![]() I tried to boil a 3 gallon batch and getting more than 4 or 5 gallons of water to boil is almost impossible. I was given a couple 1800w, 120V induction cooktops from Aldi and they are not very accurate and temp is set at 20 degree intervals. You also need to make sure your kettle is induction capable. If you try induction, this would eliminate the controller, but you would need a good thermometer for mashing. You could build an inexpensive simple 240v controller with an Inkbird, MyPIN or Auber PID for probably under $150, if you took the time to really source out the parts and can solder. If you are adventurous and knowledgeable, you could convert your 15 gallon boil kettle to electric with a 5500 watt element. One of the all in one BIAB systems (like the foundry) would be a great thing. If you went BIAB you could really downsize the amount of equipment and lugging. I'm also still trying to perfect the whirlpool (I use this ) but so far it's been "good enough" for great beer. I think less aggressive stirring / clump breaking is helping, vs cooler batch sparging where I can stir the crap out of it. I'm aiming for about 3/4 - 1 gal / minute recirculation rate. I've considered using a BIAB mesh but held off so far since it will be another thing to clean. I don't think it would matter at all if you were just doing a single infusion, but for recirculating I want to limit grain husks coming through the basket or restricting the flow. I haven't had to change recipes really, other than figuring out what the kettle losses and boil off would be for a 5 gallon batch.Īs mentioned above, getting the crush right has taken a little bit of experimentation. I didn't buy the pump since I already had a few, but I do recirculate. The controls are easy to use (sure, you have to bend over to use the control panel) and the delay timer and temperature set point that turns the heat on and off work very well. Being able to set the power in 1% increments (probably a duty cycle controller) is great, especially given the low but precise power needed for boiling with the steam slayer. However, it provides excellent control for what I want to do. The short answer is yes, I'd recommend it, with the caveat that it isn't a fully automated system. I was sold on the Anvil product over the competitors due to price point, temperature control range, size of the unit which fit my brewing habits (I do 10 liter batches), double walled construction, dual power input capability, and the Blichmann/Anvil customer service which is excellent. Quote from: oginme on February 01, 2020, 05:35:22 pm I have the 6.5 gallon version of the Anvil Foundry. This is traded off with a lengthier cleaning process at the end of the brew session, so my net time is the same. Having the unit full with water and automatically start heating after setting the delay, means I start mashing in sooner in the mornings when I brew. high output burner) and this pretty much now mimics that process without all the mess of moving the kettle and wrapping it with insulation for the mash steps. I had previously been doing BIAB on my gas stove (v. ![]() Since then I have been cruising along and getting very consistent results. I took another 4 brews to play around with my crush to get satisfactory results. It took three brews to get the process down and figured out to my liking. My process is now well established with the unit after 19 brews. If you prefer having Bluetooth controls or the ability to set in an automated mash schedule then there are other, more pricey options (Grainfather). I would recommend the Anvil Foundry if it fits your requirements. I have not done any mods on it yet, and this would most likely be the only one that I consider. Right now, if I were to change anything it would be the head on the recirculation pump to allow for an exit valve to control flow rate rather than the hose clamp. ![]() If the face were pitched to face upward just a bit, it would make adjustment and operation a lot easier. The one thing I don't like is the location and ease of access to the control panel. I have the 6.5 gallon version of the Anvil Foundry.
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