Blichmann Breweasy Compact First Look
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2021
- The Blichmann Breweasy Compact is finally here in the brewhouse. I go over the configuration that I received and more details about the system.
Brew Commander video for more details on it.
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The website should be live this week. I'll post a link and give the price details on the system in the video. 👍🍻
Hey Short Circuited Brewers - Have you heard when the new BrewEasy Compact will be released (and any pricing details as well)? Thanks!
@@MrRazmeister not yet.. I hope they get it released soon.
So...what was the price?
Thank you in advance,
CC
Looks a cool piece of kit Brian! Gee they make nice looking stuff. Looking forward to the brewday!
Thanks!! 👍🍻
Looking forward to seeing the brew day video on that system. I have the 3 vessel boilmaker G2 20 gallon vessels. I'm looking at getting a all in one system to brew on. So much easier to clean. Cheers!
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Cool! Really interested in this system. It looks to have a bunch of differentiating features… certainly not another me too biab system. The Brewboss uses that central return as well, and I played around with a similar approach with my somewhat retired eBIAB system. Great video again!
Thanks!! 👍🍻
Thanks for the sneak peak! I can’t wait to see this on brew day. I’m very curious about the efficiency. The vertical recirculation tube has me excited.
Yeah it's very interesting!! 👍🍻
This new Blichmann system looks great!
I agree!! 👍🍻
As much as I would love to have a 15 gallon batch 3 vessel system, I'm restrained by not have enough room. I currently have a Anvil foundry and love it but its coming up on 2 years now and looking to expand to 10 gallon batches. I love the fact all these manufactures are creating these compact systems. Can't wait to see the cost and xmas is coming right around the corner. 8) Thanks for showing this off.
Welcome!! 👍🍻
Looks like an awesome set up!
So far so good! 👍🍻
Ooo I like that! Quality products from blichmann! Nice share! Cheers!
Thanks! 👍🍻
This reminds me of a number of ebiab systems out there (Brau Supply; Claw Hammer; Brew Boss), but with a number of Blichmann innovations and possible opportunities for those of us ebiab users to upgrade our systems. One challenge that I have had with a 10gal kettle is to get a 5.5gal batch with a higher grain bill (no sparge batches preferred). I have often thought that a 15gal kettle would be perfect.
I’m interested in learning the realistic maximums for grain bill to produce 5.5gal into the fermenter.
Thanks for your exciting video, Brian. Well done!
Thanks John!! I'll be brewing on it asap!! 👍🍻
I agree, Brian, that is an interesting way to mash by using a vertical pipe with holes dotted through it. I’d expect that this will improve efficiency over other BIAB type systems with the set it and forget it mantra, like Clawhammer. That makes me wonder if sparging is worth the time. 🍻🤓. Thanks for sharing this cool and shiny compact system’s first look.
Yeah I'm interested in. Seeing how it goes!!
Looks great! Awesome overview! Cheers!
Thanks man! 👍🍻
Great Video Brian, I like that "simple" system ... KISS, Keep It Short and Simple ;) Cheers
Thanks Christian!! 👍🍻
One of my favorite Blichmann's pieces of engineering is the Autosparge. I am curious to see how this new solution compares to the Autosparge
That’s a nice gift.
Brian, Excellent as always but I'm going to need to watch this a few more times. I know you like to keep your videos short but you went so fast I got winded and had to catch my breath, twice. 😀😂 I did like the nature background as I could hear the crickets in the background. (I grew up in the country and miss it.) I am very happy that they went for a crazy large grain basket as I get that as a concern for high abv brewers when they ask me questions about the Anvil.
Haha!! Short and sweet.. the brew day video will be longer.. 😁👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers I'm old and it takes my mind a moment to absorb everything so I suspect younger people probably kept up without issues. I really will be watching a few more times to ensure I fully understand everything. I probably take notice to this more than most as in a previous life I was a DJ (Radio and Nightclubs) and in broadcasting school we were trained to show a lot of energy but scolded for talking too fast. Happy to see this system has a unit designed to do 5 gallon batches as I thought it would be 10 gallon minimum and up. My feeling is most people only have 5 gallon kegs which for me is more practical for most home brewers. 🍻👍
Yeah it is nice to see.a smaller system! 👍🍻
Can’t wait to see the price. Looking at getting a system like this by the end of this year.
