Anvil Foundry All Grain Brewing System 1st brew Beginners Guide
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Anvil Foundry All Grain Brewing System 1st brew day and beginners guide. No software needed grab your Anvil Manual and follow along. I cover water adjustments and a few other tips along the way.
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0:47 Water volumes.
1:11 Water adustment.
1:37 Delayed start.
2:33 Mashing in.
3:48 Mash recirculation.
5:08 Malt pipe flow.
8:55 Sparge.
11:17 Boil.
12:06 Chiller.
15:10 ULWD Performance.
15:18 Final thoughts.
16:40 BLOOPERS!!
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As I viewed this, this video has 54,092 views, with 14 thumbs down. It is discouraging to know that there are 14 individuals who could be so stupid. Brian is incredibly knowledgable and helpful, and his presentation is professional and highly skilled. Thank you Brian for sharing your insights
and knowledge with us. It is truly appreciated.
WOW! I honestly did not know it had that many views or thumbs down. I try to give the best concise information that I can. I focus on helping people and those thumbs down mean nothing at all to me. Comments like yours are what I pay attention to! Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your support!
Totally agree Brad. Been reviewing all in one systems for months now, and Brian's reviews by far are the most honest, concise, and well thought out. Ive subscribed and will continue to learn from Brian on my path to developing my skills for brewing. Too bad there isnt more thumbs up out of the 54k views, but on a positive note haters gonna hate. But only 14 negatives out of 54K views is like an ant compared to a mountain. You're doing a great job. Keep the great work!
Thanks!!
I was waiting for this one! Appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Thanks
Awesome Mark! Hope you enjoyed it!!! 👍🍻
thanks Brian, your videos are well informed and a cheer to watch, being an electrician and noob brewer I appreciate your attention to detail = excellent channel!
Thanks!! 👍🍻
Just got my Anvil system, perfect timing for this video!
Good to hear! Let me know how you like it! 👍🍻
First brew day on the Anvil Forge 10.5 with pump kit this weekend - NEIPA. Pressure fermenting in the Fermzilla All Rounder as well! Your videos have helped me make great economical choices on brewing gear. Cant wait!🍺👍🏻🤘🏻
Good to hear!! Thanks for the comments! 👍🍻
I really like this review and I believe this is the machine for me as I am ready to jump into all grain brewing.
Thanks!! I think they may. Be out of stock right now but more are on the way! 👍🍻
Do it Doug! Today was my first day using it. I wish I would have bought it months ago! However, waiting did allow me to get one with the controls on top! Haha, brew on my friend and cheers!
Man this electric brewing is so much more dialed in and easier than what we do...loved this video Brian. Now i have to figure out (how to afford) a way to make the switch one day! lol Geat video as always!
Lol save them pennies!! Cheers Todd! 👍🍻
thanks for the vid! helped me make my decision on whether to purchase this versus the others out there. I decided on this as the others with pump, the pump was internal, and i would like to utilize the pump for other uses as well. appears to be a good value in comparison to others out there. I'll find out more once i receive it.
Great to hear! 👍🍻
I enjoy brewing with my 10.5 Anvil with great results! This vid helps me think through each brew day and make sure I don't skip a step.
Awesome to hear!! Glad it helped! 👍🍻
How fine do you mill your grains for this system, anyone?
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Awesome review! My friend and I started brewing and filming for the past few months. Last week we did our first 5 gallon batch and my electric stove was struggling to keep temperature for the boil. I’ve been thinking to upgrading to the anvil. This will definitely help in my decision.
You'll love it! 👍🍻
This video helped a ton getting started. First run today. Sprung for the Anvil Foundry. Really like it one batch in. Lots of baked in simplicity and easier cleanup. I only had one issue. Brewing a NE-ish-style IPA with a 13/5 pound grain bill - including 2 pounds rice hull to lessen any stuck mash.
Kettle set for 159 with a 153 target when mashed in. Slowly stir in the grains .... No change in temp! Hangs at 159 all in. I had to paddle stir grains getting some of the bottom hot zones up to top. Slow temp changes this way. Added 1/2 gallon cold water to the mad stir. Took about 10-12 minutes aggressive stirrring to hit 153.
The few videos I have watched they portray it as much faster. And was my experience my old methods - 3 tier using converted kegs.
