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economical brewery chiller for controlling fermentation temperature

Installing a Portable Fermentation Temperature ...

For most styles of beer, a chilling system is important for producing a great tasting beverage. In fact, aside from proper sanitation, temperature control is arguably the single most important criteria for...

Installing a Portable Fermentation Temperature ...

For most styles of beer, a chilling system is important for producing a great tasting beverage. In fact, aside from proper sanitation, temperature control is arguably the single most important criteria for...

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Countertop Beer Chiller and Dispenser Manual

Manual for the Countertop Beer Chiller and Dispenser (Lindr Pygmy 25 and 25K) Detailed information on how to install the Chiller, as well as a specifications page (at the end of...

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Countertop Beer Chiller and Dispenser Manual

Manual for the Countertop Beer Chiller and Dispenser (Lindr Pygmy 25 and 25K) Detailed information on how to install the Chiller, as well as a specifications page (at the end of...

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good crush size for malt

Good Crush Size for High Efficiency and Bed Flu...

The below image is a high definition picture of the image shown on this page of the BREWHA website. It shows a good crush size that removes the grain husk...

Good Crush Size for High Efficiency and Bed Flu...

The below image is a high definition picture of the image shown on this page of the BREWHA website. It shows a good crush size that removes the grain husk...

March 815 CI beer pump

Troubleshooting the March 815 pump

March builds high quality pumps that will provide years of dependable service. Unlike cheaper pumps that can be frustrating to operate (due to such reasons as poor motor and body alignment...

Troubleshooting the March 815 pump

March builds high quality pumps that will provide years of dependable service. Unlike cheaper pumps that can be frustrating to operate (due to such reasons as poor motor and body alignment...

bottle carbonate by adding priming sugar to bottles

How to Add Priming Sugar to Bottled Beer for Ca...

Customers who are bottling their beer sometimes ask how they should add priming sugar in order to carbonate the beer. There are a few ways to accomplish this. A first method is...

How to Add Priming Sugar to Bottled Beer for Ca...

Customers who are bottling their beer sometimes ask how they should add priming sugar in order to carbonate the beer. There are a few ways to accomplish this. A first method is...

Using a racking arm when transferring beer to kegs

Using a Racking Arm to Transfer Beer from Ferme...

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold from Chicago, IL.) This addition to the Large BIAC (and maybe other sized BIAC's) is a key piece of equipment I think....

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Using a Racking Arm to Transfer Beer from Ferme...

(This article was submitted by BREWHA customer Harold from Chicago, IL.) This addition to the Large BIAC (and maybe other sized BIAC's) is a key piece of equipment I think....

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1.5" sanitary tri clamp safety

Securing Sanitary Clamps Against Accidental Loo...

A customer recently informed us that some friends (who were new to brewing) had loosened one of the sanitary clamps on the 'wrong' (that is, nearest to the fermenter) side of the valve....

Securing Sanitary Clamps Against Accidental Loo...

A customer recently informed us that some friends (who were new to brewing) had loosened one of the sanitary clamps on the 'wrong' (that is, nearest to the fermenter) side of the valve....

water level sensor

Colander Water Level Controller Manual

The BREWHA Colander Water Level Sensor provides automatic control of the pump when recirculating wort during mash. If the wort level drops below the end of the probes, the pump will...

Colander Water Level Controller Manual

The BREWHA Colander Water Level Sensor provides automatic control of the pump when recirculating wort during mash. If the wort level drops below the end of the probes, the pump will...

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Brewing an American Amber—Evaluation Part 5

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the completed beer is sampled and reviewed with comments on what...

Brewing an American Amber—Evaluation Part 5

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the completed beer is sampled and reviewed with comments on what...

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Brewing an American Amber—Chill & Pitch Part 4

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the boiled wort is cooled down to yeast pitching temperature, yeast...

Brewing an American Amber—Chill & Pitch Part 4

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the boiled wort is cooled down to yeast pitching temperature, yeast...

american amber ale boiling

Brewing an American Amber—Boiling Part 3

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the mash is lautered (separate grain from water), the grain is...

Brewing an American Amber—Boiling Part 3

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode the mash is lautered (separate grain from water), the grain is...

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Brewing an American Amber Ale—Mashing Part 2

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode Doug helps us mash in and Matt stops by to give...

Brewing an American Amber Ale—Mashing Part 2

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series. In this episode Doug helps us mash in and Matt stops by to give...

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Unboxing of the BREWHA BIAC brewing system Part 1

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series and "will see us leap right into the deep end of homebrew technology with...

