Pic of my Brewery

[nastyphoenix]

Just thought I would post a couple of pics of the new brewery, bit of a step up from my shed - empty just now but I will post more pics once our equipment goes in! Planning on building a small bar in it too

[beermonsta]

That's a nice premise to build a brewery.
Please forgive my following observation, but I have seen other people on the forum who are similary curious. From what I can gather you are trying to brew 400litre of ale for a party (unsure if this is top be sold or not?), but from all of the questions you have asked over a very short period of time you seem to have never brewed a single all grain beer before. I imagine you are very keen, and the knowledge and people on this forum are very keen to support everyone with whatever they dream of achieving in the brewing world but do you not think you would be better off starting on a smaller scale to produce some sample brews and learn what is required to be able to manage 400litre of ale that is potentially going to be drank by a lot of thirsty folk
In a nut shell, please be honest with your intentions as people will be less suspicious and more willing to help you. I'd give my right liver to be a professional brewer, but I, to quote a previous member, believe you need to be able to walk before you can run.
I hope I haven't offended you, and wish you all the best,
BM

[nastyphoenix]

Interesting comment there........maybe a bit hostile for this forum.

Well I can confirm that I have indeed done AG brewing previous to getting this building - in fact I am drinking a bottle from my last lot just now. I am no expert though, most of what I have done until now has been trial and error but I'm getting better. The other guy who is involved in this new place is a homebrewer with 5 years experience so I'll hopefully be learning more from him. We're not going into any business or anything (not yet anyway!). Just making for own events/parties.

[GrowlingDogBeer]

I couldn't see anything hostile in Beermonstas' post. It appeared to me as he was trying to be helpful and offer you good advice.

I can see Beermonstas' point though, you have asked some seriously basic questions, like what temp to ferment at, which any brewer could answer without thinking. You say you have brewed All Grain but appear to not understand the basics. on another forum you were asking about Batch Sparging, again basic questions. Not sure how you will batch sparge on a 400 litre brew length though!!

We are a friendly bunch and will help anyone who asks for it, but be honest about what your brewing experience is and what your intentions are.

[nastyphoenix]

I always brew at room temp, I just wondered what the exact temp was due to the fact that the new place will be colder.


Must have been someone else asking about batch sparging, sure wasn't me

[Skiptonian]

I'd give my right liver to be a professional brewer, walk before you can run.

BM

How many Livers have you got then Beermonster?

Skiptonian

[Beer O'Clock]

I couldn't see anything hostile in Beermonstas' post. It appeared to me as he was trying to be helpful and offer you good advice.

I can see Beermonstas' point though, you have asked some seriously basic questions, like what temp to ferment at, which any brewer could answer without thinking. You say you have brewed All Grain but appear to not understand the basics. on another forum you were asking about Batch Sparging, again basic questions. Not sure how you will batch sparge on a 400 litre brew length though!!

We are a friendly bunch and will help anyone who asks for it, but be honest about what your brewing experience is and what your intentions are.

Summed up well, Steve. I would probably have been less diplomatic

[jimp2003]

I can't see your pics nastyphoenix. Can you re-post them as I am interested to see the set-up.

Cheers!

Jim

[Patterd Ale]

I too would be interested to see your set-up and am equally confused by your intentions. Many questions, few answers.

[Uncle Joshua]

I'd like to see them too.

[Spud395]

Well I'm glad, I thought I was the only one who couldnt see the pic's!

[Titch]

this was the source but nothing there now

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc4 ... 0013g3.jpg

[Beer O'Clock]

G.W summed it up last week, when he said that it seemed like trolling to him.

[nastyphoenix]

Hey guys, no idea what happened to the pics! I think it's my photobucket account, I'll try and sort it

[stu-le-brew]

On the subject of fermentation temperature with batch sizes of 400+ltrs you will need to cool the fermenter as at this volume the fermentation will generate significant heat.

I have brewed commercially for a few years, I can still remember my first 550ltr brew, and the panic when it reached 28C degrees, had to fire up the chiller for the first time !

Stu_le_brew