Grainfather

steambrew · Post by **steambrew** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:16 pm

As a retirement present I have been offered a new grainfather all in one brew set up, is this set up good value or should one stay away I have limited room so this could be ideal if any good any information will be appreciated

Pinto · Post by **Pinto** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:39 pm

Most of the reviews I've seen are favourable - although there have been a few teething problems from what I've read.

Very nice retirement present tho

beerlover1983 · Post by **beerlover1983** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:38 pm

I would be happy with that as a present

oz11 · Post by **oz11** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:15 pm

Well, if they aren't going to stretch to a BM... but, yeah, go for it

Buckie Brewer · Post by **Buckie Brewer** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:07 am

Discussed further here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70444

steambrew · Post by **steambrew** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:35 pm

Many thanks for all information I think there is food for though, But it looks a good product I feel it would fit into my brew shed perfect

dave1795 · Post by **dave1795** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:08 am

You could go for one of these. Solid stainless steel brew kettle,mash pipe and fittings, nice open-ardbir controller for semi-automated brewing. Single vessel, small footprint.

http://mashtown.co.uk/wordpress/?produc ... ing-system

Works fine, like a Braumeister but 1/3rd of the price. Small manufacturer, they'll make one to order.

Fil · Post by **Fil** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:38 pm

who's behind that i wonder?? whats the controller? is it a matho clone? certainly interesting..

Wezzel · Post by **Wezzel** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:56 pm

Looks like a blatant ripoff of a Braumeister. I wonder if any patents are being infringed?

chris.laws.54943 · Post by **chris.laws.54943** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:35 pm

Patents aren't really our problem. (Unless you work for one of these companies) but as a hobbyist brewer, the all in one mash/boiler is an excellent choice for a small set up. Those boys have lawyers. They'll work it out.

LeeH · Post by **LeeH** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:28 am

If you think that's trick, you need to google the Pico Brew machine.

http://youtu.be/6Ss017hE3uY

Post by **Andy** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:23 am

LeeH wrote:If you think that's trick, you need to google the Pico Brew machine.

http://youtu.be/6Ss017hE3uY

That's $1999 though isn't it ? And that's a "sale price". Plus shipping to UK (if they do have a UK model).

LeeH · Post by **LeeH** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:06 am

I'm not saying it's cheap, but you have to admire the technology.

I have no idea of the costs, I just came across it on a Brewing Network podcast.

Fil · Post by **Fil** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:55 pm

LeeH wrote:I'm not saying it's cheap, but you have to admire the technology.

I have no idea of the costs, I just came across it on a Brewing Network podcast.

no its complete pants no boil, and u need an iphone to run it..

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