Projects
Wine Barrel Table: Give an old barrel a new life
MEMBERS ONLYIf you ever come across a discarded barrel . . . here is a great use for it. Get step by step instructions to build a table from a used wine barrel.
Keg Level Sensor: A new way to measure beer volume
MEMBERS ONLYWhile there are several ways a homebrewer can measure the level of beer left in a Corny keg, most of them have shortcomings. Here is an inventive new way to digitally keep track of keg levels with minimal fear of sensor failure.
Inline Refractometer: Getting real-time density readings
FREEHow nice would it be if you could monitor your wort’s gravity in real time without constantly needing to pull samples? While this build is still a work in progress, its innovative
design is still impressive enough.
Power Your Propane Burner: Run your flames on a simple switch
MEMBERS ONLYCreating a safe and consistent flame that you can switch on and off with a toggle switch can be achieved with some modifications to your burner. Learn how one brewer made it happen.
DIY Draft Trunk Lines: When you want to run long draft lines
MEMBERS ONLYWhen your keg storage unit (kegerator) and home bar aren’t going to be located in the same area of your house it’s time to run trunk lines. Here is how to build them yourself with the help of a glycol chiller.
The Moonlighter Challenge: Dangling a beer carrot
FREEIf you’re looking for big laughs in a group atmosphere while maintaining a safe distance, you need to check out the Moonlighter Challenge build.
Heat Shield: Retain that wasted energy
MEMBERS ONLYAn engineer sat down to create the ideal heat shield to make best use of his newly designed kettle burner stand, maximizing the heat from his propane burner.
Keg Polisher: Give your kegs a shine
MEMBERS ONLYHave you ever tried to clean up the exterior of your kegs and given up due to the effort required? One crafty homebrewer came up with his own Corny keg polisher utilizing a modified wood lathe that gives those old dingy kegs a new shine.
The Modular Worterator: Post-boil brew day needs in one unit
MEMBERS ONLYLast issue we brought you the all-in-one homebrewery cleaning system. In this issue we have for you the all-in-one post-boil system — whirlpool, filter, chill, and aerate your wort with the Worterator.
The WashAll System: Not your everyday keg washer
MEMBERS ONLYCleaning has always been one of the least favorite aspects of the homebrewer’s hobby. One reader decided to take matters into his own hands and create a cleaning system to make this chore a breeze. Say hello to the WashAll system.
Mobile Beer Lab: Staying organized and portable
MEMBERS ONLYKeeping your testing equipment safe and organized can be a challenge. Here’s a DIY build for a mobile beer lab that will keep your lab tools ready whenever and wherever they’re needed.
The Barrel Cradle: Keep your barrels from rolling
MEMBERS ONLYOak barrels can be hugely rewarding . . . but they can come with a cost. Make sure you’re keeping your barrels stable and your back safe with this mobile barrel cradle and hoist system.