Note, that was 15 yrs ago - just getting back into it ;D
You have to realize that the temp on the screen is a reading from the bottom. UNDER the malt pipe. Sounds like you have good knowledge of brewing trust your instincts and mash in calculations. I image the middle of the mash was the correct temp.
Loved your video just starting up with ag so found this really interesting and helpful thanks and keep up the good work 😊👍
Great! Thanks for watching!! 👍🍻
Brewed today for the first time on the foundry unit. I loved it, have zero complaints. Also thank you for this video and many others like it. I watched this one several times to prepare for foundry Brew Day!
Awesome Brian!! Glad it helped! 👍🍻
Great review! Thanks for the info - just ordered one!
Awesome you'll love it!
Hey Brian the new place looks like it is really coming together. Cant wait for your next live brew day.
P.S. can you put out a video head to head video for all the complete brewing systems you have used recently?
Thanks Tim!! Hopefully I can soon spin the camera around for the other side of the. room... Lol kinda reminds me of the last. Place.. Haha
I just ordered an Anvil Foundry from my local brew supply. I cant wait. I think it's a bit much for what I need right now, but if I make something I really enjoy, I'd like to make enough to enjoy with my friends and family.
Nice! If you are on Facebook join the group over there. Lots of info and helpful people over there! 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers awesome, thanks and will do.
Awesome video! And thanks for answering all my inane questions on Reddit, too!
Haha any time!! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🍻
This system is genius. I'm very tempted to sell all of my all grain equipment and put an order in for one of these. It'll pay for itself in the amount of propane i won't be using.
Yeah that's a huge plus with electric. I used propane prior to going electric. It was a pain having to go fill the bottles all the time. Not to mention in the winter the garage was COLD!! You won't regret it!! 👍🍻
I brew propane but my dad just got an all in one system (vevor). Watching this so I can walk him through it, thank you for this
Welcome!
Funny, I brewed a haze craze Friday before last and left the sample valve open on the fermenter just like you did...I don’t feel as bad now!
Haha. It happens!! 👍🍻
Just got mine today and brewing tomorrow
Nice!! Good luck! 👍🍻
Excellent presentation! Thanks!
Thanks for watching! 🍻👍
I saw the notification and thought FINALLY! aaand it's not B80. I hope it's coming out soon. I'd love to see it in action. I have few concerns about its design and there's just not enough on the web about it. I'll have to get used to disappointment ;)
Patience.. Will be rewarded.. 😎
Know what, you sold me. I’m downsizing from 5-6 gallons to 2.5-3 and already have the 4g Anvil bucket fermenter and this looks like it will go a long way to clearing out my excess brewing equipment for not a ton of cash.
Enjoy!! 👍🍻
Great review, Brian! Love your Channel. Just completed my first all-grain brew day on the Anvil Foundry. Your honest and in-depth review convinced me that this was the system to purchase. It took awhile to get but it was well worth the wait! There is definitely going to be a learning curve coming from partial mashing to all-grain, but I’m glad I made the jump. The day went well and I hit my numbers, but the clean up!! How I wish I had a brewery like yours! Thankfully the weather has been unseasonably warm because I finally had to finish cleaning the Foundry outside on my deck. The malt pipe was the hardest to clean. Since this is basically a Brew in a Bag system, I just might use a brewing bag the next time I brew again. Any thoughts? Again, thanks for the excellent review! Cheers!🍻
Thanks John!! Glad to hear you had a good experience! A lot of people have been using a 400 micron bag for the malt pipe. You might give that a try. Let me know how it goes! 👍🍻
Cool. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate that.
No problem! 👍🍻
Great video! I am getting back into the hobby after 15 years and I'm not interested in using my old converted keg boiler on a cajun cooker and igloo system anymore. It looks very straight forward and simple. This could be my next purchase !
It is a really great simple system that makes great beer! 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers How necessary do you think the recirculation pump is? I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible.
@@williammicol872 I think it help with efficiency personally. But it is always something you can add to the system if you want to try without. 👍🍻
I am now in your situation. Did you buy this system and if so, do you like it?
Great video!
I just received my Anvil yesterday, due to COVID thought the pump is back ordered. Since i currently drain to pitcher and pour it back in and 5 minutes or so at each stage, I am not too worried about no pump.
