How does this do with 1 gallon batches as a primary fermentor? Too much head space? Less trub below spigot so more lost beer?
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That may be a little too much head room for a 1 gallon batch. I've been a big fan of brewing that small but it's been rough finding stuff to work with that size. The spigot, though is actually bit closer to the ground than I was expecting so you're actually still likely to wind up with trub around the valve. Not too big of a deal, but you'll want to let the first few ounces flush out before bottling.
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Primary is for 2.5 gal. Probably too much head space. Only about 4oz lost with spigot. Traps lots of sediments I do the 2.5 batches and really like the performance.
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I would not want that much head space for a one gallon recipe unless I was expecting a large amount of foam up from the ferment. I started off with one gallon batches for experimental brews, but now do 2.5 gallon instead. Why? It usually turns out pretty good and am sorry I didn't make more.
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Micheal, thanks for asking. The headspace should not be an issue, as the bed of CO2 should not effect the the batch. The trub aspect could be an issue. I have never done a 1 gallon batch. The trub space is perfect for batches between 2 to 2.75 gallons. For 1 gallon, even with tipping when racking, you may lose too much beer. Honestly, I wouldn't risk it. I know for 1 gallon brewers, every drop counts. Hope that helps. But if you move up to 2 gallon batches, or have been considering it, this is for you!
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Technically, you could manage with this kit but you may want to get a large mesh strainer (or a muslin bag) for when it is time to drain the grains. You might also want a funnel for when you transfer the brew at different stages. Lastly, it does not come with anything for bottling. I had to buy caps and a capper but was able to reuse bottles.
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I brew 5 gal all grain BIAB batches all of the time and it works well. Love the design, I have added a sight glass kit because the bag covers up the side wall gal marks. This size gives you the option to brew 5 to 10 gal all grain BIAB batches. I am enjoying a 5 gal batch Octoberfest brew all grain BIAB now, I would not change a thing.
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It is suppose to make a 5 gallon batch. I just made this brew last month and was 6 bottles short of 2 cases (12 oz bottles) which I was a little bummed about. It may have been something I did wrong, but we measured carefully and felt suprised when we were bottling and came up short. The month prior we made: True Brew Bavarian Hefeweizen (also available at Amazon, and also a 5 gallon kit). We got 2.5 cases and it was delicious. It has a slight citrus undertone. It turned out very nicely. Give it a try.
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It sits up at the 3gallon mark so u have 3 gallons of water not in the grain. I brew 10 gallon batches only and I had a 32lb grain bill which pushed the pots limits and I actually had to withold a few gallons in the mash and just put it in the sparge. It worked fine but there is some messing around to do. Make sure your grain crush is correct because I've had 2 stuck sparges already from over crushed grain. Not fun!!! All in all it was cheap and works fine.
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Scott - I think it is a no go for your fermenter. The bottom is only 9.5 inches deep due to housing the motor - I measured from the second shelf to the top and there is NOT 24 inches of clearance.
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Maybe it's a stock photo for all their items? Definitely a solid 30 qt here- though if you're using it for brewing (like I was) you'll probably only want to fill it to about 6 gallons.
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It all depends on the yeast and you're mash I'm using sweet feed mash with 25 lbs of sugar and distillers yeast and am getting around 2 gallons
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The glass carboy is around 5 gallons to reduce the head space during secondary fermentation. My 5 gallons batches usually fill it to within about 2 inches of the top. The plastic pail is around 6 gallons to allow for foaming during vigorous fermentation.
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To brew 5 gallons of beer, you need at least 6.5 gallons of space (pre-boil volume). The more the better. I'd recommend a 32qt at a minimum to avoid boilovers. I brew 10 gallon batches in a 20 gallon pot and it's easy peasy. Much smaller and it was a hassle. So for 5 gallon batches, i'd recommend a 40 qt, 32qt at a minimum.
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Quite a bit more, a 7.5 gal or larger kettle, a 10 gallon minimum round or square cooler with a ball valve, a smaller cooler with a ball valve as a hot liquor tank, various lengths of silicone tubing, mash paddle or spoon, and some form of false bottom or manifold for inside your mash tun. There are myriad other items that would be helpful/necessary. Likely propane bottle and burner as well. I would recommend at least a couple of batches of extract brewing first, but going all grain is not that bad. DO your reading on all grain, there are a lot more factors to control, but your beer will often be fresher with less chance of stale ingredients. Quite a bit more, a 7.5 gal or larger kettle, a 10 gallon minimum round or square cooler with a ball valve, a smaller cooler with a ball valve as a hot liquor tank, various lengths of silicone tubing, mash paddle or spoon, and some form of false bottom or manifold for inside your mash tun. There are myriad other items that would be helpful/necessary. Likely propane bottle and burner as well. I would recommend at least a couple of batches of extract brewing first, but going all grain is not that bad. DO your reading on all grain, there are a lot more factors to control, but your beer will... » Read More Quite a bit more, a 7.5 gal or larger kettle, a 10 gallon minimum round or square cooler with a ball valve, a smaller cooler with a ball valve as a hot liquor tank, various lengths of silicone tubing, mash paddle or spoon, and some form of false bottom or manifold for inside your mash tun. There are myriad other items that would be helpful/necessary. Likely propane bottle and burner as well. I would recommend at least a couple of batches of extract brewing first, but going all grain is not that bad. DO your reading on all grain, there are a lot more factors to control, but your beer will often be fresher with less chance of stale ingredients. « Show Less
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If this is your first time home brewing you will need a few additional items; a large pot that will allow you to boil at least 3 gallons of water with another 2 gallons of head space, a fermentation/bottling bucket can be one or two different buckets, an auto siphon, a capper, and some sanitizer such as Star San. I would also suggest you pick up a copy of "How to Brew" by John Palmer.
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I have a 15.5 gallon keg with the top cut off. I have brewed a 12 gallon batch in it before with a 13 gallon start volume, had no issues at all. No flexing etc.
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Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's.Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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No idea I'm a chef and homebrewer it's great but almost to big if your just going to brew 5 gallons at a time if so go with 8 gallon
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i have the home brew kit i bought on amazon...two white buckets and everything you need...i've made over 30 batches of beer with it