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How To Enter a Beer Brewing Competition

(This article was submitted by Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK. He documents his experience with brewing beer in the BIAC and the steps involved in entering a brewing competition.) I have been...

How To Enter a Beer Brewing Competition

(This article was submitted by Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK. He documents his experience with brewing beer in the BIAC and the steps involved in entering a brewing competition.) I have been...

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Oxygenating Wort through the Lid

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold from Chicago, IL.) For many brews, I used the method of dumping trub from the bottom port, then hooking up the oxygen attachment...

Oxygenating Wort through the Lid

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold from Chicago, IL.) For many brews, I used the method of dumping trub from the bottom port, then hooking up the oxygen attachment...

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Unloading Spent Grain

Unloading grain from the BREWHA Mash Colander is quick and easy with an overhead hoist. The BREWHA BIAC is the simplest, most intuitive and user-friendly brewing system available. 

Unloading Spent Grain

Unloading grain from the BREWHA Mash Colander is quick and easy with an overhead hoist. The BREWHA BIAC is the simplest, most intuitive and user-friendly brewing system available. 

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Disassembling the BREWHA Sanitary Ball Valve

Completely disassembling a valve to remove any sediment that is trapped inside is essential sanitary technique for any brewery. The BREWHA Sanitary Valve is the simplest and easiest valve you’ll...

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Disassembling the BREWHA Sanitary Ball Valve

Completely disassembling a valve to remove any sediment that is trapped inside is essential sanitary technique for any brewery. The BREWHA Sanitary Valve is the simplest and easiest valve you’ll...

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How to Make Cheese with your BREWHA BIAC

Homebrewer Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK submitted this article. He has won several medals for his beer and has been brewing with his BIAC for about five years. I am...

How to Make Cheese with your BREWHA BIAC

Homebrewer Ken Noesgaard of Saskatoon, SK submitted this article. He has won several medals for his beer and has been brewing with his BIAC for about five years. I am...

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How to Quickly Transfer Beer from Your Fermente...

While BREWHA's Fermentor to Keg Racking Hose allows a brewer to easily transfer beer to a keg in an oxygen free environment using the 'beer out' post of the keg, the...

How to Quickly Transfer Beer from Your Fermente...

While BREWHA's Fermentor to Keg Racking Hose allows a brewer to easily transfer beer to a keg in an oxygen free environment using the 'beer out' post of the keg, the...

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Overview of the Water, Beer and Wort Chiller

This video describes how to install and use the BREWHA Water, Beer and Wort Chiller to chill wort after boiling is complete, maintain fermentation temperature when making beer, (including lagering...

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Overview of the Water, Beer and Wort Chiller

This video describes how to install and use the BREWHA Water, Beer and Wort Chiller to chill wort after boiling is complete, maintain fermentation temperature when making beer, (including lagering...

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Install and Program the ETC Digital Temperature...

The ETC120, exclusively made for BREWHA, is a cost-effective and fully functioning temperature monitoring and controlling device. The temperature probe is inserted in one of the BREWHA vessels for tracking...

Install and Program the ETC Digital Temperature...

The ETC120, exclusively made for BREWHA, is a cost-effective and fully functioning temperature monitoring and controlling device. The temperature probe is inserted in one of the BREWHA vessels for tracking...

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Instruction Manual for the BREWHA Water, Beer a...

The Lindr water chillers are 120V chillers that can be multi-purposed for many tasks; it is the perfect companion for the serious home brewer, or small commercial applications.  This manual provides the...

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Instruction Manual for the BREWHA Water, Beer a...

The Lindr water chillers are 120V chillers that can be multi-purposed for many tasks; it is the perfect companion for the serious home brewer, or small commercial applications.  This manual provides the...

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Benefits of electricity over gas in brewing system

Boiling double batches (e.g. larger than 18L) cannot easily be done on a kitchen stove. Due to the relatively low power supply heating large volumes of water takes a long...

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Benefits of electricity over gas in brewing system

Boiling double batches (e.g. larger than 18L) cannot easily be done on a kitchen stove. Due to the relatively low power supply heating large volumes of water takes a long...

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Brewing Beer with the BREWHA BIAC All in One Br...

This video provides a detailed overview on how to brew beer with the BREWHA BIAC. Detailed step by step instructions provide new and experienced brewers alike with fun and engaging...

