Brewing with tight space constraints

Hi Hope this helps. Due to a very small kitchen and house space I brew, all grain, in 5 litre batches. My modified mash tun and boiling pans are all this size.I brew regularly, say every two to three weeks and that just about keeps me in beer with out taking up to much space. This also helps me to continually try new and improve tried recipes.

Greg

Hi

I have a 5 (UK)gallon all grain brewery that has a footprint of 19 inches by 21 inches and stands 6 feet high. I could probably go smaller, but a 19" X 21" footprint gives me plenty of room to work (seriously). I probably couldn't lose any height without creating problems.

A hot liquor tank sits on the top shelf, mash tun next shelf down, (electric) boiler under that, then the fermenter on the floor.

Regards KGB

Hello KGB Did you make your set up your self Thanks

Greg

Have you got any photos? I am getting ready to build an all grain setup but haven't really thought about how it'll all go together yet......

Unfortunately no I haven't - my garden shed is so small - and so full of junk - that I can't stand back far enough to photograph more than half a shelf.

Which reminds me, I am planning another brew tomorrow so must go and clear my bicycle out of the way to make more room!!!!

Regards

KGB

No, I bought a set of strong easily assembled shelving from "Ikea" - do you have those in the US. They were recommended as being ideal for the purpose by the home brew shop who sold me the "brewery".

Regards KGB

Hi KGB I am based in the UK, could you tell me the home brew shop you got your 'brewery' from ? Many thanks and good luck with your next brew!!

Regards Greg

Hi Greg

Leyland Home Brew - their web site is:-

They are very knowledgeable and helpful. Give them a ring, tell them you want a complete brewery and they will see you right - mine cost around £110 three years ago. The boiler is plastic and looks a bit flimsy but is still going strong after well over 30 brews.

I have also used "Hop & Grape" for ingredients - web site

This shop is also very knowledgeable and reliable. Just after I started all grain brewing, I went on a 2 day Brewlab homebrew course at Sunderland University (I can recommend this course) and Hop & Grape was recommended by the course tutors. H&G also do complete breweries; which is apparently what we used on the homebrew course. The equipment seemed very similar to my LHB brewery so presumably is just as reliable.

As I said, the shelving system is from IKEA (of all places) and was specifically recommended by LHB because of its strength. The shelf has to hold quite a weight and are held on by very long screws. There are similar shelving systems on sale (eg B&Q), but be careful. The screws are often too short, meaning the shelf will NOT safely support the weight of a full boiler.

Regards

KGB

Hi KGB Many thanks for those links Greg