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Shrinking my brew length.

Post #1 made 9 years ago
by aamcle
I need to reduce I can't get through it fast enough so I want to brew enough to package 12litres, two crates. There is something special about a nice full crate :).

I have a smaller urn, 23litres to the brim with a recommended Max boil volume of 19litres.

Will this be big enough as it is or will I need to Maxi BIAB?

Thanks All. Aamcle
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Post #2 made 9 years ago
by Lumpy5oh
Are you trying to brew quicker or less beer?
Brewing takes time. Small batch or large batch you will have the same mash and boil times.
Without more information about what your plans are and what you have equipment wise I don't think we can help much (yet).
Take your time and explain to us exactly where you plan to go and we will help you get there.
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Post #3 made 9 years ago
by aamcle
I'm simply trying to reduce the volume of beer I make per batch.

A bit of reading around (should have done it first) and it seems that the small Urn will be suitable for the brew length I'm aiming for.

Many thanks. Aamcle
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Post #4 made 9 years ago
by BobBrews
aamcle

Take a look at this video on BBR.

http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=video

February 28, 2014 - Speedy Homebrewing
James and Steve brew up a delicious six-pack IPA in less than an hour, from start of brewing to end of cleanup.

March 21, 2014 - Speedy All Grain Stout
James and Steve sample the speedy Mosaic Pale Ale from last episode, and James shows a speedy way to brew a six-pack of all grain beer.
Last edited by BobBrews on 04 Aug 2014, 20:25, edited 1 time in total.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

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Post #5 made 9 years ago
by aamcle
BobBrews wrote:aamcle

Take a look at this video on BBR.

http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=video

February 28, 2014 - Speedy Homebrewing
James and Steve brew up a delicious six-pack IPA in less than an hour, from start of brewing to end of cleanup.

March 21, 2014 - Speedy All Grain Stout
James and Steve sample the speedy Mosaic Pale Ale from last episode, and James shows a speedy way to brew a six-pack of all grain beer.
Its not time I'm trying to save I just want to go less volume per batch.

Aamcle
Last edited by aamcle on 05 Aug 2014, 00:14, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #6 made 9 years ago
by BobBrews
aamcle,

Look at the web site and watch the video. They are brewing six-packs at a time. You can figure out small batches from there. :P
Last edited by BobBrews on 05 Aug 2014, 01:26, edited 1 time in total.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
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Post #7 made 9 years ago
by Rick
That kettle size looks to be workable for lighter gravity brews for intended volume, but you will need to maxi BIAB for bigger beers.

Have you tried the BIABacus? It took me just a few minutes to figure it out just by changing a few numbers.

A 1.052 OG pale ale recipe that I have stored, will work fine for full volume mashing. 83% estimated kettle efficiency.

1.070 IPA would require withholding of about 2L from the mash water, and then added back again pre-boil. Kettle efficiency is around 73% for this, which isn't bad for this gravity brew in my opinion.
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Post #8 made 9 years ago
by aamcle
Bob, I had a look at the video I wasn't sure it was the right one but I'll go back to the site.

Rick.

My Nexus 7 seems to have welded itself to my hand and I can't get Biabacus to run :(.

I touch a PC about once a week to do my wife's expenses...

Your right of course I need to get familiar with Biabacus.

Thanks All. Aamcle
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