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Brewing Beer with the BREWHA BIAC All in One Br...

This video provides a detailed overview on how to brew beer with the BREWHA BIAC. Detailed step by step instructions provide new and experienced brewers alike with fun and engaging...

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Keeping the Mash Bed Fluid and Preventing Compa...

During the process of mashing when making beer, enzymes (e.g. proteins) 'cut' long-chain, complex sugars/carbohydrates (e.g. starches) into smaller sugars that yeast can digest to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol. In order...

Keeping the Mash Bed Fluid and Preventing Compa...

During the process of mashing when making beer, enzymes (e.g. proteins) 'cut' long-chain, complex sugars/carbohydrates (e.g. starches) into smaller sugars that yeast can digest to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol. In order...

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Transferring Beer from Your Fermenter to a Keg

Step by step instructions on how to transfer ('rack' or push) beer out of fermenters and into a keg. Includes suggestions for improving sanitation, safety, and a method for kegging beer without...

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Transferring Beer from Your Fermenter to a Keg

Step by step instructions on how to transfer ('rack' or push) beer out of fermenters and into a keg. Includes suggestions for improving sanitation, safety, and a method for kegging beer without...

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Is a Copper Still Necessary?

A question that is often asked is whether or not it is necessary to have a copper still for producing the best quality whiskey. Purists argue that there is no other...

Is a Copper Still Necessary?

A question that is often asked is whether or not it is necessary to have a copper still for producing the best quality whiskey. Purists argue that there is no other...

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Instructions for assembling the Temperature Con...

TheTemperature Control Valve (TCV) is a small solenoid that is designed to control the flow of temperature regulating water into the jacket of BREWHA jacketed vessels. When it is powered...

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Instructions for assembling the Temperature Con...

TheTemperature Control Valve (TCV) is a small solenoid that is designed to control the flow of temperature regulating water into the jacket of BREWHA jacketed vessels. When it is powered...

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When and How to Reduce Power to a 120V Water He...

Regulating the output of a heating element is important during mashing (preventing scorching), boiling (stopping hot break), distilling (preventing 'burping'), and even fermenting (some brewers are experimenting with using the...

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When and How to Reduce Power to a 120V Water He...

Regulating the output of a heating element is important during mashing (preventing scorching), boiling (stopping hot break), distilling (preventing 'burping'), and even fermenting (some brewers are experimenting with using the...

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Racking beer to kegs

Racking Beer to Kegs-Large BIAC

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold in Chicago.) I have found it faster and easier to rack beer after fermentation to kegs by using a hose to directly...

Racking Beer to Kegs-Large BIAC

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold in Chicago.) I have found it faster and easier to rack beer after fermentation to kegs by using a hose to directly...

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The BREWHA Tabletop Power Controller

The Digital Power Box is a reliable, precise, safe, portable and flexible means of controlling 230V electrical power in your home or commercial beer brewing system. This video describes its...

The BREWHA Tabletop Power Controller

The Digital Power Box is a reliable, precise, safe, portable and flexible means of controlling 230V electrical power in your home or commercial beer brewing system. This video describes its...

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Benefits of the BIAC for Restaurants and Microb...

The BREWHA BIAC  complete, all-in-one brewing system is an innovative, affordable, flexible, turnkey system that will grow with your business. The patented BIAC is ideally suited for nano and micro-breweries for a...

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Benefits of the BIAC for Restaurants and Microb...

The BREWHA BIAC  complete, all-in-one brewing system is an innovative, affordable, flexible, turnkey system that will grow with your business. The patented BIAC is ideally suited for nano and micro-breweries for a...

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Lifting the BIAC Mash Colander out of the 3-in-1

This video describes an easy, economical and fun way to lift the Mash Colander out of the conical fermenter. It is particularly helpful for brewers who are brewing alone with...

Lifting the BIAC Mash Colander out of the 3-in-1

This video describes an easy, economical and fun way to lift the Mash Colander out of the conical fermenter. It is particularly helpful for brewers who are brewing alone with...

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Three benefits of the BREWHA (Small) BIAC

This short video gives three benefits of the BREWHA Small BIAC. In addition to providing full control, perfect sanitation, high quality stainless construction at an affordable cost, this BIAC is perfect...

