Brewing with tight space constraints

I haven't yet brewed any beer, but I'm interested in giving it a try. How much space does it require? Obviously it's possible to use a lot of space; I've seen photos of home breweries that almost fill a room. But what's the smallest footprint you can get away with?

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Lance Simmons
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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

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greg towning

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

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KGB

Hello KGB Did you make your set up your self Thanks

Greg

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greg towning

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......

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Spanky

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

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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

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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

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greg towning

Hi KGB Many thanks for those links Greg

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greg towning

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