I'll be getting a video out ASAP! 👍🍻
If the probe is at the 4 g mark, then you have to brew 4G fermentor batch. Yes you can brew less but you’ll need a different temp probe which is suspended from the top to work with the commander You also have to order a custom built whrilpool arm to work on a smaller volume.
Looks sweet!
Yessir! 👍🍻
I like this system thinking about investing in one.
Yeah I'm anxious to brew on it for sure.
Looks good! Makes me want one…
Haha.. I can't wait to brew on it!
You had me excited when I saw the title of a compact system as I’m a small batch (1 gallon typically) brewer and thought someone may have come out with a new system that addresses the 1-2 gallon market. Nice looking setup regardless.
Have you seen the Anvil Foundry 6.5??
Or even my channel trailer?
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I looked at the Anvil when it was announced but it’s twice the capacity I’d like to have. I’ve seen your DIY e-kettle along with others but was hoping for a commercial system some day. Unfortunately I understand the 1 gallon market is relatively small so not likely to happen. If I’ve missed some options, I’d love to know about them. If I want to go to an ebrew system I may just need to increase my batch size
I forgot to say it’s an e-biab system I’d be targeting. In the mean time, my stovetop continues to suffice 😉
@@marka9083 gotcha! 👍🍻
Wow Great background
Ha! Thanks I love the fall.. 👍🍻
So much like the one barrel 3 vessel system that I used to brew on all mixed into one little system. 🍻
Cool was it homemade? Or a commercial brand?
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers it was a Blichmann 3 vessel one barrel and we did 25 batches in a year with it and for the most part it worked flawlessly.
Oh ok...yeah I like my 3 vessel Blichmann system. (20 gallon kettles)
Those valves look nice, can you disassemble them to clean? Thanks for the great video. Found you on H4L hoppy hour. Can't wait to see your first brew on this.
Yes the insert unscrews and there are no parts you can't access. They are really easy to clean probably more sanitary than butterfly valves. 👍🍻 Welcome Braj!!
Cool video thanks!
Welcome! 👍🍻
Overall the system looks great. I like it a lot. Looking forward to the brew day. Will this system come w any Ss hop filters?
I'm not aware of any currently you could use a hop spider with it though.
Really like the recirculation arm on this system. Wonder if they'll sell it separately for us system mod people.
Not sure yet we'll see! 👍🍻
Good looking system. Any word on whether the basket will be available separately for those of us who already have a boilcoil?
I haven't heard whether they're going to do that yet or not. It would be awesome if they did quite frankly cuz I know there's a lot of people out there that have that same size kettle. I know they're going to be making a 20 gallon kettle based system as well. I'd really like to get a basket for my 20 gallon kettle see how it works!! 👍🍻
If I remember correctly, the 10 gal BoilCoil has a minimum batch size of 3 gal. Thus, placing the thermometer at that in that volume range makes sense. This system might be nice with 7.5 gal kettle for small 2.5-3 gal batches. Outside of that, I think I rather spend a little more money for the regular BrewEasy.
Fair enough assessment. 👍🍻
I love my Anvil Foundry and Blichmann does make excellent quality products. Unfortunately what I see is a decked out Claw Hammer copy. I don't get the urge to buy it, maybe the brew day will show what makes this special.
Possibly.. we'll see.
The versatility is a plus.
Would an immersion chiller be an issue with the heating element? I have a jaded Scylla for my foundry and would like to continue using it if I buy this unit.
Looks nice! I immediately went to their website before watching the end and was very disappointed I couldn't see pricing or options right now.
