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mattybrass
Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Wakefield, Ma
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:30 pm Post subject: First Brewday Prep |
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Hey everyone!
I've been putting together my system and reorganizing my basement to house everything over the last few years. I'm finally ready to brew and i wanted to know if anyone had any recommendations for things i should be aware of or look out for. I've brewed on my friends 50A 1 BBL system a few times so I'm not unfamiliar with everything but not enough consistently that i know exactly what I'm doing.
I'll be fermenting in a Spike CF10, carbonating in it as well and hopefully canning right from that also! I have a penguin glycol chiller and the heating wrap for the CF as well to help regulate then temp. My system is (3) 20 gallon Spike Kettles, Spike Steam Condenser lid and hop stopper 2.0 for the BK, exchillerator CFC and two chugger pumps with the 30a TEB panel.
I've attached my recipe, water and mash information as well. If the photos don't embed here is a direct link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/to1K75Qr4BW7WSe49
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11121 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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GrumpyWally
Joined: 06 Mar 2015 Posts: 66 Location: San Diego, CA
Drinking: Schwarzbier, Tripwire Tripel, 2 Czech Dark Lagers, Wee Heavy
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Before I started using my system, I made a 10 or 12 page "bullet item" list from Kal's Brew Day page. I still use it after 61 batches - it's on revision C with lots and lots of handwritten notes on it.
Good luck with your first brew!
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mattybrass
Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Wakefield, Ma
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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GrumpyWally wrote: | Before I started using my system, I made a 10 or 12 page "bullet item" list from Kal's Brew Day page. I still use it after 61 batches - it's on revision C with lots and lots of handwritten notes on it.
Good luck with your first brew! |
Would you mind sharing it?
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GrumpyWally
Joined: 06 Mar 2015 Posts: 66 Location: San Diego, CA
Drinking: Schwarzbier, Tripwire Tripel, 2 Czech Dark Lagers, Wee Heavy
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Link Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:09 am Post subject: |
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mattybrass wrote: |
Would you mind sharing it? |
Not at all - let me update it with my handwritten notes so that it reflects what I currently do.
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GrumpyWally
Joined: 06 Mar 2015 Posts: 66 Location: San Diego, CA
Drinking: Schwarzbier, Tripwire Tripel, 2 Czech Dark Lagers, Wee Heavy
Working on: Tripwire Tripel, Roggenbier
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Link Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Here is an early version of the document I produced from Kal's description of his process.
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mattybrass
Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Wakefield, Ma
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Link Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:39 pm Post subject: How to Use PDF |
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GrumpyWally wrote: | Here is an early version of the document I produced from Kal's description of his process. |
Thanks, i really appreciate it!
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JSB
Joined: 17 Oct 2016 Posts: 125 Location: NE Ohio
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Step 1. CLOSE all valves.
Check all hose connections BEFORE turning on a pump.
Plan out your boil schedule of hops/etc.
Have several bowls on hand for catching hot wort when removing hoses. Wear (thin) gloves.
Mistakes will be made.... it is ok.
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