Braumeister V 3 Vessel System Smack Down

[Bada Bing Brewery]

Hello all. I have done around 30 BIAB's now and am thinking of moving to something new. Don't get me wrong, I love the BIAB but as with most things I want to keep evolving. I've seen the Braumeister 'youtubes' and am wondering what the general thoughts are (and yes I have read the threads).
If the cash and space were not a limiting factor what would you go for and why?
Also what can a 3V system do that a braumeister cannot?
Any help appreciated
Cheers
BBB

 

[amiddler]

If I had the spare cash I would go for a 3V Beer Belly 40L Turnkey HERMS system. As you know I've only brewed with 3V and don't think I would change in a hurry. The good thing about me and 3V is I often do double brew days were I make 2x 20-30L batches of different beer. Being able to over lap brews, one mashing and one boiling, gets the brews out a bit faster. HERMS is the next upgrade but the beer tastes good enough for now. Maybe we will see what Julia gives me back at Tax Time.

Drew

 

[thelastspud]

I'm pretty well sold on braumeister the 50l one. Just waiting to move back to oz.

 

[mxd]

if I started again I think the braumeister would be ideal, what I like about my 3v at the moment is that I do 60 ltr batches, that way I can limit the amount of time I need to brew (I started BIAB and only went to 3v for double batches, then adding the herms allowed me to do triples in the 80 ltr kettle)

 

[Bada Bing Brewery]

Thanks guys. I should add I am not looking to do big brews as I dont share well with others <_< . If I did go down the Braumeister route it would probably be the 20L version, I do about a corney in a week or two. Keep the comments coming ...
Cheers
BBB

 

[Bada Bing Brewery]

Are there any 3V brewers who have gone to a Braumeister or the other way around? Interested in all opinions on this.
Cheers
BBB

 

[Crusty]

Are there any 3V brewers who have gone to a Braumeister or the other way around? Interested in all opinions on this.
Cheers
BBB

yambor44 sold his 3V Brustus 10 & purchased the 50l Braumeister. Send him a PM, he sounds pretty chuffed with his new toy.
I would love to get one simply for the auto step mashing & single vessel. The only thing I don't like is the 15A circuit requirement.
It's a bit hard when renting & getting one installed in a rented premises may prove to be a bit challenging, depending on the landlord of course.
I am almost finished my 3V Herms but am sick of trying to get things done with plumbers, gas fitters, electricians & welders. It really sucks not being able to do much myself. Buying a complete system is what I like best & if I had my time over again, I would definately get one.

 

[Bada Bing Brewery]

Thanks Crusty and yes I have seen yambor44's youtube stuff. I am really glad he also showed how the cleaning process went. I was a bit worried about that. I'm a bit handy but the turnkey stuff is appealing. The 20L is a 10 amp so no worries there.
Cheers
BBB

edit - I liked his brewing soundtrack ....

 

[Brew Matt]

Hi BBB

I am sure I read somewhere that Bluetongue Brewery are using one of these for their in house beer development. If this is true, then that is a good testiment to the equipment.

I am interested in learning more about the BM myself, so am interested to read about any findings you make.

Matt.

Hello all. I have done around 30 BIAB's now and am thinking of moving to something new. Don't get me wrong, I love the BIAB but as with most things I want to keep evolving. I've seen the Braumeister 'youtubes' and am wondering what the general thoughts are (and yes I have read the threads).
If the cash and space were not a limiting factor what would you go for and why?
Also what can a 3V system do that a braumeister cannot?
Any help appreciated
Cheers
BBB

 

[Bribie G]

Matt - I don't know if you ever get up to Brisbane (true capital of the NSW North Coast) but there's a big HB convention thingo going to happen here in November, and it looks like there could be a brew wars day happening with a BM, BIAB (moi), HERMS, threepot etc etc.
Bit far from Geraldton of course for the OP, but a good opportunity to see a BM in action.

 

[Brew Matt]

Matt - I don't know if you ever get up to Brisbane (true capital of the NSW North Coast) but there's a big HB convention thingo going to happen here in November, and it looks like there could be a brew wars day happening with a BM, BIAB (moi), HERMS, threepot etc etc.
Bit far from Geraldton of course for the OP, but a good opportunity to see a BM in action.

Thanks Bribie G,

Who is running the convention & where can further information be found. Now if there was a B3-2050 rig I would be interested in seeing that as well.

Matt.

 

[Bribie G]

Still a work in progress

 

[Florian]

As far as I understood it we will all be meeting at Bacchus for the actual brew day. The beers (at this stage it looks like a Klsch will be the go) will then be presented at the conference for comparison. I will be brewing on the Braumeister.

 

[Bribie G]

How much polenta am I allowed to put in?

 

[Florian]

Same amount as the rest of us.