Nice! Let me know how you like it. 👍🍻
Great product.
First brew in new 10.5 gal. Foundry today and found your video very helpful. I also took your advice on building a GFCI converter cable so I could run at 240V using a 30A unused dryer circuit. One thing I experienced was a very vigorous boil after mash out. I’d turned it up to full power for the boil and found that to be too much. (I had to kill the power just before it boiled over!) I backed down to 85% and that was a much better (still vigorous) boil. Have you experienced this? Another thing that would be helpful are some cleaning tips for the system. I have a deep utility sink but not quite big enough for the tall 10.5 system components.
Yeah I generally turn the power down once boil is reached boil. As far as cleaning goes I usually heat up water and PBW solution and use the pump to recirculate the solution. 👍🍻
Thank you for the video, I myself just picked up the Anvil 10.5 and want to use your approach as much as possible. If possible, can you put together a video to explain your use of the corney keg for pressurized fermentation?
Yeah it's actually n the list! 👍🍻
Since I received my Anvil Foundry 6.5 three weeks ago. I’ve done 2 batches, a straight IPA and a Pale Ale. But on both brew days I have noticed it’s taking a little longer than expected to chill the wort. Both times has taken almost 45 minutes to cool down to 72 degrees
What is your water temp?
Hmmm. I may want to get one of these, but I already have the Grainfather. Doesn’t make much sense having two 5 gallon all in one systems. However, I may talk Chad into getting one. Good video, BTW.
Thanks Larry!! It. Is a great system! 👍🍻
My wife is buying me one for Christmas. Been trying to do research on which one. Northern Brewer has this one 20% off this weekend. With the cooler and pump $300 sounds like a hell of a deal.
If you had to decide between this unit and the mash and boil, what would you choose. Price points are basically the same, and I suppose the anvil does have a slightly larger capacity but in my opinion if your are only doing a 5 gallon batch both still have plenty of extra room. So I guess it comes down temperature precious and quality of the build, which would you choose and why?
Great video! I'm curious about the time difference between using 120v electric vs direct flame propane two-tier systems.
120v is definitely slower than most propane flame systems. Maybe double the time to bring to a boil. The preheat function is great for mash in though set it the night before and it will be ready to go once you are ready to brew. 👍🍻
Great video. I've just purchased this system, and waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime I'm working on building a brew table, and want to set shelf/pedestal heights for good ergonomics. I have a few questions:
1. Do you have this sitting on a pedestal of some type, and if so, what is the height of it?
2. Anvil doesn't provide the total height with the basket in the drain position. Could you provide the total height of the kettle with the basket pulled up please?
- My best guess by gauging the manufacturer pictures is about 48"
I have it setting on a step stool from harbor freight. It is about 42" with the malt pipe up.
I’ve been watching your videos (awesome) while I went through the decision making process for an all-in-one electric system. I ended up getting an Anvil Foundry 10.5.
In this video, it sounds like you hit your numbers exactly for that kit… However, most of what I read about these systems (particularly the Anvil?) is about a drop in efficiency (e.g. down to 60%)? Maybe that is how the kit recipe was formulated, or maybe you could give me tips for getting that kind of efficiency as I prep to brew my first batch. In my cooler mash system, I hit ~75% efficiency on average without even worrying about anything…
I am not really worried about the efficiency loss, but just hoping for less time up front in process/recipe adjustments. No sweat if I don’t hit the numbers - that’s what extract is for (or just ferment it like it is)!
Stir the mash at 15 minute intervals, may need a little finer grind, make sure your pH is correct. All things that contribute to good efficiency in these systems.
waiting on mine and cant wait to get started! im actually moving from a buddy's 3 pot system to this but curious on a few things...
1- i plan on sparging all my beers, so are all sparges one gallon per the instruction manual or do you follow the recipe youre using?
2- do you boil the time per your recipe, to the amount youre looking for, etc? do people stick to the anvil directions, brew recipes or a combination?
thanks in advance!
I saw you exact question on the Facebook page. Lots of good advice from everyone there. It's situational based on how much grain etc. You can do a traditional mash and sparge. Just make sure you have enough water for the grain to be saturated. If you are recirculating, you have to be more careful to make sure the bottom doesn't become exposed and cause scorching due to not enough wort in the bottom. 👍🍻
Great video. I recently bought the same and had some issue when transferring my wort to my fermentation bucket. Just seemed like a lot of trub came through. Did you have the same experience? Should i just do a better job with my whirlpool or does it not matter? Thanks!