Isn't dry grain in the basket a terrible way to measure how much it'll be able to hold during a brew day? Gotta account for the water somehow, and I think 20lb of grain with only a few gallons left over for water would lead to pretty awful efficiency 😂
I used a calculator to try to determine how much water I would need for a 5 gallon batch. I talked about it in the video..
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers sorry, I was so focused on the dry, uncrushed grains I blacked out for a sec.
Looking forward to seeing a brew day! This might finally be the replacement for my old DIY pot and RIMS setup
@@JoeCole1 lol no worries! 👍🍻
Wouldn't be a homebrew ANYTHING without a bee appearing out of nowhere. No from you, such willpower.
Haha you saw that.. I ain't scared if no bee ..lol 👍🍻
Looks like a sweet little system! You brew on it yet?
Not yet.. JUST got it Friday afternoon. Had to pull some long filming/editing hours to get the video out...you know what I'm talking about!! 😁👍🍻
I think it might work better than the spike solo basket, as it almost goes down to the bottom and is completely perforated. But still the conical design isn’t great for BIAB, it just creates a huge deadspace.
Yeah you have to clear the boil coil though. I understand what you're saying for sure. 👍🍻
I'll be curious about your efficiency with their approach to recirculation
Yeah me too!!
Do you think you could do a side by side brew with this and the regular two vessel breweasy (assuming you still have that)?
I'd be extremely interested in seeing the difference between efficiency, SRM, clarity, time, and anything else between the two.
I do have it .that would be an interesting test. I'll have to wait until the Brew Commander comes back in stock cuz I would need two of them to do it. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers now that I know you still have it... If you're ever looking to clear up shelf space, I'm more than willing to help you out 😂
Seriously, I would love that comparison. I'm tempted to get the compact, but I don't NEED to save the space so if there's any difference, that would be the determining factor for me!
@@JoeCole1 👍🍻
So will the Breweasy compact be a space saver ? Will it be Breweasy then Cleaneasy? Since you have brewed on both Breweasy and soon Breweasy Compact may be you can compare the two systems. I like the features you have shown and Blichmann Engineering does not disappoint
I have not brewed on the compact yet.. but it's coming soon. I'll definitely compare and contrast the 2. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers oh yeah I am Johnny on the spot and figured I was late to the party😀 keep up the great work 🍻
@@jerryramirez3646 haha no problem!! 👍🍻
Did the buyout Brew Boss?
I thought the COFI system was patented?
Brew Boss was/is the best!
RIP BrewBoss, hope Darren is doing alright.
Hello. I have a few questions for you: 1_How much sugar and how much yeast is needed to prepare 70% ethanol alcohol per liter of distilled water? 2- Can sugar beet molasses be used instead of sugar? And how to use sugar beet molasses? (That is, should sugar beet molasses be boiled with the same amount of distilled water?) Thank you very much. please guide me. I love you. 💗💙💚👍👍🌷🌷
You can't produce liquid with that much alcohol with yeast you need to distill a lower abv beer to get that alcohol percentage.
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thank you very much. Good luck.👍
If I get the incentive amount I think I'm going to get this year, I can see what I'll be 'wasting' my money on!!! :)
Haha not a bad option!! 👍🍻
Though it is hard to beat the Anvil Foundry price point and @ 240V.
@@lundysv definitely true!! 👍🍻
"A WILD SHORT CIRCUITED HAS APPEARED"
Haha.. wild and afraid!!
What is the minimum size batch that can be done in this system
3 gallons
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers have you tried a smaller batch on it. Their customer service said less than 4 gallons and the element would be exposed, but at the same time their spec sheet shows 3 gallon. I would love this if it has the flexibility to go between 3 and 5 gallons.
@@andybecker5040 3 gallons is probably the minimum size. I will be testing that shortly.
Hmm, I think they will struggle compete with the all in one systems like grainfather and brewzilla. There's nothing particularly "easy" about this unit compared to other systems and it has some real drawbacks. This seems too fiddly and complex for me
Great video. Now my wallet is gonna be lighter. :)
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