1st AG brew

[Oldspeckledgit]

Well I finally did it. Shiny setup finished last weekend - today was the big day.
One or two problems along the way, but I feel I've learnt a lot today. I think next time should be better.
I did a Sam Smiths Old Brewery Bitter from GW's book.
Here are some pics ( if I've loaded them properly ).
Sorry there aren't more, but I was so busy trying to get it right, I forgot!

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[tazuk]

wow nice and shiny well nice no stopping you now :thumb:

 

[PD]

lovely set up... :thumb: where did you get metal framing for bench

 

[Oldspeckledgit]

Had some dexion racking left from when I had my old printing business.
Now I'm retired I've put it to a much better use!

 

[Rich747]

Very nice indeed!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[tazuk]

lets some close up pics of rotating sparge arm mmmm plz

 

[Oldspeckledgit]

The rotating sparge arm worked a dream.
Unfortunately, I was concentrating so much I forgot to take any pics until it finished - sorry!
Next time...

 

[dennisking]

:clap: Well done great pictures, great set up. Good to see another local lad brewing as well. :thumb:

 

[jonnymorris]

Wow. That makes my set up look distinctly amateurish.

Congrats on #1.

 

[caerleon]

Nice setup...is it in the garage?

 

[Steamedbeech]

Nice one OSG, very smart and shiney....I'm gonna have to get the barkeepers friend out before my brewday tomorrow now
I like the apron on the MT , I'm guessing it gives a bit more space for pipework , did it need any additional support ?
Good work Dan :thumb:

 

[Baldbrewer]

Lovely job!
Did you pump from mash tun to copper?
What sizes are the shinies ?
:thumb:

 

[Oldspeckledgit]

Thanks for all the nice comments.
To answer some questions -
Yes, Caerleon it's in the garage ( used to be my office/workshop, so well insulated and a dedicated electric circuit ).
Had to plumb in the water supply though.
As for the MT Dan, yes it is supported. I took lots of pics of the build. I might post up a "how to " if anyone is interested. I'll sort through the pics.
Baldbrewer - Pots are 70/50/70 from our favourite germans. Used a solar pump to pump from MT to boiler.

 

[Baldbrewer]

That's it then I better write to Santa Claus and tell him what a good boy I've been this year! :grin: