Topic: Build It Yourself
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 retractable CO2 lines that can reach anywhere he needs gas.
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 what it takes to install one in your place.
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 to go all-in crafting a hood vent from Sanke kegs that he cut in half and riveted together.
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 control panel powering a high torque, slow speed worm drive motor.
Homebrewer’s Uses for a Spare Fridge
Glad 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
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 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
A 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
If 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
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.
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 barrel.
Inside a State-of-the-Art Homebrewery
My 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
Inline Refractometer: Getting real-time density readings
How 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.
