Equipment
2 setups · 104 batches brewed
Electric Brewing
Precision meets simplicity
Built around the Anvil Foundry 18 Gallon all-in-one system. Brew-in-a-bag setup with a recirculating pump for consistent mash temperatures. Water volume is the key adjustment between 5 and 10 gallon batches.
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Skil Corded Drill
Mill Drive
Cheap corded drill that spins the Monster Mill rollers — on its last legs
All-In-One Brew System
1600W electric element with built-in controller and grain basket
Mash Recirculation
Magnetic drive brewing pump for continuous wort recirculation
❄️ Cold Side
Fermentation
Stainless steel conical fermenter with rotating racking arm
Frigidaire EFRF7003 7 cu ft Chest Freezer →
Fermentation Chamber
Converted chest freezer for temperature-controlled fermentation and cold crashing
Temperature Controller
Dual-stage digital temperature controller that switches the chest freezer for precise fermentation temps
Fermentation Monitoring
Wireless floating hydrometer that logs gravity and temperature throughout fermentation
Raspberry Pi 3
Tilt Pi Gateway
Runs Tilt Pi to capture the Tilt Hydrometer Bluetooth readings and log them
Caveman Fire
Old school propane and steel
The original setup. Two 15-gallon keggles converted from Sankey kegs serve as the brew kettle and hot liquor tank. Paired with a cooler mash tun and two propane burners for all-grain brewing the old-fashioned way.
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15 Gallon Keggle
Brew Kettle
Converted Sankey keg with ball valve and thermometer
15 Gallon Keggle
Hot Liquor Tank
Second converted Sankey keg for sparge water
Cooler Mash Tun
Mash Tun
Insulated cooler with false bottom for mashing
Propane Burners (x2)
Heat Source
Two high-output propane burners for kettle and HLT