Would love to see the finished beer
Has long been drank..lol I need to do a grain to glass video I suppose on this system. 👍🍻
In the video you do a manual whirlpool on the flameout hop additions. Can the pump be used to circulate the wort for that job? I always envisioned being able to utilize a pump to get my hops and wort constantly mixing for that 30minutes of “hopstanding”
Thanks for your video. It really made my first brew day go really well. Quick question, you mentioned after adding the grain, let it sit for 10 minutes before starting the sacch. rest. Is this just to be sure the grain is saturated before starting, or is it a type of protein rest? Thanks again.
Just to make sure everything is saturated. Glad it helped! 👍🍻
Another outstanding video Brian,,, good job,,, it won't be long before you will have your own cable channel? Still waiting for the B80 review though?
I hope to brew on the B80 (again) this weekend... Long story.. I'll cover it in the second video.. Lol let's just say it performed fine... Me not so much.. Lol
I'm not quitting my day job yet... Food Network need a beer based show... Anyone listening?? Lol
Thanks for all the very educational videos. If I use a bag inside the pipe, can I (or should I) stir the entire grain bed?
Either one is fine. Even with a bag you can stir to help increase efficiency. 👍🍻
Awesome video thanks. Do you think you will compare this system to other similar systems in the future?
I have thought about it.. Not a ton of differences between the systems. But I can! Thanks for the request! 👍🍻
For shits and giggles you should transcribe one of these videos, and then have David Heath do a voice over in time with your video. It would be epic. Great exercise with this little gem Brian. Good to see you brewing again. Brewery looks good. Cheers.
Thanks man!! Lol that would be epic to replace the audio.. Hahaha.. 👍🍻
Also ps i don't have a problem with patron,,,,,, but I'm way to poor to help you guy's.... i have a house thats shot out,,, way to many things to pay for...... ps., and also great video.
Great video man. Would be even better with the details on strike water amd sparge water. What is your water to grain ratio?
I'm using the manuals one gallon sparge method so it varies. I do say I'm using those volumes in the video maybe you missed it. 👍🍻
If Big Van Vader and Kylie Gass had a baby.
But seriously thanks for the great video. Love your sound, lighting and set!
Thanks!
Wrasslin' and Tenacious D I'll take that.
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Great video. Was wondering what kind of crush did you use with this system? Efficiency? Thanks
Crush was credit card and efficiency was 72%
Brian - In this video it appears that you're fermenting and carbonating in the Blichmann Cornical Unitank, is that accurate? When I go to their website, it appears that they're pushing the Keg & Fermentation Tank Kit. If the beer can be fermented and carbonated in the Unitank, then there's no point in buying the fermentation tank, correct?
I've done 5 different brews with the Anvil at 120v. (all turned out great!) Just finished making my 240 gfci 30 amp cord (per your youtube video) so my next one will be using 240v. Is there a "table" to show what % of power I should be using at different steps using 240? I've always left it at 100% using 120.
It varies depending on your elevation. 50% during mash is the general consensus, and 90% during boil is a good place to start. If you think that's too vigorous of a boil you can drop it down. But I would leave it at 100% when coming up to a boil. 👍🍻
I will be using my Anvil Foundry for the first time later today. Your videos were a big part in helping me decide on which system to pick up. I'll be making a pretty straight forward IPA while drinking my last IPA. I do have a question though, did you sanitize the pump and hose before transfer to the fermenter? Just run Starsan through it?
I did not show it on the video but after the boil I ran a little hot (not boiling) wort through it to sanitize it. Should be fine doing that. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thanks for the quick reply! I'll let you know how it goes. I have only done extract up to now so this is a new thing for me entirely.
@@miggov66 sounds good let me know. Remember RDWHAHB 👍🍻
Were there any steps to cleaning it for the first time prior to being used that should be done? Or just some pbw?
PBW is good, and if so desired you can passivate the unit. Here is amy video on that as well. ua-cam.com/video/tV3tQkYKfbE/v-deo.html
Great video, will certainly help me when mine comes. Question, did you start pouring sparge water as soon as you raised the grains, or did you leave them to drip some first?