Three benefits of the BREWHA (Small) BIAC

This short video gives three benefits of the BREWHA Small BIAC. In addition to providing full control, perfect sanitation, high quality stainless construction at an affordable cost, this BIAC is perfect...

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Pro Brewer Reviews the BREWHA BIAC Brewing System

Pro brewer Danny Seeton describes how the BREWHA BIAC is a high-quality system with a small footprint that provides easy sanitation and perfect repeatability.

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Pro Brewer Reviews the BREWHA BIAC Brewing System

Pro brewer Danny Seeton describes how the BREWHA BIAC is a high-quality system with a small footprint that provides easy sanitation and perfect repeatability.

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How to brew beer at home with complete brew system

Brewing Beer with the Small BIAC—American Blond...

This video provides an introduction to brewing in the BREWHA Small BIAC. It provides an overview of the BIAC system and provides a condensed step by step guide to brewing....

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Brewing Beer with the Small BIAC—American Blond...

This video provides an introduction to brewing in the BREWHA Small BIAC. It provides an overview of the BIAC system and provides a condensed step by step guide to brewing....

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Does the 3-in-1 (or 4-in-1) Tie Up Your Boil Ke...

With the boil kettle being combined with the fermenter, and since boiling takes only a few hours and fermenting can take 1-4+ weeks, the question of equipment tie-up arises. Is the...

Does the 3-in-1 (or 4-in-1) Tie Up Your Boil Ke...

With the boil kettle being combined with the fermenter, and since boiling takes only a few hours and fermenting can take 1-4+ weeks, the question of equipment tie-up arises. Is the...

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Putting Trub in the Fermenter

  A lot of effort is expended by brewers wanting to keep trub in the boil kettle and not rack it into their fermenter. Screens of various shapes and sizes,...

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Putting Trub in the Fermenter

  A lot of effort is expended by brewers wanting to keep trub in the boil kettle and not rack it into their fermenter. Screens of various shapes and sizes,...

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Graham With (Brewer, Parallel 49 Brewing Co) re...

Hi, this is Graham from Parrallel 49 Brewing. We’ve been a fan of BREWHA equipment, we tend to run pilot system brews for most of the beers we make here...

Graham With (Brewer, Parallel 49 Brewing Co) re...

Hi, this is Graham from Parrallel 49 Brewing. We’ve been a fan of BREWHA equipment, we tend to run pilot system brews for most of the beers we make here...

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Paul N. (Home brewer, Vancouver, BC) on using B...

Hi, I am Paul. I am a home brewer in Vancouver and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy using BREWHA’s products. I have to a mash...

Paul N. (Home brewer, Vancouver, BC) on using B...

Hi, I am Paul. I am a home brewer in Vancouver and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy using BREWHA’s products. I have to a mash...

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BIAC Profiles for Building Recipes in Brewfathe...

Beersmith is a very useful tool for easily creating well-designed recipes. It also keeps accurate records of brew days for best repetition and learning. You can learn more about the Beersmith...

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BIAC Profiles for Building Recipes in Brewfathe...

Beersmith is a very useful tool for easily creating well-designed recipes. It also keeps accurate records of brew days for best repetition and learning. You can learn more about the Beersmith...

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How to Assemble the BREWHA BIAC

Assembly of the BIAC is relatively intuitive and straightforward and can be assembled and ready to brew in less than 30 minutes. A brewer may want to substitute or alter...

How to Assemble the BREWHA BIAC

Assembly of the BIAC is relatively intuitive and straightforward and can be assembled and ready to brew in less than 30 minutes. A brewer may want to substitute or alter...

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Matt Goldstein (Home brewer, Seattle, WA) Review

Hi this is Matt from LJ Brewing Company. We’re here in Seattle WA at our home brew house and we want to thank Nathan at BREWHA for his awesome equipment...

Matt Goldstein (Home brewer, Seattle, WA) Review

Hi this is Matt from LJ Brewing Company. We’re here in Seattle WA at our home brew house and we want to thank Nathan at BREWHA for his awesome equipment...

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Aaron Colyn (Owner, Twin City Brewing Co) revie...

Aaron Colyn purchased a complete system from BREWHA including a Hot Liquor Kettle (with HERMS), Mash Tun (with RIMS), Jacketed Boil Kettle, 3-in-1 Jacketed Fermenter, and all the gear. This...

