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Build It Yourself
Homebrewers are DIYers at heart. If you make your own beer, it makes sense you may want to make your own brewing equipment too. From simple tweaks, and purpose-built gear, to all-out systems, get inspired to BYO (Build Your Own).
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Frankenfridge
A homebrewer looked to build a fermentation system with the same capabilities he benefits from as a pro brewer including temperature control
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Project
Retractable CO2 Lines
Tired of hauling kegs to your CO2 tank? A homebrewer shares his solution of housing a CO2 tank above his homebrewery and installing retracta
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Article
Long-Draw Draft System
They’re an expensive proposition, but long-draw draft systems certainly have an appeal. Draft expert Bill Jablonski provides a tutorial on
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Sanke Hood Vent
Brewing indoors has long been the goal for many, but when brewing larger batches a proper ventilation system is key. One homebrewer decided
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Build a Better Grain Mill
Starting with an old steel frame and a plan, Greg Paterson spent a few years designing and building his dream mill that is operated via a co
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Mr. Wizard
Homebrewer’s Uses for a Spare Fridge
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Building a Cold Room
A cold room is the ultimate temperature-controlled homebrew storage space. When a new garage was being constructed with the intention of hav
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CO2 Cylinder Stand
A good CO2 regulator is expensive and also one of the most vulnerable pieces of equipment if not properly safeguarded. Check out this simple
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EZ Scrub Cleaner
If getting your electric heating element clean is a vexing task, you definitely need to check out this EZ Scrub solution.
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Brew System Chiller: A time-saving upgrade
A homebrewer decided to step up to a plate chiller for his all-in-one brew system to reduce both the chilling time and his water consumption
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Wine Barrel Table: Give an old barrel a new life
If 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
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Inside a State-of-the-Art Homebrewery