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! You can begin sparging immediately once the basket is raised. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thank you!
Brian - long time lurker, love the videos. I picked up one of these systems based on your reviews and am prepping to start brewing in my basement. I have one question for you. My basement floor is finished with vinyl planking and I want to protect it as much as possible from water/spills/etc. Do you have any products you've used that would be a great base underneath an electric brew system? Thanks!
What immediately comes to mind would be a mat for the cargo area of an SUV they generally are made to incorporate spill protection. This might be this ticket for you and they generally are large in size to allow for a little splash here or there. Thanks for lurking!! Lol 👍🍻
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Hello! In one of your videos you talked about hot side aeration and how it wasnt good for the beer. Isnt ciruclating wort like this an example of hot side aeration?
Which part of the videos are you referring to?
Hey thanks for the informative video. Long time BIAB brewer and actually have this ordered and on the way, after spending the whole summer deciding on which system I'd like to get. My question is regarding your transfer to your fermentation vessel. Aren't you worried about contamination of your wort by using the pump to transfer? If I am getting this right, the pump will roughly pasteurized from the recirculation of the mash, however boiling wort never goes through it (as this would cause damage to the pump). Did you find this to be suitable in preventing contamination?
You can run a little boiling temp wort through it to sanitize it then turn it off until ready to transfer.👍🍻
The malt pipe in the Foundry looks much better than the pipe in my Robobrew. The multiple parts and overflow tube in the center drives me nuts. Would you agree? Also, is it the same basic size as the Robo pipe? (If so, it could be a nice little Robo hack/upgrade.)
Yes it would fit diameter wise but I think it is a bit taller.
I thought the mash out step was to denature the enzymes to stop starch conversion? I've never heard that it was done to "loosen up" the sugars.
It does both. But the sugars are more soluble in solution at the higher temperature as well. I've always had good luck with doing it that way. 👍🍻
For the sake of water conservation and chill efficiency, I like to run the wort through the chiller while submerged in ice. You ran water through the chiller immersed in the wort - is that purely preference on your part or are there specific concerns/constraints about the Anvil's pump or chiller?
I just used it the way it was designed to be used. I've done it the other way as well. 👍🍻
I am looking at purchasing one of these, I like everything about the base unit, how do you feel about the pump kit option, it seems cheap to me.
It is "inexpensive" yes but it does a fine job. It is the same size and style.of pump the other all in one units have. That said there's no reason you can't use a more premium pump if you want. One thing I do like about the pump is the head is held on by wing nuts so it is easy to clean . 👍🍻
With regard to sparging, do you think adding the sparge water at a very slow rate vs. pretty much just quickly pouring it in is a better way to go and do you think the outcome will be any different with perforated disk on or off when adding the sparge water. Thanks much.
It's really going to depend on how well your grain bed is draining. If it's draining fast I would say pour slowly if it is draining about average where water will sit on top of the grain you can just pour it all on there. I do like pouring it over the disc because it disperses the liquid more evenly. But if you're able to have liquid standing on top of the grain you don't necessarily have to pour it over the disc. 👍🍻
So would you say someone is better with this all in one system or the tried and true Home Depot coolers?
Well it kinda depends on what you want to do. If you want to maintain temp and recirculate. Home Depot coolers will have a hard time without some extras. 👍🍻
A few questions. Do you feel this system is adequate for step mashing? Two, have you noticed a difference with your efficiency rate with this system? Third, can I use a hop spider with the unit? Lastly, has the company said anything about possibly selling the unit for larger batches to compete with systems like the Grainfather or BrewTools? Thanks for the video. Cheers!
You can step mash just like any other system you would just need to do it manually. Some users alhave reported up to 80%+ efficiency and some have reported 60ish% most. If the time you have to figure out the nuances of the system and it takes a few batches to get it dialed in. You can use a hop spider, not sure it's necessary. But you can. 👍🍻 I am pressing them to make a bigger one. If there is enough demand they will do it.. 👍
Hello Brian, thank you for all your great videos with the very helpful information.
One question: Does the lid of the Anvil 7.5 bucket fermenter fit the 10.5 gallon Foundry?
Thank you, -Wolfgang
No the fermenter is smaller but I think I know where you're going with this if you unscrew the handle on the lid on the kettle the hole is the same size as the hole in the fermenter lid.👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thank you very much for this super-fast and helpful reply!
