![]() I filled up the rig with PBW and ran a test of the pump, followed by a quick rinse with hot water. I didn’t do it all in one sitting, but I would estimate it took about an hour to pull out all of the pieces, do the minor bits of assembly, and clean the equipment prior to brewing. The packaging was super sturdy, but also easy to open up. This system is a snap to unbox and set up. This review will be based on that experience, with the caveat that I’m still learning the system. This includes 5 gallon batches of a German pils, American IPA, Dortmunder Export, Scottish export ale, and stout, as well as a 3 gallon batch each of a moderate-strength winter ale and an imperial IPA. ![]() ![]() The steel insert to adapt for small batches is supposed to improve efficiency in that case, by preventing recirculated mash runnings from just flowing over the top of the grain bed, rather than through it.Īt this writing, I’ve brewed seven batches with the system. I normally work with 5 gallon batches, and don’t see that changing in the future, but I do occasionally want to brew 2.5 or 3 gallon batches. In terms of options, I got the recirculation pump kit, along with the small-batch adapter. Luckily, I managed to buy direct from Anvil on a 10% discount sale, and they had free shipping! It took about two weeks for the setup to arrive, and I eagerly unboxed it as soon as it hit my doorstep. ![]() I want a system that will still work after I upgrade my phone, or when my wifi is down, or if the unit’s software is “helpfully” updated. The final selling point for me was that the controls are supposed to be dead-simple and all on-board the unit, rather than hiding behind a Bluetooth-connected Android app. Even though I’m limited to 120 for the time being, I like the idea of having the option open. The ability to switch between 120 and 240 voltage was also a plus in the long-term. The heating element was particularly well rated, and had high marks for excellent heating plus minimal risk of scorching. First, the cost (<$500 for the version with pump) seemed fairly reasonable, and the reviews for quality and reliability were solid. Once you have done this and made any necessary adjustments to account for your equipment, it should dial in the strike temperatures very effectively.Following a week or two of research, I settled on the Anvil Foundry 10.5 gallon brewing system. You may need to adjust the specific heat to account for small temperature deviations from your intended target. Note the actual temperature you reach once you have doughed in. You can stir the mash water until you get down to the noted strike temperature for the grains alone and then add the grains. Stir well and note the temperature of the water. Heat up the proper amount of water to above the strike temperature for equipment and grains and pour it into your mash tun. If you are unsure of the strike temperature, then click 'adjust temp for equip' off and see what the strike temperature to bring just the grains to mash temperature. You will want to make sure that the actual temperature of the grain and mash tun are reflected in your mash tab as you bring the water up to strike temperature. Remember that you are not only bringing the temperature of the grains from room temperature up to target mash temperature, but also the mash tun. If you have your equipment profile set to reflect the weight of your mash tun and the specific heat set to the type (plastic) of cooler, you should be fairly close.
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