Questions tagged [small-space]
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Brewing with a concentrated wort
I'm living in a condo with no outdoors space and a mere 12" clearing on my stovetop. One-gallon all-grain batches are easy, but I'm trying to figure out some logistics for going larger... aside from ...
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How to calculate the minimum vessel sizes for all grain brewing
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Brewing in an kitchenette with limited storage space
All Grain brewing, extracts are not available around here
I'm looking at BIAB also, but want to have the traditional 3 vessels setup
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Can BIAB be scaled down to tiny batches?
I just watched a Brewing TV epsiode on brewing-in-a-bag (BIAB). They took 7lb (3.2KG) of grains, and 5 US Gallon (19 Litres) of water. After mashing they had 4 US Gallons (15 Litres) of 1.052 gravity ...
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Splitting Batches / Dilution
My current setup is an 8-gallon aluminum kettle with a weldless valve and Blichmann Brewmometer (which, even when 'shielded' from flame, does not work, not happy with that investment). This serves as ...
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Indoor-alternatives to kitchen stove
I am a kitchen-brewer doing 5 gls all-grain batches and am frustrated because the kitchen stove is lacking the last bit of power to yield a nice rolling boil. Are there any indoor-alternatives to the ...
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Converting your fermentation bucket into a mash tun
Most people use coolers for mash tuns, but living in an apartment myself I can tell that having the least possible equipment is a priority. I know some people use their secondary fermenters as mash ...
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Should I & how do I use a mash tun brew kettle with a false bottom?
I'd like to make the move to all-grain, but it's fairly equipment-intensive. I see combination mash tuns and brew kettles. Are these a solution? Can I use the kettle for mashing, then transfer to ...
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Diacetyl Rest
When brewing a lager in an apartment, you will most probably use a small refrigerator for the lagering process. If the refrigerator does not allow you to choose the exact temperature, but instead you ...
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Brew in a bag (BIAB) material
Where can you buy and what type of material have you made a BIAB with? Specifically:
-Name/brand/type of material
-Mesh size
-Dimensions of raw material and final bag
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Cellaring
Given the limited space of an apartment, where do you store your homebrew before drinking?
Do not consider budget to be a factor.
This is the eighth question in a series of discussions about small-...
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Packaging
Given the limited space of an apartment, how do you bottle & keg?
Do not consider budget to be a factor.
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Fermentation
Given the limited space of an apartment, what do you do to maintain a steady fermentation?
Do not consider budget to be a factor.
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: The Chill
Given the limited space of an apartment, how can you achieve a good chill?
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Boiling
Given the limited space of an apartment, what tips do you have for the boil?
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Steeping
Given the limited space of an apartment, what tips do you have for steeping specialty grain?
Do not consider budget to be a factor.
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Mashing
Given the limited space of an apartment, how do you mash in cramped quarters?
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Small Space & Apartment Brewing: Equipment Storage
Given the limited space of an apartment, what tips do you have for storing your equipment?
Do not consider budget to be a factor.
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