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Great video! Do you know any distribuitor that can ship it to mexico? Thank you!
I do not know if any ship to Mexico.
You had some boil hops, did they clog your spigot at all or you whirlpooled to avoid that? Aside from the hops, was the wort pretty clear, i.e. little grain matter?
As you can see in the video the wort was very clear. I did not see hardly any bits of grain in the wort after pulling the malt pipe out. There were some little bits of grain but no husks or anything like that. Thanks for the question Tinyee! Cheers! 👍🍻
I'm new to mashing. What exactly does the pump/recirculating the wort to the top do? What would I need to do if I didn't have the pump?
It helps maintain the temperature, and it clarifies the wort..If you don't have a pump you can stir every so often, and vorlauf before draining the mash. 👍🍻
Hi Brian, just watched your video on a diy sparge arm. Would that approach be a good alternative to to the perforated disk application that came with my Anvil Foundry All in One System, considering channeling comments, in general, I have noted while researching sparge arms.? And if so, would the sparge arm be a good alternative during re-circulation as well? Thanks much.
Yes it works well. I've used that sparge arm with the Foundry with good results. 👍🍻
Hey Brian. Great review. Do you know if Anvil is planning on building a 20 gal system for 5 to 10 gal batches? I live in Canada and the brewzilla 65l isn't available here but the anvil 10.5 is. I have 220V in my garage so the anvil seems like the right choice for me
Not sure ATM. There is demand for it I know that. If there is enough I imagine they'll be looking at offering one.
Great video. One of the first things I noticed is that on the display screen, the info or "characters" don't seem to fit (ie: PWR and the actual Power Percentage). Ordinarily I might attribute something like this to sheer cheapness. But everything else seems well thought out so it makes me wonder if this is an overall design defect or something unique to this particular unit they sent you. Cheers!
I'm not sure I understand. You mean lining up?
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers In a way, exactly. But really, it seems the characters are too big for the display screen. After the 1:45 mark, when you put in 100% on the Power Percentage Button, the lower left portion of the letters "PWR" as well as the lower portion of the percentage number "100" are not visible.
Rat Bastard It might’ve been the camera angle myself personally when I look down at the unit I’m not laying on the floor looking straight on at the display from a standing position or even a kneeling position everything is visible
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers That makes sense! Looking forward to the tasting. Cheers!
Hey Brian I did a brown ale and got a stuck mash with this system I crushed my grain to
.035 what do you crush your grain to??? Also what’s your efficiency at
Anvil recommendation is to mill at 1.2mm or approximately. . 050 beyond that if you want to use rice hulls that will help. I got 70% mash efficiency on my first batch. 👍🍻
Is there an easy solution to hook up wort chiller to sink that with a pull down faucet
That depends on how the pull down sprayer attaches to the hose. If it can be unscrewed. You might find an adapter that would work. 👍🍻
A couple questions: First, I'm curious what clamp that is you're using to restrict flow on your silicone tube? Second, is there a reason behind not raking past the top third of the mash? Also, I was curious about your "best keg washer", but the link is the same at the hose. Thanks for the consistently well-produced and informative content, and cheers!
The clamp comes with the recirculation system for the Anvil. The reason not raking the lower portion is disturbing the bottom of the filter bed and reducing it's filtering capability. Sorry for the mix-up on the link. Here is the one I like. www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAYT8IG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_aHMFFbXF6GGWN
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Thanks for the info, and explanation! I'm looking at my first brew on the system within the week, and will have to dig through all the included "goodies", as I don't remember seeing it on unpack (though I may have been too excited to notice... That and maybe a couple brews 😂). Cheers, and thanks again. 🍻
No problem!! Happy hunting! 👍🍻
How accurate are the volume markings? are they more accurate with or without the grain basket?
Without is how they are intended. Mine are very close. I would however recommend anyone buying one weigh their water and confirm that the measurements are accurate just to be sure, as they can vary slightly from unit to unit due to the manufacturing process. Water is 8.34 lbs at room temperature. 👍🍻
How did you disinfect your pump and lines? Do you run it for 5 minutes why the wort is boiling? Could you not whirlpool with the pump while the chiller is doing its thing?
