MartinOC
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I’m already getting a bit antsy about how this is going to go down, so I want to get as much planned/sorted & resolved well in advance, so that it runs as smooth as baby-poo.
For those (other than Tahoose?) unfamiliar with my military background & SMEAC, let me explain. .
SMEAC stands for:
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin & Logistics
Command & Signals
Don’t worry, I’m not going to go barking orders at people (this has to be a big team effort), but in my experience, the more you plan in advance, the better the result.
Proper Preparation & Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance.
SITUATION:
2015 Xmas in July case swap is to be held at my place (the Phoenix Brewery in Kinglake) on the weekend of 4-5/7/15.
Weather is likely to be absolute crap, so we’ll need to make allowances for it. That means tents/marquees/tarps etc...
Gas/water/electricity/food/accommodation requirements need to be established in advance & catered-for.
MISSION:
To produce as much fermentable wort (in as many different styles) as possible in a single day, using multiple rigs & have as much fun as possible doing it.
Secondary mission: To produce 1000+L in total.
EXECUTION:
In the interests of producing large volumes, I'd suggest simple, single-temp. infusions, but I can accommodate step-mashes & even decoctions...
Not all worts will have to be cubed, as my system is geared to reclaiming the hot water from the immersion chiller to start another mash, so some could go straight into fermenters, ready to pitch.
ADMIN & LOGISTICS:
Electricity: I’ve got dedicated 10A, 15A & 20A circuits in the brewery area, plus a generator available. Depending on the different systems’ requirements, we may need another gennie to cover everything.
Water: I’ve got a 22500L rainwater tank that can provide brewing liquor & chilling – No problems there!
Gas: I’ve got 3 (9Kg) bottles, plus 2 x 45Kg (but they’re primarily for domestic use). BYO would be preferred/appreciated if you’re bringing your own gear.
Food: Need a volunteer to organise this. I’ve got a hooded gas BBQ that can do spits, but previous preference has been for charcoal. Since I’m guessing most will be stayers, bacon & eggs etc. breakfast on the Sunday will probably be needed. I can lay-on buckets of strong coffee & tea....
Anyone got access to a marquee or two? I’m guessing weather will be shit, so one for food & one for everyone to put their beers into...?
Accommodation: It’s BYO tents/sleeping bags/mats etc...etc.... There’s plenty of flat areas available for pitching tents.
Despite my strongest suggestions to the contrary, SWMBO reckons that she’ll be in attendance & doesn’t want a bunch of drunken “yobs” ( Jesse, you’re not singled-out here!) sleeping in her shed (which is where we’re living right now). I’m hopeful I can persuade her to go to Hepburn Spa or something for the weekend for a bit of girly pampering.....(Donations to the cause gratefully accepted!!!).
COMMAND & SIG:
Like I said before, I’m not going to bark orders at anyone. This HAS to be a team effort. You’re all my guests, but I can’t be expected to do everything myself.
I need a volunteer food coordinator , as I’m otherwise spread too thin.
Most communication can be done here until we get closer, when we can do SMS’s & phonecalls.
Questions? Queries? Doubtful points?
For those (other than Tahoose?) unfamiliar with my military background & SMEAC, let me explain. .
SMEAC stands for:
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin & Logistics
Command & Signals
Don’t worry, I’m not going to go barking orders at people (this has to be a big team effort), but in my experience, the more you plan in advance, the better the result.
Proper Preparation & Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance.
SITUATION:
2015 Xmas in July case swap is to be held at my place (the Phoenix Brewery in Kinglake) on the weekend of 4-5/7/15.
Weather is likely to be absolute crap, so we’ll need to make allowances for it. That means tents/marquees/tarps etc...
Gas/water/electricity/food/accommodation requirements need to be established in advance & catered-for.
MISSION:
To produce as much fermentable wort (in as many different styles) as possible in a single day, using multiple rigs & have as much fun as possible doing it.
Secondary mission: To produce 1000+L in total.
EXECUTION:
- A large-volume, single-style brew involving gear from Idzy/Yob/Whiteferret/Relaxed Brewer etc...etc...
- Parti-gyle secondary wort from the same system?
- Concurrent, multiple, back-to-back 60-80L batches from MartinOC’s system.
- Concurrent, multiple back-to-back 20L batches from Siborg’s BM (I’m now wondering if we can use Siborg’s BM to produce high-gravity worts for transfer/dilution/boiling in one of my boilers?).
In the interests of producing large volumes, I'd suggest simple, single-temp. infusions, but I can accommodate step-mashes & even decoctions...
Not all worts will have to be cubed, as my system is geared to reclaiming the hot water from the immersion chiller to start another mash, so some could go straight into fermenters, ready to pitch.
ADMIN & LOGISTICS:
Electricity: I’ve got dedicated 10A, 15A & 20A circuits in the brewery area, plus a generator available. Depending on the different systems’ requirements, we may need another gennie to cover everything.
Water: I’ve got a 22500L rainwater tank that can provide brewing liquor & chilling – No problems there!
Gas: I’ve got 3 (9Kg) bottles, plus 2 x 45Kg (but they’re primarily for domestic use). BYO would be preferred/appreciated if you’re bringing your own gear.
Food: Need a volunteer to organise this. I’ve got a hooded gas BBQ that can do spits, but previous preference has been for charcoal. Since I’m guessing most will be stayers, bacon & eggs etc. breakfast on the Sunday will probably be needed. I can lay-on buckets of strong coffee & tea....
Anyone got access to a marquee or two? I’m guessing weather will be shit, so one for food & one for everyone to put their beers into...?
Accommodation: It’s BYO tents/sleeping bags/mats etc...etc.... There’s plenty of flat areas available for pitching tents.
Despite my strongest suggestions to the contrary, SWMBO reckons that she’ll be in attendance & doesn’t want a bunch of drunken “yobs” ( Jesse, you’re not singled-out here!) sleeping in her shed (which is where we’re living right now). I’m hopeful I can persuade her to go to Hepburn Spa or something for the weekend for a bit of girly pampering.....(Donations to the cause gratefully accepted!!!).
COMMAND & SIG:
Like I said before, I’m not going to bark orders at anyone. This HAS to be a team effort. You’re all my guests, but I can’t be expected to do everything myself.
I need a volunteer food coordinator , as I’m otherwise spread too thin.
Most communication can be done here until we get closer, when we can do SMS’s & phonecalls.
Questions? Queries? Doubtful points?
many hands making light work and all that.