Unboxing of the BREWHA BIAC brewing system Part 1

This video was filmed by heavyGFILMS as part of its Le Gourmet TV channel 'Brewhouse' series and "will see us leap right into the deep end of homebrew technology with...

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How to Clean and Sanitize a Beer Transfer Hose

When racking beer, one primary source of infection can be the transfer hose that is used. Hoses can easily develop knicks and cracks internally that are hard to spot, harbor...

How to Clean and Sanitize a Beer Transfer Hose

When racking beer, one primary source of infection can be the transfer hose that is used. Hoses can easily develop knicks and cracks internally that are hard to spot, harbor...

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Water Flow Meter Spec Sheet

This accurate and reliable Flow Meter is useful for metering the amount of water going into your brew system. It can be particularly useful when adding sparge water to add the...

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Water Flow Meter Spec Sheet

This accurate and reliable Flow Meter is useful for metering the amount of water going into your brew system. It can be particularly useful when adding sparge water to add the...

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Great Technique for Improving Mash Efficiency

During the mash, enzymes attack complex carbohydrates in the grain and break them up into more simple sugars that yeast can digest. If all (or most) of the available complex carbohydrates...

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Great Technique for Improving Mash Efficiency

During the mash, enzymes attack complex carbohydrates in the grain and break them up into more simple sugars that yeast can digest. If all (or most) of the available complex carbohydrates...

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march beer pump spec sheet

March 815 and March TE-7S-MD Spec Sheet

The March 815 and TE-5S-MD are American made, UL certified (CSA approved) commercial grade, high-performance pumps that will give years and years of service. Read the full product spec sheet here.

March 815 and March TE-7S-MD Spec Sheet

The March 815 and TE-5S-MD are American made, UL certified (CSA approved) commercial grade, high-performance pumps that will give years and years of service. Read the full product spec sheet here.

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Sparging with the BIAC

While not absolutely necessary, some brewers prefer to rinse or 'sparge' their grain at the end of the mash period to recover as much sugar as possible. While cold water can...

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Sparging with the BIAC

While not absolutely necessary, some brewers prefer to rinse or 'sparge' their grain at the end of the mash period to recover as much sugar as possible. While cold water can...

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fermenter lid gasket

Installing the fermenter lid gasket

All models of the BREWHA 3-in-1 fermenter have a silicone lid gasket for sealing the lid and providing up to 3psi of pressure for racking beer into kegs. If the lid...

Installing the fermenter lid gasket

All models of the BREWHA 3-in-1 fermenter have a silicone lid gasket for sealing the lid and providing up to 3psi of pressure for racking beer into kegs. If the lid...

how to remove carmel scorch element wort beer

Preventing Scorched Wort and Burnt Flavor in Yo...

After four weeks of eager anticipation, there are few things more devastating to a brewer than discovering an unwanted microbial infection or tasting burnt/smokey notes in your latest brew. The BIAC...

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Preventing Scorched Wort and Burnt Flavor in Yo...

After four weeks of eager anticipation, there are few things more devastating to a brewer than discovering an unwanted microbial infection or tasting burnt/smokey notes in your latest brew. The BIAC...

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Heating and Chilling Methods for the 5BBL BIAC

There has been some discussion online about the benefit of circulating wort inside the BIAC fermenter during chilling to reduce the chill time so we put it to the test in...

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Heating and Chilling Methods for the 5BBL BIAC

There has been some discussion online about the benefit of circulating wort inside the BIAC fermenter during chilling to reduce the chill time so we put it to the test in...

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how to vorlauf and lauter when brewing

Controlling Vorlauf and Lauter Rates to Prevent...

Not long ago Dave Miller sent me a link to an article he wrote on vorlauf and lautering that has really helped with questions around increasing lauter rates and preventing stuck mashes. In...

Controlling Vorlauf and Lauter Rates to Prevent...

Not long ago Dave Miller sent me a link to an article he wrote on vorlauf and lautering that has really helped with questions around increasing lauter rates and preventing stuck mashes. In...

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Assembling the Water Pressure Regulator

Every hose and tank is designed with a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP), which if exceeded, will cause damage and could even pose a safety hazard. The BREWHA tank jackets...

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Assembling the Water Pressure Regulator

Every hose and tank is designed with a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP), which if exceeded, will cause damage and could even pose a safety hazard. The BREWHA tank jackets...

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Installing Your BIAC Complete All-in-One Brewery

In this video we will be looking at how to setup the BREWHA BIAC. While today we are setting up a 5 barrel BIAC, most of the features and fittings...

Installing Your BIAC Complete All-in-One Brewery

In this video we will be looking at how to setup the BREWHA BIAC. While today we are setting up a 5 barrel BIAC, most of the features and fittings...

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