I didn't show it in the video. I should have mentioned it. The pump is not rated for boiling wort, So shortly after I turned off the element I ran a little bit of hot water through the pump and just let it sit there while chilling to sanitize it. 👍🍻
Is the included pump threaded on the suction and discharge? Great video & thanks.
No, the pump isn’t threaded. The silicone tubing fits pretty tightly and I don’t expect to have a problem.
Agreed
Do you have a Brewzilla too? Is like to see a head to head comparison. I can see advantages for both.
Yes I have a 35 and 65L brewzilla. Yes there are pluses and minuses on both sides.
What are the best cleaning methods for a system like this? Are they just standard cleanup procedures, or is it more involved because there is a pump, tubing, etc...?
Just a standard heat up brewery wash and recirculate through the system.
Sorry if this has already been asked but did you check the accuracy of the temp on the display vs a hand held thermometer? I have the Mash and Boil and its @ 5 degrees off.
Yes it is correct. The mash and boil is notorious for that differential. Anvil uses a much more accurate control system than the mash and boil as well. It does not have the temperature swings during mash either. 👍🍻
What are your thoughts on this system vs the RoboBrew. I've been a propane brewer for years AND this will be my first all grain system. Up to this point it's been all partial mash and extract brews. I don't really want to jump up to the grainfather, so I'm looking at these 2 systems instead.
There are some advantages that the Anvil has. The ability to power with 240v is a big one for me. 120v is pretty slow to hear up. Especially if you are coming from a sizable burner with propane. I do think the external pump is a plus as well. Easy to clean if it gets clogged as opposed to trying to blow the clog out of the RB. The latest model of the Foundry has controls at the tip of the unit which is nice on the back!! Both systems make great beer. If you are able to use 240 I would lean toward the Anvil system. 👍🍻
what was your total brew day from start to end (in fermenter?) I just got my anvil
About 5 hours.. I'm also filming so it can take me longer than that sometimes.. oh and that is on 240v BTW. 👍🍻
Great Video. Have you tried smaller 3.5 gallon batches or have any insight on small batches in the 10.5 gallon foundry?
I have not, they make a collar that blocks off the side holes for lower grain volumes. Many people using that have had success 👍🍻
According to Anvil, that cooler insert allows you to go down to a 4 gallon batch. This appeals to me but I’m considering the 6.5 Foundry for 2.5 - 3 G batches.
How do you rig up a pump whirlpool
Thanks u could just add some hose and a elbow to recirculate.
Not sure if this was covered in the comments but what stand was used to place the anvil unit on top of?
It is a step stool from harbour freight.. About $20 works great! 👍🍻
I noticed you have an exhaust hood could you use this system without one
Sure. It does create steam so just be aware of that.
i know this is your first brew on the system, but do you see any problems brewing smaller batches, 2.3-3 gal) on this system. Any chance you might do a video on the smaller 6.5 unit ?
One thing I will tell you is that the markings on this unit stop at 5 gallons so you would have to measure everything by pitcher. I think it can be done, but if you're concentrating on doing small batches, I would probably get this small unit. I actually have one of the small units and I will be doing a review on it as well. I want to try to use it without re circulating the mash and see how it goes.
Does anyone know what direction the dip tube should be at each step of the process? Anvil doesn't mention but I would suspect facing towards the sky during most of the process, with a rotation towards the floor (stopping at the trub line) when transferring to the fermenter?
There's really no set specified direction to have it. The only thing I would say is that you should rotate it to a horizontal position if you have a lot of trouble in the bottom of the kettle. Outside of that it really doesn't matter too much. The only other thing I would say is that if you pointed straight up and you wind up having a slow draining mash it may help a little bit to prevent scorching on the bottom because the liquid would be deeper. 👍🍻
Hi,I'm interested in starting to brew... I dont want to make IPA style, can I make dark beer in this equipment?
You can make any style there is on this system. You are only limited to your imagination! 👍🍻
About to brew on this and have a q. Instructions say not to pump boiling wort, so if using the pump to transfer to fermenter, do you sanitize with starsan or just run hot wort a few minutes at end of boil? Love the vids!
Thanks man!! Let it cool to about 180 f then pump some wort through to sanitize. 👍🍻
Short Circuited Brewers good deal thanks!
