Topic: Build It Yourself
Long-Draw Draft System
FREEThey’re an expensive proposition, but long-draw draft systems certainly have an appeal. Draft expert Bill Jablonski provides a tutorial on what it takes to install one in your place.
Sanke Hood Vent
FREEBrewing indoors has long been the goal for many, but when brewing larger batches a proper ventilation system is key. One homebrewer decided to go all-in crafting a hood vent from Sanke kegs that he cut in half and riveted together.
Build a Better Grain Mill
Digital and Plus Members OnlyStarting 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 control panel powering a high torque, slow speed worm drive motor.
Homebrewer’s Uses for a Spare Fridge
Digital and Plus Members OnlyGlad to see you following one of the most important homebrewing rules of thumb; accept anything for free that can be used to further your pursuit of great beer! For what it’s worth, here are a few questions to consider when these great opportunities arise. If it doesn’t work, how much to repair? How much
Building a Cold Room
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA cold room is the ultimate temperature-
controlled homebrew storage space. When a new garage was being constructed with the intention of having one side dedicated to his homebrewing hobby, Greg Paterson finished it off with a cold room that many pros would be jealous of. Take a look inside this immensely cool build.
CO2 Cylinder Stand
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA good CO2 regulator is expensive and also one of the most vulnerable pieces of equipment if not properly safeguarded. Check out this simple build to protect yours.
EZ Scrub Cleaner
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIf getting your electric heating element clean is a vexing task, you definitely need to check out this EZ Scrub solution.
Brew System Chiller: A time-saving upgrade
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA 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.
Wine Barrel Table: Give an old barrel a new life
Digital and Plus 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.
Inside a State-of-the-Art Homebrewery
Digital and Plus Members OnlyMy journey into homebrewing started like the majority of us; walking into my local homebrew supply shop and declaring, “I want to brew! What do I do?” I started small with extract brews, but quickly started to dream of brewing all-grain batches and building my own equipment to do so. I’m an engineer by trade,
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.
Sanke Fermenter DIY
FREEI jumped into this hobby brewing 10-gallon (38-L) batches. This was mostly out of necessity as a friend and I went in on it together and we didn’t see the point of