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-MG-
Joined: 05 Dec 2011 Posts: 203
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:19 am Post subject: Trotsky Ale House Brewery |
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I started this build in December. It's actually been up and running for a month now but wasn't able to fully clean up everything and get pictures going until now. Before this I had really never done anything DIY. With Kal's great guide, I was able to follow everything very well and felt very comfortable with the process.
The room I choose in my house was unfinished bare cement floor with a sump pump in it. I dry walled one portion of the wall myself, stained the floor terra cotta, and had an electrician give me some new lighting and my power.
I bought my control panel from Mike at Spike Innovations and his work is amazing. The control panel was one portion of the build I didn't feel comfortable with as I had less than zero experience with things like that and some of the wiring with the elements made me nervous as is.
My house had an this side by side fridge that came with it so I decided to turn half of it into a lagering chamber and keep the freezer side frozen to store hops. Its run by an ebay controller and has been working flawlessly.
Thanks again to Kal!
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Holter
Joined: 07 Oct 2011 Posts: 221 Location: Los Angeles, Ca
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:06 am Post subject: |
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Very cool! Looks like a solid room.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11116 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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benoitbo
Joined: 07 Dec 2011 Posts: 62 Location: Richmond, Qc
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Wow very well done. So much room!! and well organized I love it.
Cheers!
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Control Panel Ready, Kettles Ready, Pumps Ready. First Dry Run. Working on the Hood and fermentation Chamber.
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perogi
Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 850 Location: NH
Drinking: Perogi Pale, NEIPA, Nutter's Crossing Nut Brown Ale, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter Clone
Working on: Max's Maibock
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Very jealous!!! Can I recommend one thing? Throw away those Solo cups - you have a REAL brewery now - glass only!!!
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cscade
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 140 Location: Wooster, OH
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice! Cheers!
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-MG-
Joined: 05 Dec 2011 Posts: 203
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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kal wrote: | Wow - nice! That's one giant brewing space. Lots of counter area and a double sink. I'm jealous!
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Three compartment actually! I originally didn't want it that big, but got a great deal on it and love every aspect of it, as I use the space a lot.
The solo cups are there for beer pong! I produce a light lager for my buddies to come over and drink. The style is very challenging to make, especially for how little taste you get out of it. Not my preferred beer. But the good news is that it resembles my premium lager and people are drinking that and its a gateway to some of my other beers.
I actually could use some more shelving in the room or storage. I'm considering taking part of that unfinished wall next to the TV and put some shelves there.
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silverspoons
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 555 Location: Webster NY
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Very Nice!.. your home doesn't look very old, ( construction materials).. noticed you have all copper plumbing, is that code or an upgrade?
silverspoons
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-MG-
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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silverspoons wrote: | Very Nice!.. your home doesn't look very old, ( construction materials).. noticed you have all copper plumbing, is that code or an upgrade?
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It's actually all PVC! The same white PVC you usually go buy at any HD. However, to match the room, I spray painted all the pipes a copper metallic paint and it really brought the room together. Otherwise, the white was an eye sore.
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Castermmt
Joined: 03 Jan 2011 Posts: 863 Location: Lowell, In
Drinking: Steelhead Porter, Alt-Toids, Hefty-Weizen, Terry's Kolsch, African Amber, Pumpkin Ale, Double Dog Ale
Working on: Janet's Brown Ale, Terry's Kolsch, Pilsner
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Link Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Looking Sweeeeeet! I like the idea of a island bench. I had white PVC sticking out of my roof for the drain vent's and I painted them like you did, I used brown to match the roof. Great job!
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Spike Innovations TheElectricBrewery.com manufacturer
Joined: 26 Feb 2011 Posts: 245 Location: ME
Working on: Your Brewery!
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Link Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, just wow!
Seriously sweet room and setup. Appreciate the kind words as well. I get so jealous looking at these photos of everyone's breweries (especially those that I have helped to build), and I can't help but wish I had mine set up!
Best of luck with everything and enjoy!
(Oh, and I couldn't help but notice TROGDOR!!!! hahaha)
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-MG-
Joined: 05 Dec 2011 Posts: 203
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Castermmt wrote: | Looking Sweeeeeet! I like the idea of a island bench. I had white PVC sticking out of my roof for the drain vent's and I painted them like you did, I used brown to match the roof. Great job! |
The island bench is multifunctional. For what you mentioned, and than of course beer pong.
It is regulation length and height.
8 ' x 2 ' x 27.5" H
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cscade
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 140 Location: Wooster, OH
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I just noticed the difference in the Blichmann emblem height. Are they different age kettles?
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11116 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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-MG-
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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They were all bought the same time in December from Adventures in homebrewing.
I saw that as well awhile ago and just figured someone messed up.
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KES
Joined: 13 May 2011 Posts: 472 Location: Iowa
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Must be an early Monday morning, or late Friday afternoon thing.
_________________ “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” B. Franklin
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-MG-
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Link Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Well its been almost a year since the brewery was built and my wife and I have purchased a new house!
There is an unfinished room in the basement that will become the new brewery. I also need to install my home theater setup in the other room eventually.
Kal's new build is inspirational for me building my new room. This time there isn't much as far as equipment to change since I still have the quality items from the first time. Eventually i'll get pictures, but won't be for a little while.
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wubears71
Joined: 14 Mar 2012 Posts: 278 Location: Webster Groves, MO
Drinking: Keg 1- Hefenweizen, Keg 2- Vanilla Scotch Porter, Keg 3-Munich Helles
Working on: Stinky IPA
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Link Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. Moving the brewery already. I hope the new house brew space is as expansive as your old house. Post pics when you are set up.
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