Aaron Colyn (Owner, Twin City Brewing Co) revie...

Aaron Colyn purchased a complete system from BREWHA including a Hot Liquor Kettle (with HERMS), Mash Tun (with RIMS), Jacketed Boil Kettle, 3-in-1 Jacketed Fermenter, and all the gear. This...

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Maintaining Low Fermentation Temperatures Witho...

Controlling temperature during fermentation is very important for best flavor and batch-to-batch consistency. Most often, home brewers have controlled fermentation temperatures by regulating the room temperature or placing their fermenter in an...

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Maintaining Low Fermentation Temperatures Witho...

Controlling temperature during fermentation is very important for best flavor and batch-to-batch consistency. Most often, home brewers have controlled fermentation temperatures by regulating the room temperature or placing their fermenter in an...

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Benefits of a Jackted Stainless Boil Kettle

The world's first boil kettle with a built-in chilling jacket. Built into the walls of this 16 gallon / 62L brew kettle, the stainless steel jacket provides super easy and super...

Benefits of a Jackted Stainless Boil Kettle

The world's first boil kettle with a built-in chilling jacket. Built into the walls of this 16 gallon / 62L brew kettle, the stainless steel jacket provides super easy and super...

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Installing the BREWHA 100% Stainless Heating El...

The new Water Heating Element from BREWHA comes with the following features: pre-installed and ready to use; no wiring, heat-shrinking, sealing threads or drilling required (Click to read more)

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Installing the BREWHA 100% Stainless Heating El...

The new Water Heating Element from BREWHA comes with the following features: pre-installed and ready to use; no wiring, heat-shrinking, sealing threads or drilling required (Click to read more)

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Ryan M. (Home brewer, Bethel Park, PA) review o...

Hi, my name is Ryan and I recently purchased a BREWHA Brew-In-A-Conical (BIAC); great piece of equipment! Customer service has been excellent. Shortened my brew day by about three hours....

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Ryan M. (Home brewer, Bethel Park, PA) review o...

Hi, my name is Ryan and I recently purchased a BREWHA Brew-In-A-Conical (BIAC); great piece of equipment! Customer service has been excellent. Shortened my brew day by about three hours....

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Lifting the Mash Colander out of the BIAC ferme...

In the BIAC method of brewing, after mashing, the Mash Colander is lifted out of the 3-in-1 in order to complete vorlauf (clear any sediment out of the wort by pumping it out...

Lifting the Mash Colander out of the BIAC ferme...

In the BIAC method of brewing, after mashing, the Mash Colander is lifted out of the 3-in-1 in order to complete vorlauf (clear any sediment out of the wort by pumping it out...

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Improving Safety of Electric Water Heating Elem...

  Breaker boxes (the electrical panel often found in laundry rooms) will prevent too much overdraw but a GFCI will respond much faster than a breaker to any deviation in...

Improving Safety of Electric Water Heating Elem...

  Breaker boxes (the electrical panel often found in laundry rooms) will prevent too much overdraw but a GFCI will respond much faster than a breaker to any deviation in...

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Preventing Deformation in Your Vessel

You need to read this article carefully, especially if you will be using municipal water in the jacket of your Jacketed Boil Kettle or 3-in-1 to chill wort after the boil,...

Preventing Deformation in Your Vessel

You need to read this article carefully, especially if you will be using municipal water in the jacket of your Jacketed Boil Kettle or 3-in-1 to chill wort after the boil,...

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How to Avoid a Stuck Mash and Dry-Firing the He...

Melting a heating element by dry-firing is not a pleasant experience, not to mention it could ruin a batch, so here are a few suggestions on how to avoid this...

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How to Avoid a Stuck Mash and Dry-Firing the He...

Melting a heating element by dry-firing is not a pleasant experience, not to mention it could ruin a batch, so here are a few suggestions on how to avoid this...

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Mash tun dead space: benefit or liability

The BREWHA Mash Tun has been designed  with increased space under the screen in order to include an element to provide precise temperature control for best mash efficiency and quality....

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Mash tun dead space: benefit or liability

The BREWHA Mash Tun has been designed  with increased space under the screen in order to include an element to provide precise temperature control for best mash efficiency and quality....

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