Hi, just wondering on the over all efficiency as I normally get 85% brewhouse on my 3 pot system, is this much less than yours ? thanks
70-80% is achievable with the system.
You put 2oz of pellet hops directly into the wort without a bag. Didn't that get pumped into the fermenter? Is there a way to keep that out with this system? Most people use a false bottom or bazooka screen in normal system I think.
Some of it may have gotten in the fermenter. I have never had an issue with that in all. My time brewing. If you are harvesting yeast it may be an issue. You could certainly use a hop spider or a hop sack if you are concerned about it. 👍🍻
I'm loving the Anvil system, and am about to make the purchase. My only question is in regards to longevity. What do you think about a system like this, with no replaceable heating element, vs taking the extra time and focus to put together a similar DIY system where I can replace those parts later down the road if I need to?
That is a con. All I can say is the service from John Blichmann and company are top notch. You never really can tell the longevity of components are. My DIY HERMS. I've had to replace 3 PIDS in 5 years.. so nothing lasts forever. For the price and convenience of say go for it. No way you can build a DIY for the price point.👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers That's a good point. I haven't tried pricing out all the parts I would need to do something comparable, so I'll try that out. If it's roughly the same (or more expensive!) then I'll stick with the Anvil.
It's not.. lol I've done it.. $500+ bare minimum unless you have a lot of the stuff already..
I really appreciate your videos! They've been very helpful. I've done the cheap basic home brew kits, looking to upgrade and get a bit more invested into my home brewing set up.. trying to decide between this Anvil Foundry system and the Spike Solo system, obviously a price tag difference.. any recommendations from your experience?
What size batches do you brew most commonly?
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers as of now they have been smaller batches because of my small setup, about 5 gallons. I wouldn't mind expanding my batch size capability if it was worth the investment long term.I'd be willing to spend the extra money if it would be worth it down the road.
@@jordansloat1110 the Spike system is certainly a viable option for that scenario. With the Anvil you are limited to 5 gallon batches. That said you could buy 2 Foundry's for half the price..lol the Spike system will last a long time. One of the benefits of it's design is that everything is replaceable from the controls to the valves, heating element, everything. From a longevity standpoint that is a good thing. The Anvil has some parts that are replaceable but not everything is..
I hope that helps.
Cheers! 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers Appreciate you taking the time. Thanks so much!
@@jordansloat1110 no problem happy to help! 👍🍻
Is this the first generation Anvil Foundry 6.5 gallon system?
Is it wired for both 120 & 240, and which you use is just a matter of plugging one or the other in?
It is the first gen 10.5 they are all 120/240 you have to flip a switch for the voltage change and either replace the plug for 240 or make my inline GFCI extension cord to use it safely on 240v 👍🍻
How's the basement coming along?
Good, I hope to get a video out on the progress on that soon. Been busy!! Lol
Great review! I bought this system a couple weeks back and plan on doing my first brew with it this weekend. Just had one question: when you mash in at 160° and the temp then drops, do you then set the machine to the desired mash temp for the 60 mins?
Never mind, rewatched your video and read the words you put at 4:33
@@joncrookVIDS haha ok.. I probably forgot to say it and added the text to clarify. Thanks for the. Comments!! 👍🍻
Short Circuited Brewers so I just tried brewing a NEIPA with this system and when I was mashing out / starting the boil a lot of grain fell through the mashing basket? Did you have this issue ? Any suggestions on how I can fix that. Ended up dumping the batch down the drain after the boil. 🤕
@@joncrookVIDS no I have not a that much grain in the beer. Quite a few people have been using a bag in the basket. The Facebook group has quite a few people using a bag with success. 👍🍻
Short Circuited Brewers awesome info. Thank you !
After the boil, can you whirlpool? Is it worth it?
I guess that would depend on what you're trying to achieve. If you're just doing a hop stand you don't really have to whirlpool.
Hey. Thanks for the great video. Question for after the chill and before transferring to the fermentor. Did you do anything to sanitize the pump or tubing that wasn't shown? Is this necessary? How about cleaning the pump after the brew day? IS that pretty straight forward? Any tips?
I should have shown it in my video but what I do is at the end of the boil briefly run a little bit of boiling water through the pump and just let it sit there until the chilling is done and the pump will be sanitized. 👍🍻
@@ShortCircuitedBrewers great tip thank you!
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