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2012User Builds

Keg UDS Started by BenS My keg UDS

29 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012User Builds

I think it is time to upgrade to bigger batches Started by jlw

I need to get in touch with the local breweries to see if I can buy used kegs. I like ...

4 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012User Builds

Temp controller Started by Benvarine

I read the latest issue of BYO magazine about making your own temperature controller. Can you use that with brew ...

Answered 5 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012User Builds

Kegerator Build Started by BenS

I built my kegerator a couple years ago and thought I would start a build thread for anyone interested. The ...

5 comments Most recent by BenSJanuary 2012User Builds

very simple mash tun Started by Fuzzy

Here's my mash tun. I believe the total cost was around $20. What you'll need: a length of tubing (about 6 ...

1 comment Started by FuzzyDecember 2011User Builds

New Smoker For a Steal Started by Thym

ok, not exactly a user build here, but i did have to fabricate a few parts for this thing since ...

9 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2011User Builds

Lakewoods Cold Smoker Build Started by Thym

I was inspired by Z's smoker design. Thought i should have my hand at making something based on it. i wanted ...

13 comments Most recent by FerminatorDecember 2011User Builds

Basketball Post Three-Tier Setup Started by Ace_Club

Back in March of 2011, I decided to make the switch to All-Grain. Up until then, I had made extract ...

3 comments Most recent by C_BNovember 2011User Builds